“These are a couple who recognise the complete catastrophe that surrounds them, but know what they must do and deliver in a goosebump moment of professionalism few in the world could emulate,” the Australian expert told Woman’s Day.
She suggested the Prince and Princess of Wales may have been bracing themselves for public scrutiny or even heckling, similar to reactions King Charles has faced during recent appearances.
According to Mahler, signs of unease could be seen in Kate’s heavy eyes, rigid arms and limited blinking.
“She looks terrified, startled, concerned, but maintains her posture and composure while William bites his lip and turns his head towards her, oozing support and no doubt petrified that this will be the moment that may break her,” Mahler said.
William “Not in a Calm State”
While attending the awards ceremony, Prince William acknowledged that he was “not in a calm state” to watch the historical drama Hamnet, following what has been a turbulent period for the Royal Family.
The 43-year-old was asked whether he had seen the Oscar-nominated film, which focuses on the death of William Shakespeare’s son and the grief that inspired the playwright to write Hamlet.