Kate Middleton and Prince William were all smiles as they congratulated Team GB on their medal wins at the 2024 Paris Olympics in a surprise video message, which was shared on social media last weekend.
Though some royal fans may have been focused on the future monarch’s beard or the royal princess’s chic striped top, body language expert Darren Stanton couldn’t help but notice that the Princess of Wales carried herself with “elegance” and “ease” as she spoke to the camera alongside her husband, who also seemed “happy” to have his wife by his side.
Speaking on behalf of Spin Genie, Stanton went on to say that the 42-year-old princess appeared “proud to be involved” and her line delivery was “coherent” and “strong.”
He revealed to PureWow, “When we saw Kate and William congratulate the Team GB Olympians, we could see Kate felt happy and content. She came across as motivated and proud to be involved. She was wearing white, a color which Kate feels confident wearing. You can tell this through her consistent eye contact and genuine smiles throughout her message. Kate spoke with a lot of ease and carried herself with elegance as her delivery was coherent and strong.”
Stanton also shared that Prince William spoke with “enthusiasm” and displayed “positive” and “open” body language as he stood next to his other half. He said, “[Prince] William also spoke with a lot of confidence and enthusiasm. He maintained strong, controlled eye contact when he spoke to the camera. William’s positive and open body language suggested he felt happy to be congratulating the Olympic team with Kate by his side.”
He continued, “They both felt excited to make an appearance and give the athletes their best for their achievements while representing the country.”
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This surprise video message comes after multiple reports claimed that the Prince and Princess of Wales would make an appearance at the 2024 Paris Olympics—but they didn’t. According to a report shared by The Daily Express, Prince William was expected to travel to France to catch some of the Games alongside two of his children, Prince George and Princess Charlotte. And it was speculated that the Princess of Wales could tag along as well.
