<p id=”par-1_60″>All eyes have been on <a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/royal-family/?swcfpc=1″>the royal family</a> as the Royal Ascot is in full swing. <a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/tag/king-charles/?swcfpc=1″>King Charles</a> and <a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/tag/camilla-parker-bowles/?swcfpc=1″>Queen Camilla</a> arrived on Day One of the five-day horse racing festival hoping to experience the same euphoria they did in 2023 when their horse, Desert Hero, triumphed in the King George V Stakes giving them their first Royal Ascot win.</p>
<p id=”par-2_40″>However, it wasn’t meant to be as this year’s horse, Reaching High, did not back up his status as the favorite. And according to a body langugae expert, neither Charles or Camilla could hide their feelings after the race. </p>
<h2 class=”wp-block-heading” id=”h-expert-says-the-king-was-in-very-high-spirits-to-start-the-day”>Expert says the king was ‘in very high spirits’ to start the day</h2>
<p id=”par-3_53″>Darren Stanton is a body language and behavioral expert with a degree in psychology. He previously worked as a police officer and 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>
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<p id=”par-4_46″>Speaking on behalf of <a href=”https://casino.betfair.com/p/slots” target=”_blank” rel=”noreferrer noopener”>Betfair Slots</a>, Stanton told Showbiz Cheat Sheet: “The king looked to be in very high spirits in the carriage, you could see genuine smiles throughout the journey. There were clear laugh lines and crows feet, his whole face was engaged in the smile. </p>
<p id=”par-5_80″>“Camilla was trying hard not to lose her hat, as she was at Trooping the Colour. She seemed much less nervous about it this time though. Her friend, Sarah Keswick, seemed to be having the same issue and they seemed to be joking about it together, making comments to each other followed by big, genuine smiles. Charles also seemed to be enjoying the struggles they were having with their hats and kept looking at Camilla’s and cracking a broad grin.”</p>
<p id=”par-6_55″>Stanaton added: “As they arrived in the paddock, the king and queen’s interactions with Zara and Mike Tindall show what a close-knit family they are. There were a lot of genuine smiles and laughs between them and their matching and mirroring gestures throughout their conversation show them to be very much on the same page.” </p>
<h2 class=”wp-block-heading” id=”h-king-charles-appeared-angry-about-the-result-of-the-race-camilla-was-stunned”>King Charles appeared ‘angry’ about the result of the race, Camilla was stunned</h2>
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<p id=”par-7_42″>Later in the day, the king and queen endured some disappointment when Reaching High did not come out a winner. Reaching High got stuck near the rail and was never in contention to win the Ascot Stakes, finishing in ninth place. </p>
<p id=”par-8_71″>“The mood did dip slightly after the king’s horse lost,” Stanton noted. “Charles could be seen rubbing the back of his head, which is a self-soothing gesture that is a classic sign someone is annoyed or frustrated. His furrowed brow and reddening face also suggest that he was quite angry about the loss, whilst his head being tilted down and to the side is a sign he was quite embarrassed. </p>
<p id=”par-9_18″>“Camilla’s reaction to the loss was one of total surprise. Her mouth dropped open and her eyes widened.”</p>
<p id=”par-10_18″><em>Showbiz Cheat Sheet acknowledges that conditions and cultures can impact body language and is sensitive to all backgrounds.</em></p>