Analyzing the meaning is a whole lot more interesting when you’re looking at a royal couple.

Because the family is so private, something like a simple hand-hold can show a lot.

The royal family has a whole lot of rules that they need to follow.

Meghan Markle staring lovingly at Prince Harry

But it turns out, there’s noofficialrule against PDA in public.

Here’s exactly what all that newfound body language means.

It turns out that to thetrainedeye, that’s exactly what it looks like too.

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry holding hands in public

Body language expert, Darren Stanton, on behalf ofSlingosays that the two really are smitten with each other.

You know, because of all that hand holding and lingering stares.

Ugh, what we would give to be a fly on the wall intheir California home.

Meghan Markle grabbing Prince Harry’s leg at Invictus Games

Heck, the two have gone up against multiple publications and even the royal family together (viaBBC).

So, it’s not really hard to believe that these two are protective of each other.

According tobody language expert Darren Stanton, one of them is a tad more protective than the other.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle holding hands on stage

“Meghan, meanwhile, is very protective of Harry,” Stanton says.

Now they’re out kissing in public at events.

What a wild ride it’s been.

At the end of the day, how these two interact is no one’s business.

That being said, it is fun to see their relationship unfold with or without the royal family.