Prince William displayed signs of anxiety during the royal family's Easter Sunday service at St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle, according to body language expert Judi James. While most of the royals appeared confident, William's stress was evident through a subtle gesture: placing his hand over his stomach in a self-soothing barrier ritual, a move James noted he shares with his brother Harry when under scrutiny.
William walked with his younger son Louis, who wore a serious expression, while Kate walked with Prince George, engaging in a grown-up conversation. Princess Charlotte took on a mature role, leading the group and voluntarily waving and smiling at crowds. James compared Charlotte's gestures to those of Princess Diana, noting her self-effacing elegance and protective nature toward her siblings.
The Easter gathering was the first major family event since the arrest of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, who was not present, along with his daughters Beatrice and Eugenie. The Duchess of Edinburgh also missed the service due to feeling unwell, while Lady Louise was absent for university studies. King Charles and Queen Camilla arrived by car to cheers of 'God Save the King', with Camilla wearing a red dress and coat by Fiona Clare and a brooch belonging to the late Queen Elizabeth II.
James emphasised the importance of the event as a 'soft launch' of the reduced royal family, projecting stability and continuity. The Waleses arrived as an independent unit, with other family members like Princess Anne and Prince Edward mingling behind them. The Easter outing also marked the first formal family appearance for Peter Phillips's fiancée Harriet Sperling, who attended with her daughter Georgina.
