Meghan Markle 'laughing in delight' as Princess Kate 'downgraded' in Coronation move
The King selected a photo of the Duchess of Sussex as part of the official Buckingham Palace souvenir programme to accompany the Coronation.
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Meghan Markle is "laughing in delight" whilst Princess Kate has been "downgraded", according to a body language expert.
On Tuesday, King Charles gave a big indication that Meghan Markle's future in the Royal Family was not over.
The King selected a photo of the Duchess of Sussex as part of the official Buckingham Palace souvenir programme to accompany the Coronation.
The selected picture includes King Charles, Camilla, Prince William, Kate, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, Prince Louis, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.
Meghan Markle is "laughing in delight" whilst Princess Kate has been "downgraded" according to a body language expert.
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Judi James analysed the Royal Family members' body language in the portrait.
She said: "Kate has received a body language downgrade here.
"Standing to the side of the pose and looking outward, she appears stripped of her current status as the stand-out star of the Firm.
"It's Meghan who catches the eye here, bending forward and laughing in delight as she shares the happy moment with Camilla and Charlotte in a very active and relaxed-looking way.
"Her pose here suggests warmth and a desire to get involved as part of the family."
James told the Mirror: "The choice of a pose that depicts the royals as one fond, loving and closely-bonded family group is so distant from current reality that it suggests that Charles is either a fan of historical air-brushing and photo-shopping, sweeping all the splits, rifts and bitterness under the carpet or that he is keen to show the Sussex’s are welcome back into the fold, with an added hint that maybe life wasn’t so bad for them here after all."
The family portrait was taken at the gardens at Clarence House by royal photographer Chris Jackson to mark King Charles's 70th birthday in 2018.
The move is being seen as an olive branch to Prince Harry and Meghan despite the fact the Duchess of Sussex has chosen not to attend the landmark event.
Buckingham Palace confirmed that Prince Harry will attend the historic ceremony on his own.
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Last Wednesday, the Royal Family confirmed that Prince Harry will attend the historic ceremony on his own.
The Palace said: "Buckingham Palace is pleased to confirm that the Duke of Sussex will attend the Coronation Service at Westminster Abbey on 6th May.
“The Duchess of Sussex will remain in California with Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet.”
Whilst Archewell, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s charitable foundation, issued a nearly identical statement to Buckingham Palace confirming the Duke of Sussex will join guests at the Coronation.
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