If navigating relationships with in-laws is tricky territory, Prince William is on solid ground when it comes to Carole and Michael Middleton. And the 'telling' sign was a deceptively light-hearted moment, Ms James told The Daily Mail. 'William and Carole's body language bonding here was predominantly about the spontaneous haptics, or using touch to convey emotions,' Ms James explained. They would not have had an opportunity to speak freely or express their feelings during a 'worrying' time for the royal family. In fact, their discretion in the run-up to William and Kate's royal wedding made them 'more popular than ever' within the halls of Buckingham Palace.

Source: Daily Mail January 31, 2026 18:44 UTC