Meghan Markle Shows Unstoppable Force of Nature During First Joint Engagement With Kate Middleton

Meghan Markle and Kate Middleton have made their first joint engagement together, but the body language between the two Duchesses reveals fascinating insights into their relationship.

According to body language analysts, Meghan came across as an unstoppable force of nature determined to get her point across, even if it meant talking over her future sister-in-law at times during a Royal Foundation Q&A in the City of London.

Judy James, a best-selling author, and communications coach Robin Kermode spoke to one online female to reveal what Kate and Meghan's body language reveals about their relationship.

Judy noted that the Duchess appeared anxious on behalf of the new kid on the block as she makes her first tentative steps into royal life.

The dynamics between Meghan and Kate threw up some fascinating body language that could even suggest or hint at some future-friendly clashes between two strong women.

Their chairs had been placed close on stage, and there was some superficial mirroring, but they rarely met eye contact.

Meghan in particular seemed all about getting her passionate messages across.

Kate's body language style looks calm but firm, and she sat back in her chair, possibly the baby bump modified her posture, while Meghan sat upright and slightly forward.

Kate's hands tended to remain folded in her lap with just some increased anxiety finger fiddling signals when both her husband and Meghan spoke.

Meghan's style of communication is emotional and forceful.

Putting her passion for the causes across she looks like a force of nature that might take some stopping.

When the subject of disagreements between them came up, there were some interesting tells in terms of body language.

Both women used their hair as a cut off, hiding their faces, and therefore their true emotions.

William sank in his seat saying oh yes, and Meghan grabbed Harry's arm in what looked like a gesture of restraint and support.

Meghan's trait of sitting upright in her chair suggests dynamic energy and desire to speak and participate, notes Judy.

Her elbow on the chair is a partial pit bear gesture that suggests confidence and even leadership.

Kate's pose shows her royal experience.

She sits back in her chair in a less active and more relaxed style.

Given the baby bump will play a part, she has learned that as a royal, your voice gets heard, and there is no need to actively court attention.

Kate's smile is her signature perfect royal smile, but Meghan's is more actively fun and even flirty as she looks towards her prince.

The hand clasps are also different, Meghan used a meshed finger clasp and here she holds her hands in a clapping clasp.

She uses strongly emphatic hand gestures as she speaks, and this clasping is still full of energy.

Kate's hand clasp is slightly more regal, but notably there was quite a bit of finger fiddling too, suggesting some anxiety.

Harry's humour seems to affect both women in a similar way, with both hands being raised in a partial cut off gesture to hide their giggles.

Harry is known as the joker of the royal family, and his winning sense of humour is believed to be one of the things that first attracted his former actress fiancé to him.

Meghan's more serious listening face when Kate was talking signalled respect for her message, notes Judy, adding, although there was little mirroring here, suggesting two women with quite different approaches and communication styles.

William, Kate, Harry, and Meghan appeared on stage together this morning to discuss why the Royal Foundation was set up, the projects they are currently working on, and their ambitions for the future, as well as meeting with other forum attendees.

In conclusion, the body language between Meghan and Kate during their first joint engagement suggests that they have different communication styles and approaches.

While Meghan came across as an unstoppable force of nature determined to get her point across, Kate's body language style looks calm but firm.

Both women used their hair as a cut off, hiding their faces and emotions, when the subject of disagreements between them came up.

Despite their differences, both women appeared genuinely relaxed in each other's company, with good eye contact and a perfectly mirrored raise of their eyebrows.