“Nestled in the crook of his shoulder”
This photo, taken in the south of France in early 2019, is one of Wood’s favourites because it so aptly expresses their connection amid the challenges that were facing them. “It’s so obviously a spontaneous moment,” Wood explains. “She’s nestled in the crook of his shoulder, and he bends his head down to get still closer.” At the same time, Meghan’s arms thrown protectively across her chest indicate discomfort – but not at Harry. Rather, the discomfort may stem from the invasiveness of the photographers into this private moment. Here are 14 of the many times Harry and Meghan broke royal protocol.
“She cannot take her eyes off him”
This photo was taken during the maelstrom of what was known in the media as “Megxit.” Here, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, who are no longer styled as Their Royal Highnesses, visit Canada House in London on January 7, 2020, to pay tribute to the warm Canadian hospitality and support they received during their six-week stay in Canada (which was the first step in their path to independence from the royal family). What strikes Wood most about this tableau is how Meghan cannot seem to stop looking at Harry as he speaks. Sure, she’s an actress, Wood acknowledges, but she clearly cannot take her eyes off him.
“Magical, protective, exclusive”
On March 5, 2020, as they prepare to step back as senior members of the royal family, Meghan and Harry are photographed under an umbrella at the Endeavour Awards, and they look happier than ever, according to Wood. “I see a freshness and lift in their postures that seems magical, protective and exclusive,” she says. The photographer who took the photo has actually said it’s the most iconic one he’s ever taken of the couple.
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