Meghan Markle has adopted some of Michelle Obama’s ways to try to sound more “presidential and persuasive” in the trailer for Prince Harry’s new Spotify podcast, according to a behavioral expert.
The Duchess of Sussex says “my husband” when referring to Prince Harry in the recording, in a move reminiscent of the former first lady who often uses the same rhetorical technique, according to British expert Judi James.
Meanwhile, Prince Harry sounds “less sure” than his ex-wife actress.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex announced yesterday that they will produce and host their own shows as part of the newly formed Archewell Audio, starting with a “holiday special” that “elevates audiences around the world”.
Meghan Markle has adopted a “presidential and persuasive” voice, while Prince Harry (who appears together) is “less sure”, but “is willing to do everything right for his wife” in the trailer for his new podcast of Spotify, according to a behavior expert. claimed
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex announced that they will produce and host their own shows as part of the newly formed Archewell Audio (pictured), starting with a “holiday special” that “elevates audiences around the world”.
Analyzing the Daily Express trailer, 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 clue of her persuasion techniques with Harry using flattery to get the recording started.”
He added that the duchess seemed to “practically purr” after complementing Prince Harry’s accent, while her voice became greedy as a result.
His trailer opens with the 36-year-old Duke saying to his wife, “First ladies” before Meghan says, “No, you say it first because I think it sounds great with your accent.”
Commenting on the Queen’s grandson’s speaking skills during the trailer, Judi said, “Harry is a much less confident speaker than Meghan in this audio clip …[but] he really wants to do well for his wife. “
She points out that he hesitates verbally during his dialogue, but his reckless tone suggests that listeners have a more personal look to the real thing.
Meanwhile, Angela Levin told talkRADIO that the 39-year-old duchess was “slightly patron and very royal” on Monday when she praised the “quiet heroes” of the coronavirus pandemic in a clip recorded for CNN (pictured)
Meanwhile, Meghan appeared “semi-presidential” and “professional,” according to the behavioral expert, who suggested the duchess boasted of speech techniques used by high-profile figures, such as Michelle Obama and the queen.
It comes after royal author Angela Levin told talkRADIO that Meghan, 39, was “slightly condescending and very royal” on Monday when she praised the “quiet heroes” of the coronavirus pandemic in a clip recorded by CNN.
Judi pointed out that Meghan, who used the phrase “One of the things my husband and I have always talked about,” seemed similar to the former first lady’s speeches.
She said: “It’s a sudden shift from casual, talkative flirtation to a high-status tone in which Harry is known as ‘my husband’ even though he’s with her and even though he’s already he has introduced himself.
“It has nuances of the phrase ‘My husband and I’ that the queen used so much. ‘
The body language and behavior expert isn’t the only one to have noticed Meghan’s new “gift tone,” with real author Angela Levin echoing a similar conclusion earlier in the week.
Meghan and Harry released a trailer for their new podcast last night. Pictured is a transcript of Meghan and Harry’s teaser for their project
He 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] he tries to be very royal even though he wanted to leave the royal family. He’s very real, he talks to us, he’s a little condescending. “
The commenter continued, “She always uses the term ‘us,’ what we call real. That means everyone has to agree with her because she knows what everyone thinks. She has a right to say what she likes, Of course, it’s his way of saying it. “
Meghan’s appearance on CNN was the first time the duchess has been seen since she revealed she suffered a miscarriage this summer.
Meghan’s appearance on CNN 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 and acting. When the children’s food programs stopped, we saw how our neighbors were making sure those kids were getting the nutrition they needed.
He added that “as a community we presented ourselves” to deliver the food needed for vulnerable people, adding that “we also saw the power of the human spirit” and that “we have the power to remember someone who is there. there is hope “.
He did not address his own loss, but explained how 2020 had been “a year that has been a universal challenge for everyone,” before praising those who were on the occasion and fed the hungry neighbors who were going through moments. difficult.
Meghan had been speaking as part of the CNN Heroes series, which praises those who make a difference in communities.