Meghan Markle' s “One Finger Tap” and "Death Stare"

0:00 Ah Calorogus Shark media that hello and welcome to Palace Intrigue Game'm your host, Mark Francis. Royal watchers have noticed Megan's one finger tap. The Duchess recently used a one finger tapping motion while greeting a staff member at Melbourne's Royal Children's Hospital, with commentators noting similar gestures in past appearances involving King Charles the Third and Catherine, Princess of Wales. Social media reaction to the gesture varied widely. When user wrote to me, it's symbolic of her need to control. I have the upper hand and this is a little reminder to let you know I run the show. Another commented, I'm going to say it's just another way she tries to control people and or show dominance. I don't think I've ever seen anybody who has as many ticks. A third added jokingly, it's how witches try to curse their victims.

0:57 Body language expert in About Hollingman tells Radar Online the positioning of this one finger tap can be meaningful. When the touching finger is placed over the other person's hand, it indicates a desire for control, whereas if the finger were placed below the other person's hand. It's a more meek way of requesting attention. When Megan is seen tapping her husband's back or armed from behind, it urges him to move forward, taking control of the situation. Honingmand added that the gesture can also be interpreted more neutrally depending on context Saying Megan Michael's one finger tap is a confidential type of social greeting. It asks for attention in a quiet, yet personal way. Megan's single finger tap, in different situations, appears to say hello, thanks, or excuse me, just like a smile could send varied messages depending on the environment. The fact that Megan uses just one finger for this move makes it more subtle than placing a whole palm over someone's hand. A five finger tap would be warmer and more personable, while the one finger tap is colder and more discreet and concluded. Megan may believe her tiny tap to be more elegant and graceful than a potentially large greeting. Behind the one finger tap is Meghan's death stair. At Morgan's Royal Children's Hospital, Meghan was filmed giving what has been described as a death stare toward an Aid after the staff had tapped Prince Harry on the back to alert him to fans above. Royal commentator Tom Sykes says on his podcast, So another former

2:27 employee told me it gives me PTSD. That was their reaction after seeing the clip. One former employee told Sikes, it's classic Meghan, literally a workplace psychopath, smiling sweetly in public while shooting daggers when she thinks no one's watching. She treats anyone beneath her as completely disposable. Sykes offered a possible explanation for the moment, saying well, one source told me that Meghan's visual scolding of Cosmo was very likely down to her belief that nobody should touch either of them. So, this source told me, Megan is desperate to be seen is Royal. That poor Aid undermined the narrative by treating Harry like a normal person, and you can see that she gets the look. During an appearance at Swinburne University in Melbourne, Markel had told students for now ten years. Every day for ten years, I've been bullied and attacked and I was the most trolled person in the entire world. I'm still here when inside. A told Radar Online there was a noticeable surge in discussion about her trolling experience as soon as those remarks were made, and much of it took on a critical, mocking tone.

3:33 Another source said the ironic consequence of her saying she has been the world's most trolled person has been more trolling. The report also referenced claims from individuals monitoring online forums suggesting a more coordinated element to the reaction. One digital analyst alleged there are coordinated spaces where users are actively discussing how to keep Megan at the top of the world's most trolled lists online. It's being framed almost like a campaign, sharing content, amplifying negative narratives and encouraging others to pile on. Another source said trolls have effectively set up a campaign on forums to keep her the most trolled person in the world online. The abuse against Megan becomes self sustaining once it reaches at scale. A public speaking observer has criticized Prince Harry's appearance during a previous High Court hearing, describing the Duke as very unprofessional. Speaking on BBC Radio four, Andrew Edwards said he had been present in the High Court when Harry appeared and took issue with the Duke's posture and dress. Edwards said, I was in the High Court when Harry was speaking. He didn't sit up straight. He was a sloucher. He didn't have his top button fastened and he had his tie undone.

4:46 Very unprofessional, more palating just a moment. Megan may still be considering a memoir, potentially with the involvement of Prince Harry, although the project is said to be on hold and now, sources suggest the idea of a tell All has not been abandoned, but rather delayed for strategic reasons. One inside has said it's true that Megan is holding back on a tell All memoir for now, She's absolutely not opposed to writing one down the line, and it will likely be co authored with husband Prince Harry. The idea that she's ruled it out completely just isn't correct. It's more that she's being very strategic about when and how she does it. According to columnist Robs Shooter, Prince Harry and Meghan are said to be planning a high profile trip to Africa that, while unofficial, is being described by insiders as closely resembling a traditional royal tour. Sources cited in the report claimed the couple are exploring a multi stop visit that would combine charitable engagements, media appearances, and commercial opportunities, when insiders suggested, they're not calling it a royal tour, but that's exactly how it's being designed, while another added it walks like a royal tour, talks like a royal tour, and that's the issue. Africa is described as in that focus for Prince Harry, who has long spoken about his personal connection to the continent, dating back to visits following the death of his mother, Princess Dianna. A source claimed Africa is where Harry goes to reset emotionally, publicly and now financially. The report suggests the broader strategies about maintaining

6:17 global visibility and influence outside formal royal structures, with one insider saying this is about relevance, staying global, staying visible, staying royal adjacent, and making money. However, the approach is said to be raising the eyebrows, particularly given the couple's decision to step back from official royal duties in twenty twenty. As one source put it. You can't step away from the monarchy and then recreate it on your own terms. Harry and Megan have faced renewed scrutiny over their partnership with Netflix, with claims from industry commentators that the couple attempted to shift responsibility for projects that did not meet expectations. Speaking on The Royalist podcast, Tom Sykes discussed the situation with Variety's chief correspondent Matt do summarizing the conversation by saying the Sussexes had tried to shift blame for some of the outcomes tied to their deal. Donaldy himself said Netflix kind of went all in on Megan and Harry in a way they have not on most creatives, and with that has come a lot of visibility and truth into how they operate as creatives. The ultimate verdict is that they were a bit tiresome and what this partnership has produced has not quite been meaningful. I can absolutely see talents not wanting the added layer of headache. These are highly scrutinized people, and press breaks bad around them.

7:35 It might be a curse of how they're covered. If you're coming on board to partner with someone who is a massive, prolific producer of film and television. Do you really want humor, opinions and feedback from people who are from outside this space? Reflecting on what might have been done differently, Donaldy said in the beginning, Megan and Harry had similar intentions to the Obamas. They wanted to make their cornerstone ideals as a couple and map them out across content. At the time, it seemed more achievable than it's turned out to be. Royal biographer Tom Bauer has revisited Meghan's early ambitions, citing conversations he says he had with her father, Thomas Michael. Speaking on the Daily Expresso podcast, Bauer claimed that Meghan had expressed a desire for stardom from a young age. Referring to an account from her father, He said Thomas Michael once recalled taking his daughter to a red carpet event when she was a child. According to Bawer, Thomas said, and she said, Daddy, I want to do this. I want to be the star. And that was it. She wanted to be the star. Baoer went on to offer his own assessment of Meghan's career, saying she failed and arguing that her acting role in the series Suits was just a small program, nothing very important.

8:45 He added that she became the star by getting married to Harry, a global star, but instead of being happy with that and taking the terms, she was determined that everything had to be on her terms, describing that approach is destructive and there you have it. Plent to email us address the Palace Intry get gmail dot com. Please follow us on Spotify, Apple, Apple, if your choice. I'm Mark Francis my thanks to John McDermott. This is Palace Intrigue and Good Turns.