When asked whether he had seen the film Hamnet — which focuses on the death of William Shakespeare’s 11-year-old son — William offered a candid reply.
“I need to be in quite a calm state and I am not at the moment,” he said.
Many interpreted the comment as a subtle reflection of his current emotional state following Andrew’s arrest.
Body Language Signals “Undeniable Tensions”
While the couple refrained from addressing the scandal directly, body language expert Judi James suggested their demeanor spoke volumes.
Speaking to Page Six, James noted that William and Kate’s behavior differed from their usual confident and composed presence at public engagements. According to her, the events of the past week have created “undeniable tensions.”
“[The royals] walk side by side with their arms hanging loose at their sides, with a closeness of the dangling inner hands suggesting a desire to clasp hands here or perhaps to perform the kind of signature truncated touches, pats and strokes they often give each other to support each other at events like this,” James explained.
However, she pointed out a noticeable shift in their interaction.