Prince HarryandMeghan Markleare feeling the love in Sussex!
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex took on aseries of engagements in the historic county on Wednesdayhand-in-hand. The royal couple, who tied the knot in May, clasped hands as they did their royal walkabout and greeted locals.
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Meghan wasn’t the only one who couldn’t stop holding Harry’s hand! Earlier in the day, a local teacher, Charlotte Sleep, shook hands with the prince and jokingly said: “I am not letting go of your hand!” Harry replied with a smile, “Please do!”
As soon asPrince HarryandMeghan Marklewent public with their romance last year, it was clear that they were not afraid to show PDA. And those displays of affection have continued since Meghan became an official royal two months ago.
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“They are not afraid to hold hands. They don’t mind showing their emotions,” veteran royal photographer, Mark Stewart, previously told PEOPLE.
Those moments of intimacy have been on display at almost every event they’ve attended together (aside from their appearance alongside the Queen!).
“Meghan is used to being touchy-feely, and Harry is the same,” former palace spokesman, Dickie Arbiter, told PEOPLE. “Harry has always been tactile.”
“WhilePrince Harryand Meghan holding hands is atypical for royal engagements, it is a seemingly welcomed gesture to show unity and celebration of their engagement period,” royal etiquette expertMyka Meier, founder and director ofBeaumont Etiquette, told PEOPLE. “There is no protocol that says they can not show affection on official engagements, and this gesture makes them relatable and lovable to the public.
“Meghan andPrince Harryholding hands at a royal engagement is a refreshingly modern approach to their new role both as a couple and as representatives of the royal family.”
source: people.com
