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Marie Claire
Marie Claire
Lifestyle
Kristin Contino

Body Language Expert Says Princess Kate Has Evolved Her "Finishing School Impression" to a "Relaxed" and "Natural" Persona Since Engagement

Prince William and Kate Middleton smiling during their engagement interview.

Sunday, November 16 will mark 15 years since Kate Middleton and Prince William announced their engagement to the world. Wearing a blue Issa wrap dress that would go on to become instantly iconic, Kate looked refined yet nervous as she showed off Princess Diana's sapphire and diamond engagement ring to the cameras. Reflecting on their mannerisms during the engagement interview, body language expert Darren Stanton says that the Prince and Princess of Wales have come a long way.

"When you look back at that engagement interview, what really stands out is just how reserved and formal both William and Kate appeared," Stanton says, speaking on behalf of Betfair Slots. He adds that the couple's "body language reflected a sense of stiffness—very 'stiff upper lip'—as if they were still learning how to navigate public attention."

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