Prince Harry ‘involved’ as Meghan Markle ‘fights again tears’ after dad charged
Prince Harry appeared “concerned” as Meghan Markle looked as if she was “almost fighting back tears” in her first public appearance since her father Thomas Markle Sr was charged with possessing child abuse images
Meghan listens to Harry’s speech(Image: Getty)
Prince Harry seemed “concerned” while Meghan Markle appeared as though she was “almost fighting back tears” during her first public outing since her father, Thomas Markle Sr, was arrested. The Sussexes attended the European Parliament on Tuesday.
Their visit to Brussels followed just days after Thomas Markle Sr was charged with possession of child sexual abuse material. He remains in custody after reportedly removing his electronic tag which he was required to wear while on bail.
Meghan declined to address his arrest on Tuesday (November 10) when pressed by reporters. She had been scheduled to deliver a speech at the gathering about the dangers children encounter online, but chose not to after allegedly feeling “not strong enough” to speak before dignitaries.
Meghan and Harry were at the hard-hitting event on Tuesday(Image: Getty)
During the event, Harry appeared especially “concerned” with his surroundings, body language specialist Susan Constantine revealed to Page Six. She continued: “The repeated stroking of his beard, coupled with his serious countenance, gives the impression of someone deep in thought and perhaps unsettled by the circumstances.”
Meghan “maintained her composure and put on a brave face for the cameras, but a visible heaviness lingered in her expression,” she noted.
Constantine suggested “it almost appears as though she is fighting back tears”. Photographs from the gathering capture Meghan and Harry sharing an emotional moment with Sandra Spitaels following her speech which addressed her child’s suicide.
Sandra’s 15-year-old son Glenn took his own life in 2017 after a nude image of him was posted online. Meghan offered comfort by placing her hand on her back, gently rubbing it as they chatted afterwards.
Harry also seemed to check in, asking: “Are you OK?”
She was also seen paying close attention to husband Harry’s address which highlighted the threats presented by social media. He stated: “Every single person in this room, whether parents or not, have a responsibility and a duty to be able to do what is effectively common sense and protect our children from these companies who clearly don’t care.
“Every time you look at your phone, just remember that there’s a child out there that is looking at that phone 20, 30 times more, probably considering taking their life because they don’t know how to escape.”
Meghan is reportedly immersing herself in work and family life during the ongoing legal battle with her father, “believing she can do something good through that work”, an insider revealed.
