- A body language expert said Kate Middleton was “hiding a smile” at the flag ceremony.
- Experts say it was “significant” that Kate chose not to wave to the crowds much.
- “She comes across as very stoic,” Darren Stanton said.
Kate Middleton He showed off his “competitive face” in front of the audience and cameras at the 2024 Games. Flag Raising Ceremony According to behavioral and body language experts, this is what the parade is for.
The Princess of Wales attended a royal event in London on Saturday along with other senior members of the British royal family, including her husband, Prince William. She announced her cancer diagnosis in March..
Her attendance is It was announced the night before This came as a surprise as it was thought she would be stepping down from her royal duties.Preventive chemotherapy“
Queen Elizabeth, a mother of three, attended all public parts of the ceremony along with other dignitaries from the British royal family. She was seen arriving at Buckingham Palace with her husband, Prince William, and their children.
on behalf of SlingoBody Language Expert Darren Stanton He said his first sighting of the princess set the tone for the annual royal event and that he has never missed it since. She joined the royal family in 2011.
“If you look at the first picture of Kate Middleton and Prince William heading into the ceremony together, Kate has a hidden smile on her face. That's her game face,” he said.
“She's used this as a lever to power through it and do her best,” Stanton said, noting that “her calmness is outwardly apparent.”
He also noted that Kate's “smile is not fully expressed,” which could indicate that she is not entirely at ease.
“Deep down she wants people to be proud of her, but at the same time she's nervous, which is understandable.”
Mr Stanton said it was “significant” that Kate chose to just wave to the crowds a few times during the procession to and from Horse Guards Parade.
“She comes across as a very stoic person,” he said.
Kate and her children, Prince George, 10, Princess Charlotte, 8, and Prince Louis, 5, watched from the Grass State Coach as Prince William rode horseback for the ceremony.
“She seems to be keeping a great distance and trying to avoid attention,” he noted.
“Today is a day that's been underscored by the low-key and low-key attitude of the King and Kate,” Stanton said.
Kate then appeared in high spirits as she greeted crowds on the balcony of Buckingham Palace with other members of the royal family and watched a military air show.
It is unclear whether Kate will appear on the balcony, but the palace has warned in advance that while she is due to appear, these plans could change at short notice.
