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Prince William’s Body Language Spoke Volumes at Recent Event, According to Expert

"He’s very statesmanlike"

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From the Royal Ascot to Japan's recent state visit, Prince William is keeping busy with his royal duties. And while he's been attending these events solo, amid his wife Kate Middleton’s cancer treatments, the 42-year-old prince is juggling it all like a pro.

If you need proof, then consider an analysis from body language expert Darren Stanton, who closely observed the royal while he attended this year's Breakthrough Energy Summit in London. For the occasion, William turned up in his classic navy suit and he connected with Microsoft co-founder, Bill Gates.

On behalf of Betfair Slots, Stanton told us, “Straight from the get-go, it’s clear to see that Prince William carries himself fantastically. As soon as I saw him walking in line with Bill Gates, neither of them appeared uncomfortable in each other’s presence. They’ve clearly got mutual respect towards each other. Gates was smiling along with William, who seemed really engaged—not just for the sake of appearing engaged, but he was asking lots of questions and genuinely seemed interested in what he had to say."

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Stanton also discussed how confident the prince looked during his interactions with the famous businessman. He continued, “I didn’t see any signs of nervousness coming from William. Despite being one of the most powerful figures in the room, he seemed really comfortable. There were no hands in jackets, playing with his cufflinks or biting his lip, which are signs of nerves or apprehension.”

According to the body language expert, the prince's confidence is even apparent in how he walks. “William handles himself with great gravitas," Stanton said. “He’s very statesmanlike. In terms of the way he carries himself, he walks very tall now, his shoulders are back and he appears completely comfortable within himself. Overall, the shots of William show a man that’s completely confident within his environment and surroundings.”

Another key observation? William made a certain gesture that revealed he's a careful listener. Stanton explained, “There was a great shot of William talking with his hand on his chin, which is an evaluation gesture. In this context, when someone rests their arm on their other arm and rubs their chin, that’s what we call evaluation. It’s a gesture that shows William is processing what’s been said to him so he gets it right. He wants to understand what he’s being told and reply with some sort of degree of understanding.”

While attending the Breakthrough Energy Summit, a yearly event that brings together a network of global climate leaders working toward a clean energy future, Prince William was joined by Gates for a tour and learned about a few innovative solutions to help the climate. He also made a speech to honor those who've been working on climate solutions. He said, "Today, we celebrate the innovators, entrepreneurs and optimists, as well as the allies and investors, providing the necessary support along their journey to scale. Together, we will create a sustainable future for generations to come."

Keep up the great work, William.

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