Prince Andrew ‘positioned himself as chief of Royals’, skilled says

Prince Andrew ‘positioned himself as chief of the Royal Family‘ at King Constantine’s memorial in Windsor and ‘used energy methods to suggest authority’, a physique language skilled has claimed.

The Duke of York, 64, attended the service at St George’s Chapel with ex-wife Sarah Ferguson and different members of the Royal Family at this time. 

The royal father-of-two – who stepped down from royal duties two years in the past – was seen main members of The Firm into the church and was additionally the primary to greet the priest.

Speaking to FEMAIL, physique language skilled Judi James stated Andrew placed on a ‘weird physique language show’ at this time and appeared to need to ‘place himself within the position of chief’ of the British royal group – after Prince William unexpectedly missed the service because of private causes. 

Judi defined: ‘Andrew arrives within the entrance line, strolling unsteadily barely to the aspect which permits him to be seen within the position of host, trying again to test the remainder of the group or chatting to his ex-wife and Anne’s husband Tim.’ 

As the group, which additionally consisted of Mike and Zara Tindall, approached the church entrance, Andrew placed on a large smile.

The skilled continued: ‘Grinning just like the Cheshire Cat at a memorial service the place everybody else is trying suitably solemn seems to be like an overkill efficiency ritual from Andrew who seems to use the widest smile simply as he walks inside vary of the cameras.’

Describing it as a ‘lightning smile’, Judi added: ‘[It is] one with no build-up or sluggish wind-down, which tends to recommend it’s carried out intentionally as a sign.’

The skilled then mirrored on Prince Andrew’s final public look at Christmas – the place he appeared equally cheery as he attended church at Sandringham along with his household.

Judi stated: ‘Andrew was seen in an analogous state of cheeriness on his final outing with the royal group and this type of random-looking grinning suggests a want to seem carefree and resilient.’

The physique language skilled then highlighted Andrew’s hand gestures and the way they may also be seen as a ‘energy approach’.

She defined: ‘Andrew rubs his fingers however then, once more as he hones into view, he all of the sudden begins to make use of very emphatic two-handed gesticulations as he talks to Tim.’ 

‘This is usually used as a power-technique by politicians and leaders to recommend they’ve the authority and the management in a gaggle.’

Before the service started, Judi burdened how Andrew used ‘tactile and really dominant’ behaviour with the clergyman who was ready to greet them.

She defined: ‘Andrew goes as much as stand near the person whereas grabbing him by the higher arm, which I’ve by no means seen anybody do to a bishop in full regalia earlier than. 

‘After an intimate-looking chat Andrew finishes off this odd show by patting the clergyman in an influence pat that once more suggests senior authority.’

Andrew was at entrance and centre of proceedings as King Charles takes a break from royal duties as he battles most cancers and Prince William missed the service for ‘private causes’. Prince Edward and Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh had been additionally absent.

Queen Camilla arrived individually that means that Andrew, the Queen Elizabeth II‘s second born son, stepped ahead and led within the different royals together with Princess Anne.

One royal watcher instructed MailOnline: ‘Prince Andrew and the Yorks are firmly again within the fold’. 

It is the primary time the Duke of York has attended a public occasion because the Christmas Day service at Sandringham. And it got here nearly two years to the day from when he settled the sexual assault case filed in opposition to him by Virginia Giuffre, a intercourse slave sufferer of Andrew’s good friend Jeffrey Epstein.

The settlement was by no means disclosed however was estimated to be value round £12million ($16.3million). It spared him having to offer proof beneath oath at any trial within the US and there have been claims that the Queen helped him pay for it.

King Constantine’s funeral was attended by Princess Anne and her husband Vice Admiral Sir Timothy Laurence in January 2023. 

Constantine grew to become King of Greece in 1964 however was ousted from the throne when the monarchy was abolished in 1973. 

King Charles shouldn’t be anticipated to attend his memorial in Windsor after drawing again from public life following his most cancers analysis.

Camilla’s position within the service will see her once more taking the reigns as she works to take the strain off her husband.

Members of the Royal household have rallied across the King, with Prince William returning to duties after spending time caring for his spouse Princess Kate.

In a separate well being scare, the Princess of Wales had been admitted to The London Clinic for deliberate stomach surgical procedure, and she or he will be unable to carry out any royal engagements till at the least Easter.

Last month the Greek royal household placed on a sombre show as they attended a memorial service to mark one yr because the loss of life of King Constantine.

He died ‘of a stroke’, native media reported, following a number of hospital admissions within the months earlier than.

High-profile royals, together with Constantine’s son Crown Prince Pavlos and widow Queen Anne Marie, attended a personal ceremony on the former summer season palace of Tatoi, simply outdoors Athens.