Princess Anne and Prince Edward were “protective” of King Charles at the Easter Sunday service in Windsor and showed they are “ready to step forward” following their brother’s battle with cancer, a cancer expert has claimed. body language.
King Charles’ three younger brothers joined the monarch at St George’s Chapel in the grounds of Windsor Castle yesterday for the church service.
It marked the King’s first major public royal engagement since his cancer diagnosis was announced in February.
Speaking to FEMAIL, body language expert Judi James said Princess Anne, 73, demonstrated her “protectiveness” of her brother from the beginning.
The expert noted: “The actual body language message here is clearly one of resilience, unity and optimistic strength.”
Princess Anne was pictured yesterday greeting a crowd of royal fans outside St George’s Chapel in Windsor.
The expert also stated that King Charles (pictured) yesterday “enormously” enjoyed his first steps back into public life.
Analyzing Anne’s body language upon arrival, Judi said: ‘Anne and her husband Tim turned on the background music as they got out of their car.
‘The couple rarely indulge in chatting or joking in public, but this time they did. Anne smiled at Tim as she walked out and he even turned to smile at the fans.
“Anne’s greeting and warm, connected smile toward the crowd seemed to indicate gratitude and even some reassuring relief.”
What’s more, the expert said Prince Edward, who was joined by his wife, the Duchess of Edinburgh, and their son, the Earl of Wessex, also hinted at his protective feelings towards his brother.
Throughout the afternoon, the 60-year-old royal father of two was photographed walking with his hands clasped behind his back, a gesture favored by both King Charles and the late Prince Philip.
Judi continued: ‘Edward mirrored the handshake, which was a characteristic gesture of his father.
In addition to this, the expert noted that Princess Anne also appeared mirroring her father and brother’s “handshake” at certain times of the day.
Judi added: ‘As Anne walked to greet the clergy, she clasped her hands very firmly behind her back even though she left her bag dangling from the clasp.
Body language expert Judi James noted how Prince Edward, 60, “mirrored” Prince Philip’s signature handshake during the engagement.
‘Comedy mouth’: Throughout his royal life, Charles has made comical faces while playfully interacting with royal fans, and today was no different, James said.
“The clue is that they are both stepping up to offer the same kind of strength and even protection that their father offered their mother during his reign.”
The expert also stated that King Charles yesterday “enormously” enjoyed his first steps back into public life.
The body language professional said there was also a reluctance to leave the gathered supporters and go to the church, with the 75-year-old monarch offering four lingering greetings before finally entering the royal church yesterday morning.
With Queen Camilla by his side, displaying his own “relaxed” body language, King Charles was clearly having fun.
Judi explained: “Charles looks like he’s having a huge time, back with his loyal fans and partly back at work.
Speaking to FEMAIL, body language expert Judi James said Princess Anne, 73, demonstrated her “protectiveness” of her brother from the beginning.
Judi said of Prince Edward’s handshake: “The clue is that they are both stepping up to offer the same kind of strength and even protection that his father offered his mother throughout his reign.”
The body language of Philip (pictured left in 2007) and Charles has also been compared in recent years.
A monarch having fun: King Charles’ body language was cheerful and he displayed all his usual “humorous gestures” yesterday at St George’s Chapel in Windsor, despite his health problems in recent months, body language expert said Judy James
Body language expert James suggested Camilla didn’t need to worry too much about her husband, saying: “she didn’t seem to be on any kind of nursing duty.”
“His cheeks were raised and rounded and he displayed his characteristic gestures and signs of good humor, making a comical mouth at the hosts before turning to engage in what appeared to be a joke with the crowd.”
The expert also sensed “a wave of affection before pointing and joking with his eyebrows raised in recognition” as he saw the dozens of people who had gathered in Windsor to greet him on Easter Sunday.
She said: “This wasn’t a quick move and disappear; the four waves before he came in suggested some reluctance to step out of the spotlight again.”
And Queen Camilla was in equally brilliant form, says James. ‘Camilla did not appear to be carrying out any kind of nursing task, with no anxious glances towards her husband.
“The smile and wave he gave offered similar signs of reassurance and even some pride that Charles is returning to public life again.”
However, despite the rise in public morale, the Royal Family’s Easter service looks markedly different to previous years.
Last year, during his first Easter service as king, Charles led the firm, including William, Kate and their children, to the service on foot, while this year they arrived by car to protect him from infection during his treatment, according to the orders of the doctor. .
The Prince and Princess of Wales did not attend yesterday as they continue to privately recover after Kate shocked the world with her cancer diagnosis.
Last week, the princess revealed that she had been diagnosed with cancer and was receiving preventative chemotherapy. Shortly after, Kensington Palace confirmed that the Welsh would not attend church on Easter Sunday.