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Meghan Markle ‘fights back tears,’ on ‘high alert’ at Brussels engagement after dad Thomas’ arrest

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Bitsky, L. (2026, November 10). Meghan Markle ‘fights back tears,’ on ‘high alert’ at Brussels engagement after dad Thomas’ arrest. New York Post. https://pagesix.com/2026/11/10/royal-family/meghan-markle-fights-back-tears-on-high-alert-at-brussels-engagement-after-dad-thomas-arrest/

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New York Post · collected 2026-11-10 · by Leah Bitsky

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Body language expert Susan Constantine analyzed the recent public appearance of Meghan Markle and Prince Harry in Brussels, noting that Markle appeared visibly distressed with dark circles and a subdued demeanor due to her father Thomas’s legal troubles involving sexual misconduct allegations. According to Constantine, both Markle and Harry seemed on high alert and guarded during their engagement, maintaining composure but showing signs of emotional strain. The article contrasts this with the more relaxed body language observed in Kate Middleton and Prince William at Remembrance Day events.
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Prince Harry has stepped down from his role as Chief Impact Officer at BetterUp, an online coaching and mental health company, less than three months after returning to live in the UK with Meghan and their children. His new title is "senior adviser," a change that likely fuels speculation about his future career path. Meanwhile, Meghan Markle has pulled out of delivering a joint keynote speech on child safety at the European Parliament in Brussels due to her father's arrest for possessing child sex abuse material. Despite this, Harry and Meghan made their first public appearance together since the arrest, holding hands during an event focused on online safety for children.

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Meghan Makes First Public Appearance Since Father's Arrest
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Leah Bitsky
41 article(s) here · 1 carrying a prediction
Constantine believes the Duchess of Sussex appeared to be doing everything she could to “hold herself together.”
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are forging ahead with their Brussels trip despite her father’s arrest, as canceling could deal a “debilitating” blow to their brand, according to an expert.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have been pushing RAVEC — the UK committee responsible for royal security arrangements — to grant them armed police protection while living in Britain, but a source exclusively told Page Six that their security would only be upgraded if a credible threat to their family emerged.
“Jack could be very particular about how he liked things,” a source shared with us.
“And they were able to time it so that they could do it right then.”
“She was at home and would spend the mornings reading the New York Times, listening to [WQXR Radio], talking to us as though she were herself,” Jane said while getting choked up.
“I wouldn’t describe Meghan as having fled the UK following the allegations against her father,” royal journalist Andrea Caamano exclusively told Page Six.
The royal family is expected to wash their hands of any drama surrounding Meghan Markle’s father, Thomas Markle Sr., after he was accused of possessing a collection of child pornography, according to multiple royal insiders.
“This may give King Charles III the ammunition to take a firmer stance in distancing the monarchy from Harry and Meghan,” royal commentator Kinsey Schofield exclusively told Page Six.
She added, “When you love someone who is struggling, you want so desperately to find the right words, the right solution, the one thing that might make everything better.”
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Constantine PERSON · 7× Page Six ORG · 2× Harry PERSON · 1× Markle PERSON · 1× Meghan PERSON · 1× Page Six’s ORG · 1× Prince William PERSON · 1× Susan Constantine PERSON · 1× Sussex GPE · 1× Sussexes PERSON · 1×

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“The repeated stroking of his beard, coupled with his serious countenance, gives the impression of someone deep in thought and perhaps unsettled by the circumstances,” Constantine said.
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Constantine believes the Duchess of Sussex appeared to be doing everything she could to “hold herself together.”

Claims (19 extracted, 2 hedged)

“Meghan’s eyes look weary, with noticeable dark circles and a subdued expression,” body language expert Susan Constantine exclusively told Page Six. asserted
Constantine → look → Six
“Her usual bright-eyed smile, the radiant smile that seems to light up a room, appears dimmed amid the current news surrounding allegations of a sexual nature involving her father.” asserted
that → seem → father
Constantine believes the Duchess of Sussex appeared to be doing everything she could to “hold herself together.” uncertain
she → believe → herself
“Yet the sadness in her eyes, the tension across her face, and her dimpled, slightly pouted chin seem to tell a different story,” Constantine said. asserted
Constantine → seem → story
“She maintains her composure and puts on a brave face for the cameras, but a visible heaviness lingers in her expression. asserted
heaviness → maintain → expression
“It almost appears as though she is fighting back tears, determined not to let her emotions overwhelm her in public.” asserted
emotions → appear → public
While Markle, 45, and her husband, 42, were physically present, Constantine observed that their body language showed they didn’t seem to be in joyful spirits. asserted
they → observe → spirits
“The couple appears on high alert as they scan the cameras and spectators around them,” she said. asserted
she → appear → them
“They maintain a steady pace, seemingly aware of the attention on them.” asserted
They → maintain → them
“The repeated stroking of his beard, coupled with his serious countenance, gives the impression of someone deep in thought and perhaps unsettled by the circumstances,” Constantine said. asserted
Constantine → repeat → circumstances
The Sussexes’ rep did not immediately respond to Page Six’s request for comment. asserted
rep → respond → comment
Meanwhile, Harry’s estranged brother, Prince William, attended Remembrance Day events with Kate Middleton Sunday — just days after Thomas was charged. asserted
Thomas → estrange → Middleton
Constantine noted that Middleton appeared as she usually does, “bright, cheerful, fully engaged and authentic to her core.” asserted
she → note → core
“She clearly enjoys people and has a natural gift for establishing rapport through her warm, engaging smile and direct, sincere interest in those she meets,” she said. asserted
she → enjoy → those
By contrast, Constantine believes William displayed interest through a more animated expression. asserted
William → believe → expression
“With slightly raised eyebrows and a downward gaze that seems to accompany a polite response,” she said. asserted
she → raise → response
“His facial expressions can sometimes come across as a little comical or awkward when engaging with others, but in an endearing rather than negative way.” asserted
expressions → come → way
Constantine cautioned not to read too much into their expressions, saying a still photo can be “misleading.” asserted
photo → caution → expressions
As for Markle Sr., he is back in custody and had his pretrial release revoked Tuesday after allegedly cutting off his ankle monitor, Page Six exclusively reported. uncertain
Six → have → monitor
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