King Charles's Recent Body Language Is A Major Change From Other Royal Outings, According to Expert

When it comes to communication, it's not always about what is said, it’s often the things left unsaid that reveal the most. A sigh, a smile, a subtle shift in posture, body language can speak louder than words. That’s why when the celebrities (and royals) step out in public, experts are constantly watching for those little tells. From Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce to Prince William and Kate Middleton, body language offers a behind-the-scenes peek into what they might really be thinking or feeling.

Now, King Charles is the latest royal to be analyzed, thanks to his recent trip to Balmoral Castle in Scotland. The 76-year-old monarch officially kicked off his summer stay there on Monday, August 18, with a traditional welcome ceremony. Wearing a classic tartan kilt, he inspected troops from the Balaklava Company, 5th Battalion of the Royal Regiment of Scotland and reunited with their iconic mascot, Corporal Cruachan IV, a very cute Shetland pony.

But beyond the photo ops, body language expert Darren Stanton, speaking on behalf of Betfair Slots, picked up on something deeper: this is the King at his most comfortable.

“What stands out immediately is how relaxed and genuinely happy he looks at Balmoral,” Stanton explained. “This is the place where he grew up, where so many of his happiest memories with his parents were formed; and that emotional connection comes through very clearly in his body language.”

Stanton pointed out Charles’s "unguarded" facial expressions, natural eye creases and softened posture as key signs of joy.

"His posture loosens in a way we don’t often see during more formal royal duties," Stanton added. “There’s also an ease in how he holds himself, shoulders relaxed, movements fluid rather than controlled… Balmoral isn’t just a royal residence to him; it’s the setting tied to his formative experiences.”