Prince Andrew appeared visibly uncomfortable after a frosty exchange with Prince William at the funeral of Katharine, Duchess of Kent, at Westminster Cathedral. Body language expert Judi James noted that Andrew tried to engage William in conversation, but William's non-verbal cues indicated a desire to avoid interaction.
James described William's response as showing "awkwardness and a subliminal desire to reject the overtures," making the interaction look "very frosty." Andrew turned his head fully towards William seeking a mirrored response, but William barely inclined his head, avoided eye contact, and rubbed his nose as a barrier.
Royal fans commented on the uncomfortable exchange, with one writing: "William does not want anything to do with Andy, good for him." Another remarked: "The Duke of York seems to find it hard to accept that he's not welcome and that no-one in the Royal Family, apart from his own family, wants to interact with him."
Prince Andrew stepped down as a working royal after his BBC Newsnight interview concerning his association with Jeffrey Epstein. He continues to attend private family events, including this funeral, which was also attended by King Charles, Queen Camilla, and other royals.
Katharine, Duchess of Kent, died on September 4 at age 92. She had relinquished her HRH title and royal duties years earlier but remained a respected figure within the family.
