Queen Mary and King Frederik’s kiss analysed by body language expert Dr Louise Mahler
Queen Mary’s balcony kiss has revealed a telling clue about her marriage, a body language expert says.
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There were several “misaligned” attempts at a kiss between King Frederik and Queen Mary on the balcony after his proclamation, but eventually one landed and it was genuine, according to an Australian body language expert.
Dr Louise Mahler, who analysed footage of the couple, said “there were several opportunities for a kiss that were misaligned”.
“I think the tension was seen when they grasped hands together,” Dr Mahler said.
“They actually looked away from each other.
“Mary had an opportunity to kiss and Frederik missed it, then the opposite happened and finally they kissed.
“I thought the kiss was genuine and he moved in towards her which was a strong and definitive move.”
The all important-kiss which Dr Mahler said was full of “warmth”, was a sign that the marriage was back on track following allegations of an affair between Frederik and a glamorous socialite.
Genoveva Casanova has furiously denied any romantic relationship with the royal and threatened legal action over the allegations.
Photos of King Frederik and Queen Mary since the allegations came to light in October have been frosty and strained.
Dr Mahler remarked on the amazing difference between photos taken of them just after the allegations surfaced and the balcony moment.
“Yes, what a difference,” she said. Today was emotion and joy.
“The past photos are all signs of discomfort and anger.
Dr Mahler said a picture of Frederik’s younger brother Prince Joachim – who was very much in the shadows during the proclamation event – shows him looking emotionless.
Sat in the back of a car he is waving to the crowds.
“His mouth has a slight smile, but his eyes are dead,” Dr Mahler said.
Prince Joachim, who moved to the US last year, publicly spoke out about his disappointment at Queen Margrethe stripping his children of their prince and princess titles.
There are suggestions the two brothers are on bad terms, with Joachim complaining that he has had difficulty finding a role for himself within the royal family.
He attended the proclamation alone. His wife Princess Marie and his four children stayed away.
Dr Mahler said the day was obviously very emotional for the new King and Queen.
She said it was very evident by their behaviour on the balcony.
“King Frederik covered his mouth as his made his entrance, perhaps a sign of disbelief and nerves,” she said.
“He seemed emotional and wiped what may have been a tears from his eye more than once
“His face dropped with emotional several times and his breathing was quite high.
“We don’t normally hear him speak and his voice was higher in pitch than I imagining it would be.”
She said there was a huge cheer from the crowd when Mary stepped out onto the balcony and another for when the children did the same.
She said Queen Mary’s emotion was evident by the downwards thrust to her wave for the first four swings of the arm, showing a heaviness of the occasion.
“She also turned to Frederik and gave a laugh that was not from the whole body, but just a downwards pump of the chest, which was a clear sign of emotion,” Dr Mahler said.
“When she took her arm back down to her side it did not reach her side, instead it sat off her body, another sign of emotion.”
She said Queen Mary’s interactions with her children were handled “with warmth, emotion and love”.
She said Australia could be proud of the Tasmanian-born Queen in how she handled herself in that moment.
“It’s unbelievable for a Tasmanian girl to be standing where she is today and she is magnificent,” Dr Mahler said.
“We can be very proud.”
Originally published as Queen Mary and King Frederik’s kiss analysed by body language expert Dr Louise Mahler
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