This is because while William greeted the sisters, the greeting with Beatrice reportedly showed signs of “tension”, according to a body language expert. This is because there was a lack of smiles and cheer between the cousins, who had not been seen together for some time. Speaking exclusively to the Daily Express on behalf of casino.org, Inbaal Honigman said the greeting suggested Beatrice wanted to move away as soon as possible.
Honigman said: “Princess Beatrice’s cheek-kiss with the Heir to the Throne is dutiful, not cheerful.
“Her eyes are lowered, as if deep in thought, suggesting some tension. She’s not looking towards Prince William at all. In addition, no smile is indicated through her pout.
“A cheek kiss can include a smile, even if the lips can’t join in while they’re squeezed into a kiss mouth shape. For example, raised cheeks can suggest a smile, or perhaps a dimple, even raised eyebrows or narrowed eyes would suggest that the person is feeling happy, while their lips form into a kissy shape. But Beatrice shows none of those.
“Her sharp elbow is angled away from her and away from William, revealing that she’s trying to peel herself out of the move as soon as possible.”
This is because it would be the first time they had been seen with their royal relatives in some time, especially since scandals surrounding their father, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor.
Instead, King Charles has reportedly been covering the costs, despite the fact that Beatrice and Eugenie are not even working royals. The sisters have made no public comment on this.