Meghan Markle Posts Selfie from Second Date with Prince Harry—and I Noticed Something Super Striking
The Duchess of Sussex posted the photo on Instagram with the caption, 'Our second date was the 4th of July 2016, and H brought me cupcakes to celebrate. Now, all these years later, our two children are in on the tradition,' and the picture instantly caught my attention.
In it, Meghan and Prince Harry look incredibly happy with giant smiles on their faces, holding each other cheek-to-cheek. Their body language also suggests to me that they are closer than ever, as they are cuddling tightly. Selfie aside, the royal posted a picture of decorative red-white-and-blue cupcakes made with the pair's two children, Archie (6) and Lilibet (4), adding, 'Happy Independence Day! May your day be as sweet as these cupcakes.'
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Prince Harry and Meghan first began dating in 2016, tying the knot in an elaborate ceremony two years later in May 2018, and since then, they have frequently been captured showing visible affection for each other. Or as Rachel Bowie, senior director of special projects and royals, writes, 'Breaking royal protocol? PDA does not. (The effort to keep things formal is more likely related to British decorum than anything else.) But it's much less typical to catch these types of moments within the monarchy, whereas, for Harry and Meghan, it's the norm.'
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Bowie continues: I'd be remiss if I didn't acknowledge the lovey-dovey displays they tend to sneak in and demonstrate, often in the presence of others. It's one of the quickest ways to make others feel at ease, not to mention draw a line between their personal and professional sides. More than anything, it adds to their relatability.'
One thing is for sure: just one year short of the tenth anniversary of their second date, Meghan and Harry seem the happiest they've ever been.
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