Prince William had subtle gesture to Princess Kate while debuting new look in unexpected video

The Prince and Princess of Wales featured in a video congratulating Team GB on their extraordinary achievements at the 2024 Paris Olympics, and a body language expert has spotted a subtle gesture of pride between the royal couple.

Royals William and Kate featured alongside the likes of Snoop Dogg, David Beckham and Jessica Ennis-Hill in congratulating the Team GB athletes.

Princess Kate says: "From all of us watching at home, congratulations to Team GB."

William adds: "Well done on all you've achieved, you've been an inspiration to us all."

While many viewers were drawn to Prince William's uncharacteristic look - he sported stubble - others were drawn to something different.

Now a body language expert has weighed in on the message, and revealed a sweet moment shared between the two.

The expert, Judi James, told The Sun that William is 'clearly dedicating himself totally to time off' with Kate and their children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis.

James added: "It looks even more telling that it is Kate who takes the lead in this clip, just as she often used to before her illness.

"She speaks first and uses the animated, emphatic gesticulation to send out the stronger message of pride in Team GB."

She added: "Kate rewards us with her signature, symmetric smile here that suggests warm, regal pride in the team while William’s clamped lips and puckered smile also hints at pride in his wife as she steps into the lead again here."

Kate and William congratulated Team GB. (X/@KensingtonRoyal)

Kate shared that in March this year that she has been undergoing treatment for cancer.

In a follow up in June, she shared: "I am making good progress, but as anyone going through chemotherapy will know, there are good days and bad days. On those bad days you feel weak, tired and you have to give in to your body resting.

"But on the good days, when you feel stronger, you want to make the most of feeling well. My treatment is ongoing and will be for a few more months."

With regards to William's pared back look, James added: "It implies both strength, support and toughness here as well as showing the kind of off-duty vibe that defines him in a new role as dedicated husband and dad under extraordinary circumstances.

"It sends out reassuring signals that he has ‘got this’, with a suggestion of dedication and putting Kate’s needs first."