A picture posted by Prince William’s three children for Father’s Day had their backs to the camera to show the family’s intimacy, according to an expert.
Princes George and Louis and sister Princess Charlotte shared the post on the Kensington’s X account earlier today. It featured a picture of the quartet taken in Norfolk last month with their backs to the camera.
Many people on social media gushed at the snap. Now body language expert Judi James has shared its probable true meaning.
She told the Mirror: “Photographed from the back view, they avoid actually communicating with the camera. It suggests this is an intimate and loving moment caught rather than a ‘show pony’ one posed to please the viewer.”
The message shared on their family’s official social media channel was the first time a post had been shared from their channels signed by the children. The message on X, formerly Twitter: "We love you, Papa. Happy Father’s Day." It was signed off "G, C & L."
The children's message comes after their own father Prince William shared a moving post in tribute to the King as he revealed his affectionate nickname for the monarch. In a social media post, the Prince of Wales said “Happy Father’s Day, Pa. W” and attached a photo of a young William next to the future king, who had a small football at his feet.
The picture was taken on June 12, 1984, in the gardens of Kensington Palace, when William was not yet two years old. Later that same year William would gain a younger brother, the Duke of Sussex Prince Harry born in September.
The Royal Family’s X account also shared footage of Charles and his late father, Prince Philip, sourced from the BFI archive.
“Wishing all Dads, and those who may be missing their parents today, a relaxing Father’s Day,” the royal family’s official account said. Set to piano music, the footage showed several scenes of Philip and Charles together. In one clip Philip lifts baby Charles out of a pram, in another, the pair are seen sailing together.
Last year for Father’s Day the royal family shared a photo of a young Prince Harry and William with their dad. Three images were shared on Twitter with the caption: "To Dads everywhere, we wish you a very special Father’s Day today."
One image shows Prince Philip with his son Charles and the second one shows Queen Camilla with her father Major Bruce Shand. The third image shows Charles with his two sons William and Harry. The sweet image, taken in 1997, shows the three above the Falls of Muick on the Balmoral estate in Scotland.