Kensington Palace Posts Stunning Prince William Photos—and I Noticed a Major Shift in His Body Language

Keep the photos coming, please

Published Nov 26, 2024

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Kensington Palace isn’t exactly in the habit of dropping photos of Prince William without good reason, but when they do, you better believe I'm glued to my screen. The latest snap drop? Pure gold. These pics give us a fresh glimpse of the future king doing what he does best—showing up, looking sharp and giving royal watchers subtle clues about his vibe.

On November 26, the royal fam’s official social media pages treated us to several shots of the Prince of Wales, 42, hanging out with the 1st Battalion Welsh Guards at Salisbury Plain in Wiltshire, England and I couldn't help but notice his body language.

“After two remarkable years leading historic ceremonial events, the Welsh Guards have transitioned back to their vital operational roles,” the caption explained, adding details about their training day, which included live-fire exercises and some next-level drone demos.

In the pics, Prince William is rocking full camo, a military cap and that glorious scruffy beard I just can’t ignore. But the real story? His physicality. He is serving serious zen king vibes—calm, relaxed and totally in his element. His open stance, with hands casually at his sides, radiates confidence and comfort. And that megawatt grin? It’s the cherry on top.

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Here’s the thing: seeing William enjoy himself at engagements isn’t groundbreaking, but his body language here feels like a shift. Compare this to earlier moments this month, and it’s a noticeable departure. Case in point: During his visit to Homewards Newport, the Royal Geographical Society in London (pictured below) or South Africa’s Simon’s Town Harbour, he leaned on his go-to move—crossing his hands in front of his body. Sure, it looks polished, but according to body language experts, it can read as slightly reserved or protective.

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So, is it a habit? Probably. After all, being in the public eye 24/7 has got to come with its quirks. But when William lets his guard down, like he did with the Welsh Guards, onlookers get a glimpse of the king he’s becoming—steady, confident and quietly magnetic. And honestly? I'm here for it and apparently so are others.

“I know this is super controversial to say, but damn… looking good, Your Highness,” one fan commented. “I love William with a beard!” another chimed in. A third fan declared, “This is the sexiest man alive.”

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Some couldn’t help but draw comparisons to the late Princess Diana. “The head tilt is just like his mom,” one person noted, referencing the final photo in the carousel. Another added, “Photos 2 and 5 remind me so much of Princess Diana—it feels like she’s right there.”

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