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Privacy NoticePrince Harry kept his cool while chatting on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert, but things got intense when he was quizzed about the hit Netflix show, The Crown. Shortly before the streaming giant dropped its much-anticipated final season – which featured the heart-breaking events leading up to Diana, Princess of Wales’ passing – Prince Harry appeared on the talk show to promote his memoir, Spare. While there, Stephen couldn’t resist asking if Harry tunes into The Crown, the show which famously chronicles six decades of the Royal Family’s history. A body language expert took the opportunity to observe how this line of questioning prompted a shift in the Duke’s composure.
Prince Harry appeared on the show to promote his memoir, Spare
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Initially very relaxed, Prince Harry apparently wavered at the probing question, body language expert Judi James observed. In their conversation, Harry admitted: “Yes I have actually watched The Crown, the older stuff and the more recent stuff.” To which Stephen lobbed another one: “Do you fact check it while you watch it? ” Harry responded with a sly smile and pantomimed note-taking. After a short break, he confessed: “Um, yes I do actually.” Offering her take to The Mirror, Judi noted: “This chat-show appearance was Harry at his best: seemingly relaxed and funny, he clearly adored being in the spotlight and marinated in the noisy audience support like a man who had finally come face-to-face with his own fanbase.”
Prince Harry spoke about watching The Crown on Netflix
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The expert added: “Colbert is quick but Harry was often quicker and presented himself as the cool royal who was prepared to spill any amount of tea if he was asked the right questions. “He seemed un-shockable right up to this point where he was asked about The Crown and despite his facial expressions retaining the aura of being a chilled, down-to-earth fun guy, his hands and leg movements told a contrasting story of unease and of losing control of the interview.”
Prince Harry confessed to watching Netflix’s The Crown
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Judi further explained: “Asked ‘You watch The Crown?’ he gets a twinkle in his eye immediately to signal he knows where this one is going. His mouth hikes up at the corner in a signal of colluded humour and he feigns surprise to appease the host by opening and shutting his mouth and letting out a dry laugh. “This looks like he is pretending to be put on the spot as it makes the gag better. But in reality he turns to his new friends the audience to share the joke with them and his cheeks puff out in a smug smile. “The lower half of his body is looking much less smug though. His body language leakage signals suggest genuine discomfort at this point. He rubs his hand on his leg and then crosses his legs in a barrier ritual that suggests he’s secretly prefer to change the subject.”
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