Princess Beatrice has been described as appearing "haunted and tense" during her first public appearance since her father's dramatic birthday arrest over connections to the Jeffrey Epstein scandal. A body language expert analysed the royal's demeanour as she walked through London with her husband and friends, noting clear signs of distress.
First Public Outing Since Arrest
The 37-year-old princess was spotted in London with her husband, Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, and a group of close friends. This marked her first public sighting since Prince Andrew was raided at his temporary residence on the Sandringham estate last week. The arrest was related to allegations of misconduct in a public office concerning the Epstein files.
Beatrice wore a long blue overcoat paired with a scarf, clutching a small blue coffee cup, while Edoardo followed a few steps behind in a smart blue suit, carrying an umbrella. Despite the outward appearance of a normal outing, body language analyst Judi James identified significant indicators of underlying pressure.
Body Language Analysis Reveals Stress
Judi James explained that Beatrice looked "tense, haunted and hunted" as she walked briskly along the street. Her lips were closed and pulled down at the corners, contrasting with her usual wide-eyed smiles. The expert noted that her eyes had taken on a wary, haunted expression, and although she attempted to chat with friends to suggest relaxation, her tense facial muscles betrayed discomfort.
"She even tries to walk quickly and drink from her coffee cup at the same time, which wouldn't be a normal manoeuvre," James observed. "This suggests she might be keen to use the cup as a barrier to partially hide her face from public view."
Subtle Gestures and Reactions
During conversations, when friends used expansive hand gestures, Beatrice looked down with her body slightly hunched over her hot drink, adopting a reticent pose. James added that when Beatrice looked up, she performed a nose-wrinkled expression that hinted at a grimace of dislike or disgust, possibly in reaction to camera attention.
This outing follows the arrest of Prince Andrew, which has sent shockwaves through the royal family. The timing, coinciding with his birthday, has added to the drama and media scrutiny surrounding the case.
Family Whereabouts and Reactions
Beatrice's younger sister, Princess Eugenie, has also been seen in London recently. However, the current location of their mother, Sarah Ferguson, remains a mystery. Reports this week claimed she had spent time at a wellness retreat in Donegal, Ireland, possibly seeking solace away from the public eye.
Royal expert Ingrid Seward speculated that Fergie may have fled the country to stay with one of her many wealthy friends worldwide. "Nobody knows where she is at this moment," Seward told the Mirror. "She could be in Dummer with her stepmother, or she could be abroad. She's got some rich and powerful friends who probably will stick by her, because we know rich and powerful people like drama, and this is a great drama, isn't it?"
The situation highlights the ongoing tensions within the royal family as they navigate the fallout from the Epstein scandal. Beatrice's visible stress during her London walk underscores the personal impact of these events, even as she attempts to maintain a semblance of normalcy in public.
