The Royal Family put on a united front as Prince Harry left the UK to rejoin Meghan Markle in Canada following the couple’s step down from the fold. While Megxit has shaken the monarchy to its core, Kate, Duchess of Cambridge put on a brave face as she greeted guests at the UK-Africa Investment Summit reception.
Kate, 38, and Prince William, 37, hosted their first-ever Buckingham Palace event with the Queen away in Sandringham for her winter break.
They were joined by Prince Edward, Sophie, Countess of Wessex and Princess Anne at the evening who supported them with greeting guests.
Kate and Sophie have appeared to be chummy at family gatherings and events in the past and have been snapped smiling and laughing together on more than one occasion.
However, despite Kate’s admirable effort to stay composed with guests, she appeared to let her “state face” slip as she chatted to fellow royal Sophie on Monday.
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Energy reader Alison Ward analysed photos of the evening for Express.co.uk and claimed the Duchess appeared “strained.”
The body language expert said: “The strain of recent events is evident to see in some of last night’s pictures from the state reception.
“Kate warmly greets officials and is clearly still very much in love with William but when she meets Sophie, Duchess of Wessex that’s when the strain shows.
She claimed Kate’s usually composed body language told a different story as she chatted to the Countess.
The energy reader added: “Kate’s eyes are not showing as much warmth and her hands are defensively across her stomach.
She added: “It suggests that Kate put on her ‘state face’ to welcome her guests.
“This was more obvious at last night’s occasion when normally she is able to hide it.”
According to Alison, Kate allowed herself to relax with Sophie and reveal how she was really feeling for a moment.
She said: “Kate let her guard down with her known relatives as seen in this picture with Sophie.”
Both royal women looked striking in red gowns and their coordinated outfits sent a strong message.
In the Queen’s absence it seems Kate and Sophie wished to display their willingness to work together following Meghan and Harry’s departure.
Following Meghan and Harry’s step down as senior royals, the couple will cease to use their HRH titles and will no longer officially represent the Queen.
Prince Harry was made to give up his military role - a sign there is no halfway house to being an official royal.
While the Sussexes will strive to honour their royal patronages their withdrawal from the monarchy’s inner core could create more work for other younger royals.
There is a chance Kate and William will pick up some of the duties which Meghan and Harry can no longer complete as non-working royal family members.
Prince Harry was pictured arriving in Canada this morning where he will have reunited with his wife and son.
The Sussexes’ situation outside the royal family will be reviewed by the palace in a year’s time.
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