Body language experts analyse Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank’s royal wedding
Boy, were we in for a treat this year, as not only was there one royal wedding to celebrate, but two. While everyone made sure to tune in to watch Prince Harry marry the now Duchess of Sussex in May, it was a pleasant surprise when the Queen’s granddaughter Princess Eugenie announced her wedding for the month of October.
Marrying Jack Brooksbank in the iconic St. George’s chapel, Princess Eugenie looked radiant and positively glowing as she stood in front of family and friends, ready to say her vows while the world watched on.
She stunned in a beautiful Peter Pilotto gown and accessorised it in true royal fashion, with a tiara. But while these were all obvious to the eye, what you may not have noticed is the loved-up couple’s body language.
“This couple is completely enveloped in one another,” said human behavioural expert and author Susan Constantine to Goodhousekeeping.com. “From start to finish, you can tell this is a solid couple who actively listens – and respects – one another.”
Throughout the ceremony, Jack seemed visibly nervous, as he prepared himself to wed the Princess in front of millions.
“He’s sporting a sombre look,” body language expert Patti Wood told GoodHousekeeping.com.
“He’s holding all of his tension in his mouth without letting it get the best of him.”
But despite her fiancé’s anxiousness, Eugenie is completely enthralled with her husband-to-be. “Although her mouth is also tightly closed, she’s looking at him like he’s delicious,” says Wood. “It’s a look you’ll typically see when someone spots someone new and attractive, which makes it rare – and extra-special – on their big day.”
During the vow and ring exchange, which is the most important part of the entire ceremony, the couple is seen rubbing each other’s fingers. “This is their way of playing and comforting one another,” Wood explains.
While the ring exchange didn’t go smoothly for Jack, Constantine points out Eugenie’s reaction to the moment. “When he’s having a hard time with the ring, Eugenie maintains her stance and is very patient with him. She doesn’t try to step in or adjust the ring herself but lets him take charge.”
Once the formalities were done and dusted, the newlyweds made their way outside where they shared a kiss in front of a doting crowd.
“There’s a special tenderness and sweetness in this highly publicised moment,” Wood explains. “Her light handhold, his check in before the kiss, and the mutual gaze are all good signs, especially on a couple’s wedding day.”
As Jack holds on to Eugenie during the kiss, his hand is placed firmly on her lower back, while the Princess has a much gentler touch, and according to Wood, this shows his deep level of respect for his new wife.
“This couple has a strong, unbreakable love for one another, which you can see through their mutual gaze and full smiles,” Wood says.
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