<p id=”par-1_42″>All eyes were on the royal family as they arrived for King Charles’ annual pre-Christmas luncheon at <a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/news/rodents-and-asbestos-are-a-few-reasons-some-royals-dislike-buckingham-palace.html/”>Buckingham Palace</a>. The luncheon, held on Dec. 16, is the final family gathering before the monarch heads to the Sandringham estate for the holiday. </p>
<p id=”par-2_23″>Prince William, the Princess of Wales (<a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/news/dont-be-fooled-this-is-what-kate-middleton-was-really-like-in-school.html/”>formerly known as Kate Middleton</a>), and their three children, attended, as did Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie. </p>
<p id=”par-3_37″>Now, experts are sharing their thoughts on everything from what Kate wore to Beatrice and Eugenie’s body language as they get ready to close the door on a difficult year amid the fallout with their parents. </p>
<h2 class=”wp-block-heading” id=”h-princess-beatrice-and-princess-eugenie-showed-genuine-emotion-following-a-tough-year”>Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie showed genuine emotion following a tough year</h2>
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<p id=”par-4_49″>Darren Stanton is a body language and behavioral expert with a degree in psychology. The former police officer previously used his expertise to uncover the truth when interviewing hundreds of suspects. He later moved into media and TV as a consultant and has been dubbed the “Human Lie Detector.” </p>
<p id=”par-5_46″>Speaking on behalf of <a href=”https://casino.betfair.com/” target=”_blank” rel=”noreferrer noopener”>Betfair Casino</a>, Stanton told Showbiz Cheat Sheet, “These shots of [Beatrice and Eugenie] in the car are particularly strong. For me, the key theme that comes through is authenticity, that sense of genuine emotion rather than something being performed for the cameras.</p>
<p id=”par-6_53″>“What we’re seeing is real happiness and genuine excitement about heading to the king’s pre-Christmas lunch, and that’s especially noticeable with Beatrice. Her face is visibly lit up; there’s an openness there. She’s maintaining her composure extremely well, and she does genuinely look happy. It doesn’t feel forced or staged in any way.”</p>
<h2 class=”wp-block-heading” id=”h-expert-says-kate-was-sending-a-message-with-her-red-outfit-choice”>Expert says Kate was sending a message with her red outfit choice</h2>
<p id=”par-7_49″>Another expert discussed the arrival of the Wales family and Kate’s festive red look. The princess wore a bright red dress with a white polka-dotted motif by Alessandra Rich. Because nothing Kate wears is by accident, a fashion expert is sharing what William’s wife was likely trying to convey.</p>
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<p id=”par-8_51″>Lauren Bulla is a fashion journalist who has been featured in The Independent, New Wave Magazine, and several other publications. She recently became the Fashion Editor of Groupie Magazine, where she has revamped their fashion offerings, notably providing in-depth, on-the-ground coverage of New York, Paris, London, Berlin, and Copenhagen fashion weeks.</p>
<p id=”par-9_73″>Speaking on behalf of <a href=”https://www.olbg.com/casino-sites” target=”_blank” rel=”noreferrer noopener”>OLBG</a>, Bulla told Showbiz Cheat Sheet, “Though you can’t see the full outfit, [Kate] has clearly chosen a festive color in tune with the holiday season. Red is a color that not only represents holiday cheer but also symbolizes courage, bravery, and joy. The pattern appears to be a combination of polka-dot and floral design, playing into her proclivity for light-touch femininity, and elegance — ever present across her ensembles.” </p>
<p id=”par-10_76″>Bulla added that Kate is “also wearing a pair of quintessential dangle Van Cleef & Arpels earrings in the maison’s iconic Alhambra motif, which represent luck. This pared-back jewelry option shines with a quieter nod to luxury. Literally tied together with a lavallière loose neckline bow, the dress is not only feminine and elegant, but this detail was a common styling accessory amongst intellectuals, signaling back to the meaning of her red ensemble — bravery and freedom.”</p>
<p id=”par-11_18″><em>Showbiz Cheat Sheet acknowledges that conditions and cultures can impact body language and is sensitive to all backgrounds.</em></p>