Meghan Markle is ‘defensive’ and shows ‘signs of anger’ in latest interview

Meghan Markle showed signs of “bewilderment” with clear hints of anger as she remained defensive during an interview at the women’s summit, says a body language expert.

The Duchess of Sussex opted for a “sit-down” chat with Fortune editor Ellen McGirt during Tuesday’s Most Powerful Women Summit, rather than lecture.

She insisted that “it is not controversial”, despite being criticized last week for a video urging Americans to vote, and said that “what ends up being inflammatory is the interpretation of the people.”

During the video interview, body language expert Judi James said Meghan made a “slightly defensive” display with a “misunderstood tone,” drawing comparisons to her interview with Tom Bradby last year.

“Meghan stretches out on her couch with her shirt sleeves rolled up to suggest that she wants to cut to the chase and, as she says, be ‘authentic’ here,” continued Ms. James.

“The opening and abyss look confident and gently powerful, as does the gesture of preening with his hair, while the very subtle protrusion of the lower jaw and some sharp, racing blinks hint at some anger, though his overall tone indicates bewilderment of a woman who tells us that she has not been controversial in what she says in the past.

“Meghan emphasizes her emotional side again with the mention of tears and when she looks away dramatically to consider her thoughts as she speaks, it is the movement of her head that suggests a sense of bewilderment or disbelief.”

The duchess, heading to the summit practically from the £ 11 million mansion she and Prince Harry bought in May, said the couple are launching into tackling hate speech and toxic behavior online.

He said allowing harassment and misinformation on social media “is not sustainable” and must be addressed.

The Duke and Duchess have called on advertisers to boycott networks, including Facebook, that allow hate speech.

“If the changes that are being made are in fact being made, it is for the good of everyone, including Facebook,” Meghan said.