In a recent interview for GQ's 'One More Question', Prince Harry once again opened up about deeply personal topics. The Duke of Sussex discussed grieving the loss of his mother, Princess Diana, his decision to return to the United Kingdom with Meghan and their children, and his hopes of reconciling with his brother and father.
However, the timing of the interview's publication also sparked criticism, as it coincided with the Royal Family welcoming the Sultan of Oman to Windsor Castle for a state visit.
Harry's choice of words also attracted attention, particularly his suggestion that "some people" were not interested in reconciliation.
Prince Harry's Body Language Raises Questions During Interview
Beyond his comments, Harry's body language has now become a topic of discussion, with one expert suggesting that the prince appeared particularly tense when addressing the media. "The press still stresses him out," body language expert Sean Johns said, according to Showbiz Cheat Sheet.
The report noted that when Harry was questioned about the reasons behind his departure from royal life and the conversation turned to the press, he crossed one leg over the other and remained in that position. His hands also stayed resting in his lap rather than moving as he spoke, a noticeable change from his earlier gestures.
Johns interpreted these subtle shifts in posture as possible signs of tension, particularly when Harry discussed his complicated relationship with the media.
Prince Harry's Grief Over Diana Reflected in Subtle Gestures
The expert also pointed to subtle changes in Harry's body language when the conversation turned to the loss of his mother, Princess Diana. “His gestures drop when he’s stressed, and the press stresses him. Grief is the same. When he talks about always saying ‘I’m fine,’ there’s a huge lip compression. Pressing the lips together is how we hold things in,” Johns explained.
According to the expert, these small gestures could suggest that Harry was holding back his emotions while discussing particularly painful memories.
Prince Harry's Body Language Shifts When Discussing William and Charles
Another revealing moment reportedly came when Harry was asked about his relationship with his brother, Prince William, and his father, King Charles, particularly the possibility of reconciliation.
According to Johns, the Duke of Sussex appeared to shift uncomfortably in his seat as the sensitive subject approached. However, his reaction changed when he was directly asked whether he hoped to repair those relationships.
“Just before the tough question about his brother and his father, he shifts in his seat, waiting for it. But when he’s asked whether he wants it to work out, it’s “Of course I do”. A very quick, direct answer, and his body language was congruent: hands up, palms open,” Johns observed.
The expert interpreted Harry's quick response and open-handed gestures as signs of sincerity, suggesting that his desire for reconciliation may be genuine.
Prince Harry Turns the Tables on the Interviewer
During the interview, Prince Harry also surprised the interviewer by turning a question back on them, asking whether everyone in their own family always got along.
According to body language expert Sean Johns, Harry wasn't trying to avoid the question but rather attempting to establish a connection. “It wasn’t a deflection. He was looking for common ground,” the expert explained.
Another subtle gesture caught Johns' attention when the conversation turned to King Charles's health. “When the interviewer asked whether his father’s illness was triggering for him, his hand went to his neck. Touching the neck is a self-soothing gesture, the kind we make when something presses on a sore point.”
Johns interpreted the movement as a possible sign that the subject was emotionally sensitive for Harry, offering another glimpse into how the Duke of Sussex appeared to react during the deeply personal conversation.
