Prince William, alongside the rest of the royal family, attended an Easter church service at Windsor Castle on April 5. The event, which marked a traditional springtime celebration, saw the future king appear visibly “anxious” despite the joyous atmosphere.
Body language expert Judi James provided insight into how the Prince of Wales’ behavior was perceived during the annual holiday walkabout, particularly as the ongoing scandals involving former Prince Andrew continue to cast a shadow over the royal family.
“It was only William showing a subtle tell of any anxiety with a gesture he shares ironically with his brother when they are under scrutiny or pressure, which is the hand placed over the stomach in a self-sooth barrier ritual,” James explained in an interview.
The Duke of Cambridge, 43, along with his wife, Kate Middleton, and their three children—Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis—attended the church mass alongside other members of the Windsor family.
The York Family Was Not Invited to Easter Mass
The disgraced ex-Duke of York, 66, and his daughters, Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie, were notably absent from the event.
“This was a very important body language narrative during their Easter soft launch of the newly pruned royal firm,” James added. “The focus needed to be on attendees rather than any dark shadows left from those who were missing.”
Kate, 44, and William arrived in an “independent royal huddle, with other family members like Princess Anne and Prince Edward mingling together behind,” she revealed.
Princess Charlotte Took the Lead During the Holiday Event
James also highlighted how Charlotte, 10, seemed to take charge during the event by “leading the group” into the church.
“She’s taking on the more active, high-profile royal role, [by] voluntarily waving and smiling at the crowds of her own volition,” James said, adding that the Duchess of Cambridge even “mirrored” her daughter by giving the public a brief wave.
“Charlotte even showed signs of a desire to protect and support her siblings, turning back with a proud regal smile to check on Louis as she led her family towards the chapel,” the expert noted.
Ex-Prince Andrew Was Arrested in February
As for Andrew, he was arrested on February 19 at his new home on the Sandringham Estate due to his ties to sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein.
The Royal Navy veteran was apprehended on allegations of sending the financier details of his travels while serving as the U.K.’s trade envoy from 2001 until 2011.
King Charles also stripped away his brother’s royal titles and evicted him from his longtime Royal Lodge home last October.
