KEY POINTS

  • Prince Harry was attracted to Meghan Markle's energy and commitment
  • Prince Harry always had a competitive relationship with Prince William
  • Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are not abandoning the royal family 

Prince Harry reportedly became attracted to two of Meghan Markle’s standout qualities because of the competitive relationship he has with Prince William.

While speaking with Express, body language expert Judi James recounted the time when the Duchess of Sussex joined Prince William, Kate Middleton, and Prince Harry at the annual Royal Foundation forum for the first time.

Even though the “Suits” alum was technically a newcomer at that time, she reportedly came straight off the blocks and she also hit the ground running. At that time, the former Hollywood star showed energy and commitment.

“I think that was very much admired by Harry, also because he’s quite competitive with his brother,” James said.

However, the body language expert also said that Markle’s standout qualities were a bit of a shock to the other members of the royal family. Shortly after Markle’s first appearance at the annual Royal Foundation Forum, she and Prince Harry announced that they will be starting their own foundation.

And in January, the couple announced their decision to quit the royal family for good.

Meanwhile, Prince Harry and Markle also made headlines this week after it was revealed that they will always be a special part of the royal family by Queen Elizabeth.

"[Meghan, Harry and their son Archie are] much-loved members of the family. That stuff runs deep. There is an element of working things through,” a source told People.

The source went on to say that even though there were some hurt feelings between the Queen and the Sussexes in the past, they still tried to make the negotiations as collaborative as possible. Prince Harry and Markle reportedly reassured everyone that they aren’t abandoning the royal family for good.

Last month, reports revealed that the Queen banned Prince Harry and Markle from using the Sussex Royal brand after their exit is finalized on March 31.

Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex
Prince Harry and Meghan of Sussex are pictured. POOL/SIMON DAWSON