Prince William was “completely overpowered” as he was “teased” for missing the darts board by a celebrity A-list actress, according to a body language expert.
The Prince of Wales recorded a video promoting the Earthshot report documentary at Alexandra Palace with Emmy award-winning actress Hannah Waddingham.
Kensington Palace shared a video of the pair in fits of laughter after both Waddingham and William missed the dartboard while competing in a friendly match.
Body language expert Judi James suggests that the Prince of Wales “might secretly be in awe of” the Ted Lasso star.
Prince William was “completely overpowered” as he was “teased” for missing the darts board by a celebrity A-list actress, according to a body language expert
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She told the Mail: “It's rather sweet to see William completely over-powered in his performance here by the assertive, statuesque and funny Hannah Waddingham, who reduces him to a state of chuckling fan.
“William's famously competitive traits shine through at the beginning as he holds the darts like a pro, waving them as he talks to Hannah in a confident gesture that implies ‘Just watch this!’.”
“He throws the dart as she speaks, and his clamped-lip expression suggests intention and focus on getting a bullseye.
“There is a small moment when there is a hint from William's body language that suggests he might actually be going to blag it and pretend the dart hit home for the video.
Prince William explained how the Earthshot initiative works
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“But as Hannah joins in, he's left with no option but to let out an embarrassed gasp as it is revealed to be lying on the floor.”
After the darts match, James explained that William's reaction demonstrated his friendly relationship with the Emmy award-winning actress.
“From then on, it is all playful, schoolboy-sounding chuckles and giggles from William as Hannah takes over the direction of the shot while he holds his arms out in a barrier, trying to hide the dart from view.
“His wide, uproarious smile with its edge-to-edge teeth suggests genuine pleasure and playful good humour here as he allows himself to be teased by a celebrity his behaviour suggests he might secretly be in awe of.”
The Prince of Wales scored 43 points on his first visit to the board and 11 on his second
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Prince William went on to speak about his “decade of change”, explaining how the Earthshot initiative works and revealed that he has an “obsession with seaweed”.
The Prince of Wales, who scored 43 points on his first visit to the board and 11 on his second, also shared what inspired him to start the initiative.
The sketch was to promote the upcoming Earthshot report documentary that is set to premiere on BBC One at 5pm on Sunday, December 15.
The new environmental documentary travels across four continents from the Western United States to Ecuador, South Africa and the UK.
