This came when the future king and queen dazzled royal guards with a rare public display of affection. The Duchess of Cambridge was pictured throwing her arms around herself Prince William at the Royal Charity Polo Cup 2022 at Guards Polo Club yesterday. The royals were seen laughing and laughing together, with Kate congratulating a victorious Prince William with a loving kiss on the cheek.
Body language expert Judi James said the pair have a “natural and coordinated chemistry together,” indicating the “true depth of their relationship.”
She said it suggests they are “very tactile in private and toned it down in public”.
Members of the royal family generally refrain from public displays of affection.
For example, Queen Elizabeth II was rarely seen holding hands with her husband Prince Philip.
But Kate congratulated William with a loving kiss on the cheek after yesterday’s Polo match.
Speaking to the Daily Mail about their interactions, Ms James said: “The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s natural and coordinated chemistry together is easily illustrated during these kisses and other PDAs at polo.
“They manage to perfectly execute the more formal reward kiss while providing hints and cues to indicate the true depth of their relationship and how they would normally behave with more intimacy if they were out of public view. “
She added: “Kate’s simulated embrace at the beginning of the kiss as she holds out both arms to welcome William with the expression of a desire to cuddle shows how they temper or tone down their body language in public.
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She explained: “They later walked out with their arms around each other’s waists, like a young couple on a first date.
Their eye contact as they approach for the kiss.
“This level of close eye contact shows a very loving relationship.
“Kate’s look even goes to William’s lips, which is a flirty gesture.”
Ms James added: “It’s lingering. When the kiss is over, they linger in the more intimate and affectionate pose rather than breaking up quickly.
“This is another hint that they are very tactile in private and tone it down in public.”