Princess EugenieandJack Brooksbank‘s wedding guests were certainly feeling the love on their big day.The royal couple, who married in 2011, are rarely seenshowing public affectionfor one another.“It is rare to see royal couples holding hands on official outings,” royal etiquette expertMyka Meier, founder and director ofBeaumont Etiquette, previously told PEOPLE.“While we are much less likely to see The Duke and Duchess holding hands in public, we often seePrince Charlesand The Duchess of Cornwall holding hands — it’s all simply a matter of preference for each couple and is also likely dependent on the nature of the event they are attending. A more serious engagement would warrant a more serious level of professionalism, which each royal is sure to follow.”James Gourley/REX/ShutterstockMark Cuthbert/UK Press via Getty ImagesPrince HarryandMeghan Markle, on the other hand,are often seen getting close.Chris Jackson/AFP/Getty“Meghan andPrince Harryholding hands at a royal engagement is a refreshingly modern approach to their new role both as a couple and as representatives of the royal family,” Meier said.Press Association via AP ImagesThose moments of intimacy have been on display at almost every event they’ve attended together (aside from their appearance alongside the Queen!).“Meghan is used to being touchy-feely, and Harry is the same,” former palace spokesman, Dickie Arbiter, told PEOPLE. “Harry has always been tactile.”Can’t get enough of PEOPLE’s Royals coverage?Sign up for our newsletterto get the latest updates onKate Middleton,Meghan Markleand more!“WhilePrince Harryand Meghan holding hands is atypical for royal engagements, it is a seemingly welcomed gesture to show unity and celebration of their engagement period,” Meier said. “There is no protocol that says they can not show affection on official engagements, and this gesture makes them relatable and lovable to the public.“Meghan andPrince Harryholding hands at a royal engagement is a refreshingly modern approach to their new role both as a couple and as representatives of the royal family.”Both couples were among the 800 guests present for Eugenie and Jack’s wedding.
Princess EugenieandJack Brooksbank‘s wedding guests were certainly feeling the love on their big day.
The royal couple, who married in 2011, are rarely seenshowing public affectionfor one another.
“It is rare to see royal couples holding hands on official outings,” royal etiquette expertMyka Meier, founder and director ofBeaumont Etiquette, previously told PEOPLE.
“While we are much less likely to see The Duke and Duchess holding hands in public, we often seePrince Charlesand The Duchess of Cornwall holding hands — it’s all simply a matter of preference for each couple and is also likely dependent on the nature of the event they are attending. A more serious engagement would warrant a more serious level of professionalism, which each royal is sure to follow.”
James Gourley/REX/Shutterstock
Mark Cuthbert/UK Press via Getty Images
Prince HarryandMeghan Markle, on the other hand,are often seen getting close.
Chris Jackson/AFP/Getty
“Meghan andPrince Harryholding hands at a royal engagement is a refreshingly modern approach to their new role both as a couple and as representatives of the royal family,” Meier said.
Press Association via AP Images
Those moments of intimacy have been on display at almost every event they’ve attended together (aside from their appearance alongside the Queen!).
“Meghan is used to being touchy-feely, and Harry is the same,” former palace spokesman, Dickie Arbiter, told PEOPLE. “Harry has always been tactile.”
“WhilePrince Harryand Meghan holding hands is atypical for royal engagements, it is a seemingly welcomed gesture to show unity and celebration of their engagement period,” Meier said. “There is no protocol that says they can not show affection on official engagements, and this gesture makes them relatable and lovable to the public.
“Meghan andPrince Harryholding hands at a royal engagement is a refreshingly modern approach to their new role both as a couple and as representatives of the royal family.”
Both couples were among the 800 guests present for Eugenie and Jack’s wedding.
source: people.com
