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.”