Sussexes Embroiled in Dispute as Meghan Urges Harry to Mimic Charles’s German Speech, Resulting in Public Ridicule

Prince Harry, 38, addressed the Invictus Games event in Berlin via video, attempting to speak German.

However, his speech has been criticized as awkward by an expert in body language.

This appearance marked Harry's first since announcing his plans to attend King Charles's coronation last week.

During the event, Prince Harry made an effort to say a few phrases in German.

Unfortunately, his attempts did not receive high praise from the German audience.

Comparatively, King Charles's proficiency in the language has been widely admired, with his fluency and exceptional expression.

In contrast, Harry's language skills are limited, considering his academic performance and struggles during his A levels.

This is not the first time a member of the royal family has spoken German publicly.

King Charles himself attended a banquet in Germany last month, addressing the guests in their native language.

Prince Philip, too, was fluent in German, having attended school in Germany.

Furthermore, Queen Elizabeth was known for her fluency in French.

Sources suggest that it was Meghan who proposed the idea of Harry speaking German at the event.

Previously, Meghan had prepared Harry's speeches, including his UN address, and co-authored his memoir, “Spare.”

However, this particular decision to have Harry speak German may have been a misstep, possibly intended to create controversy surrounding King Charles's earlier German speech.

Judy James, a body language expert and voice analyst, provided insights into how Harry handled this potentially daunting moment.

She noted that while world leaders are often expected to be bilingual or even multilingual, the royals seem to maintain the charming tradition of speaking to people in their own language, as if performing a minor miracle or something amusing.

Despite Harry's top-notch education and international lifestyle, his delivery of a mere six German words was timid and awkward, according to James.

In contrast, King Charles, during his personal visit to Germany, demonstrated greater bravery in attempting the language.

However, even he lacked eye contact, vocal intonation, and mouth shape changes that could have made his speech sound more accurate.

James observed that Harry's body language revealed his discomfort while speaking a foreign language.

Such gestures, like the movement of his shoulders, are rarely seen when foreigners speak in someone else's language.

On the other hand, King Charles shows a growing affinity for the language as he becomes more confident.

He even manages to deliver a joke, displaying higher levels of self-assurance compared to his younger son.

In conclusion, Prince Harry's attempt to speak German at the Invictus Games event in Berlin has drawn criticism from experts.

While his father, King Charles, has been commended for his fluency and confidence in the language, Harry's limited language skills were evident during his short speech.

It remains to be seen whether this incident will have any impact on his future public engagements and speeches.