Meghan Markle is copying the Queen’s rhetorical style to make herself sound ‘presidential’ in their Spotify podcast trailer, a behaviour expert has claimed.
The Duchess of Sussex, 39, said ‘my husband and I’ when referring to Prince Harry on the recording, in a move reminiscent of the Queen and former First Lady Michelle Obama, who often use the same rhetorical technique, according to a UK-based body language expert.
Judi James said: ‘This is a sudden switch away from the informal, chatty flirting and into a high-status tone where Harry is referred to as “my husband” even though he is there with her and even though he has already introduced himself.
‘It has overtones of the “My husband and I” phrase used so much by the Queen.’
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex announced yesterday they will produce and host their own shows as part of the newly formed Archewell Audio – starting with a ‘holiday special’ that ‘uplifts audiences around the world’.
Meghan Markle has adopted a ‘presidential and persuasive’ voice, while Prince Harry (pictured together) is ‘less confident’ but ‘is keen to get it all right for his wife’ in the trailer for their new Spotify podcast, a behaviour expert has claimed
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex announced they will produce and host their own shows as part of the newly formed Archewell Audio (pictured) – starting with a ‘holiday special’ that ‘uplifts audiences around the world’
Analysing the trailer for the Daily Express, Judi said Meghan used ‘persuasive’ techniques to convince her husband to take the lead, while switching to a ‘more professional and semi-presidential delivery’.
Judi said: ‘Meghan shows a hint of her persuasive techniques with Harry by using flattery to get him to start the recording.’
She added that the duchess seemed to ‘virtually purr’ after complimenting Prince Harry’s accent, while his voice became throaty as a result.
Their trailer opens with the duke, 36, saying to his wife: ‘Ladies first’ before Meghan says: ‘No you say it first because I think it sounds really nice with your accent’.
Commenting on the Queen’s grandson’s speech skills during the trailer, Judi said: ‘Harry is a much less confident speaker than Meghan on this audio clip…[but] he is keen to get it all right for his wife.’
She points out that he falters verbally during his dialogue but his laidback tone suggests listeners are getting a more personal side to the royal.
Meanwhile, Angela Levin told talkRADIO that the duchess, 39, was ‘slightly patronising and very regal’ on Monday, when praising the ‘quiet heroes’ of the coronavirus pandemic in a clip recorded for CNN (pictured)
The body language and behaviour expert isn’t the only one to have noticed Meghan’s new ‘regal tone’, with royal author Angela Levin echoing a similar conclusion earlier in the week.
Meghan and Harry released a trailer of their new podcast last night. Pictured, a transcript of Meghan and Harry’s teaser for their project
She spoke to talkRADIO about Meghan’s appearance on CNN on Monday, when the duchess praised the ‘quiet heroes’ of the coronavirus pandemic who have supported communities.
Angela said: ‘[Meghan] does try to be very regal despite the fact that she wanted to get out of the Royal Family. She’s very regal, she talks down to us, she’s slightly patronising.’
The commentator continued: ‘She always uses the “we” term, the royal we term. That means that everybody must agree with her because she knows what everybody’s thinking. She’s entitled to say what she likes, of course, but it’s her way of saying it.’
Meghan’s appearance on CNN marked the first time the duchess has been seen since revealing she suffered a miscarriage this summer.
Meghan’s appearance on CNN on Monday, pictured, when the duchess praised the ‘quiet heroes’ of the coronavirus pandemic who have supported communities
She said in the clip: ‘We saw communities standing up and taking action. When kids’ lunch programs came to a halt, we saw our neighbours make sure that those children received the nutrition they need.’
She added that ‘we as a community showed up’ to deliver food needed by vulnerable people, adding that ‘we also saw the power of the human spirit’ and that ‘we have the power to remind someone else that there is hope’.
She did not address her own loss, but told how 2020 had been ‘a year that has been universally challenging for everyone,’ before praising those who rose to the occasion and fed hungry neighbours going through tough times.
Meghan had been speaking as part of the CNN Heroes series which praises those making a difference in communities.