It may not seem like much, but this thoughtful gesture is actually a well-known trick used to help children feel more seen, heard and comfortable. By physically lowering herself to the child’s level, Duchess Sophie reduces any sense of authority or dominance, which helps foster open and relaxed communication.
And this isn’t the first time we’ve seen Sophie use it. Just last month, during a visit to the Royal School for the Blind Charity, a video shared by Buckingham Palace showed her engaging warmly with students—and yep, she was right down at their level again, chatting and smiling with ease.