Prince Albert and Princess Charlene of Monaco have once again found themselves under the scrutiny of body language experts, this time for their public display of affection (PDA) at the Rugby World Cup. While the couple’s hug was seen as a sign of unity amid rumors of separation, experts say there’s an underlying awkwardness that suggests deeper tension.
Judi James, a renowned body language expert, analyzed the couple’s interactions during the match. She noted that Princess Charlene’s excitement at her home country South Africa’s victory was genuine, evident in her enthusiastic embrace of Prince Albert. However, Prince Albert’s response, while seemingly warm, lacked the same spontaneity and enthusiasm.
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“Charlene’s limpet hug, with both arms flung round her husband’s shoulders in a gesture of spontaneous joy, is a rare act of happy affection from a woman whose unspeakably sad eye expressions and rather rigid body poses tend to spark concern,” James observed.
In contrast, Prince Albert’s body language conveyed a sense of detachment. “His hands are placed on her back at the shoulders, making it a more awkward and less enthusiastic response,” James explained. “One hand looks raised as though he is performing the pat that will usually signal ‘break.'”
Despite Prince Albert’s warm smile, James concluded that Princess Charlene’s moment of celebration was overshadowed by her husband’s seemingly bemused expression. This subtle difference in their body language suggests an underlying disconnect that goes beyond the occasional PDA.
The couple’s appearance at the Rugby World Cup was seen as an attempt to dispel rumors of marital strife. However, body language experts suggest that the public display of affection may not be enough to mask the cracks in their relationship.
