EXCLUSIVE: Prince William is back to work and a body language expert is picking up on two gestures that signal positivity.
Prince William made a visit to a hospital on the Isle of Scilly where he met with staff members and patients and it was clear that he went out of his way to put them first, says body language expert Judi James.
Daily Express US spoke exclusively with Ms James, who said: “Two things stand out from William’s body language during this appearance in Scilly.”
She added: “Firstly his apparent determination to focus on others rather than himself.”
Ms James provided a concrete example: “There is one sweet moment when he is handed a card for Kate and he cocks his head in gratitude for the wishes, but his key focus is clearly on the people he is meeting here rather than creating any new page in the narrative about himself and his challenges.”
The second gesture, William holding his hands in a clasped position at waist level, may be his way of suggesting the “desire to get on with the job,” says Ms James.
“This allows him to create a barrier that should increase his feelings of comfort after a long break from normal life.”
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William visited with a patient, who gave him a tour of her room and the view (Image: Getty)
William took a break from his royal duties to be with his wife, Princess Kate, while she underwent preventative chemotherapy. The Waleses then travelled to Sandringham to enjoy Easter break as a family.
William is now back to work, carrying out royal engagements and handling investitures.
Just last week, he traveled to the Isle of Scilly to visit St Mary’s Community Hospital, which is working with Duchy of Cornwall on a new centre, reports BBC News.
Ms James provided an assessment of his body language, and noticed he holds his hands together while speaking to people and when he walks.
She said of the gesture: “As a projected signal though the clasp allows him to lower his own status signals and project a sense of humility rather than regality.”
She added: “He even bows his head as he meets one of the residents to make her feel more special than him.”
William did the groundbreaking for the site of the new centre (Image: Getty)
According to Ms James, his “most powerful non-verbal add-on signal” is his “loud and emphatic clapping,” which which shows his genuine keenness and enthusiasm.
Ms James sees this as “the start of a return to normal life,” that he is genuinely enjoying the visit and he’s keen to “get on with the job.”
