After an exhaustive 18-hour flight from Nigeria, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were observed arriving in Los Angeles amidst controversy surrounding the operational status of their charities in California.
The couple, who departed from Abuja yesterday following a 3-day visit, were seen being chauffeured away in a car at Los Angeles International Airport's private Suites facility. Describing their semi-raw tour as fantastic, the Sussexes expressed their anticipation for future memorable trips. Meghan even referred to Nigeria as her country after a DNA test suggested her Nigerian heritage.
Despite landing back in the United States shortly before Californian authorities confirmed the resolution of a delinquency issue involving their charity, the Archu Foundation, there was prior confusion over an unprocessed check. The California Department of Justice had flagged the charity, which saw a decrease of around $9 million in donations in 2022 compared to the previous year, as not in good standing due to an alleged failure to pay a $200 renewal fee. Harry and Meghan were flanked by not one but two bodyguards before leaping into their awaiting chariot. Meghan wore her iconic Diana-inspired ensemble yet again, while the palpable absence of any physical connection between the couple was simply breathtaking.
Understandably, after a grueling 18-hour journey, they were eager to rush off for a refreshing shower and cozy up in their favorite pair of pajamas. Meghan strode purposefully ahead of poor Harry, her eyes glued to her phone as she promptly hopped into the SUV without a second thought. Such a clear display of power dynamics—she's the queen bee, and he's just tagging along for the ride.
How utterly refreshing to witness this stark departure from Meghan's usual coy demeanor in the limelight, where she's often found clinging to Harry like a lovesick puppy, flashing those pearly whites as if she can't bear to be apart from him. It truly sparks curiosity, doesn't it? One can't help but wonder if her affection for Harry behind closed doors matches the dramatic displays we see in front of the cameras.
Meanwhile, according to body language expert Judy James, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle developed a new gesture of togetherness during their visit to Nigeria. We've seen them holding each other's wrists on two separate occasions. Meghan used the gesture like a fond mom steering her child, but Harry appeared to be using it a little awkwardly. During the visit, the couple showed a need for flexibility in their body language, which was far from the usual royal entourage. Judy noted that Meghan sported a gracious smile and had a very regal posture while Harry stepped in to greet people at the prestigious Leos Polo Club, where they watched a polo match.
Harry matched his wife's elegant look by wearing an old black suit with a gray button-down shirt, and they both wore sunglasses for the outdoor event. Analyzing the couple's body language, Miss James said that Harry appeared to be steering his wife to take and enjoy the spotlight, which shows how precious Meghan is to him. Both Harry and Meghan unveiled this new gesture of togetherness on their visit to Nigeria. With this wrist-holding ritual, Meghan used it on Harry like a fond mom steering her child the day before, and here Harry is using it a little awkwardly, as though presenting his beautiful wife to the people of Nigeria. The couple still clasped hands as they walked from the car, but without the usual royal entourage to ensure everything goes smoothly, there seems to be a need for flexibility in some fluctuating or more spontaneous choreography. Megan's response seems to be a gracious smile and a very regal upright back while Harry steps in first for the greeting rituals before introducing her. But then Megan seems to be left standing as he chats, and there appears to be a small touch on the arm as a result. She's standing in front of Harry at the function, though his gesture makes it look almost as though he's staring.
