But the royals are maintaining both a professional and festive demeanor as they go on with their holiday plans.
- This image speaks volumes, according to body language expert Jess Ponce III, co-author of"A.W.E.S.O.M.E.
7 Keys to Unlock the Speaker Within.
“In an exclusive interview with The List, Ponce explains, “The photo is all about accessibility.
The candid and casual feel of the image shows them being a family, just like yours or mine …
It’s cheery without seeming [to be] staged.”
He adds that this picture is very different from the family’s formal portraits.
It has an aura of behind the scenes of the royal family.”
The king is seen in profile looking ahead, while the smiling queen turns her gaze to her husband.
Ponce says that this kind of avoidance is common in other photos of the king and his late mother.
“The king’s recent Christmas card reflects this.
