15 February 2024 , 02:24
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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were sweetly seen hand-in-hand as they hit the slopes in Whistler, Canada.
It was a defiant display for the couple, following the backlash they received over using their royal titles on their new website, Sussex.com.
The affectionate pair were seen chatting to athletes in adaptive skis ahead of Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025's One Year to Go celebrations. Communications Executive of The Prenner Group, Amy Prenner, believes the couple's photo opportunity "serves two distinct messages".
She explained: "Contrary to popular opinion, the intentional choice of this photo opportunity by Harry and Meghan serves two distinct messages. Firstly, it communicates to the public that their bond is stronger than ever. Secondly, it sends a message to the Royal Family that despite King Charles's illness, they maintain a resilient and united front, signalling that it's business as usual.
"The deliberate decision for Meghan to wear white on Valentine's Day is not a coincidence; rather, it reinforces her positive intentions when under the media's scrutiny. Meanwhile, Harry, clad in black in the photo, steps back, allowing Meghan to take the spotlight and shine in white. Notably, in one of the images, Harry's hand on his wife's back symbolizes his love and protective stance towards his family."
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Meghan was seen beaming on the slopes (REX/Shutterstock)
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She continued: "In essence, their body language speaks volumes, conveying a stronger message than words ever could. The public portrayal of hand-holding emphasises their unity and resilience as a strong and united front."
It's been a busy week for the couple, as not only have they had their website launch and Canada trip, it was also revealed that Meghan had entered into another podcast deal, following a multi-million pound Spotify podcast deal crumbling last year.
Meghan struck a podcast deal with a smaller distributor on Tuesday, Lemonada Media, who also produce Julia Louis-Dreyfus' show.
Under the new deal, Meghan's Archetypes podcast will be available on all audio platforms. She will also host a new podcast, which is yet to be named.
In a statement obtained by variety, the Duchess of Sussex, 42, said of the new venture: "I’m proud to now be able to share that I am joining the brilliant team at Lemonada to continue my love of podcasting.
"Being able to support a female-founded company with a roster of thought provoking and highly entertaining podcasts is a fantastic way to kick off 2024."