Kate and Meghan worked hard to put on a convincing display of friendship on Christmas Day - by using tactics favoured by the world's leading politicians.
After rumours of sangfroid have swirled around the two duchesses, the Christmas Day walk to church provided the perfect opportunity for them to put on a display of festive unity - and they didn't disappoint, according to a leading body language expert.
The Duchess of Cambridge and the Duchess of Sussex appeared tactile, laughing and joking as they walked side-by-side with their husbands...but was it merely an award-winning performance?
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Performance? The Duchess of Cambridge and the Duchess of Sussex appeared to put on a unified display after weeks of swirling rumours about their frosty friendship...and body language expert Judi James says the sisters-in-law used tactics employed by politicians to show their festive unity
In step: Kate, 36, and Meghan, 37, mirrored each other as they took the short walk from Sandringham House on the Royal Family's Norfolk estate yesterday. Royal fans should worry more about how the two princes reacted, says James, saying the usual brotherly glances were absent and they appeared to wear fixed grins throughout
Tactile: Meghan pats Kate's back as the couples leave church yesterday, again a gesture favoured by statesmen and women, says body language expert James, that shows the two women are striving to show public unity, whatever is happening behind royal doors
Word from the Queen: The monarch ordered the two couples to show a united front on Christmas Day, according to reports
According to expert Judi James, regardless of how the pair actually get on behind royal doors, there was clearly a concerted effort to show a yuletide united front - and it is actually William and Harry's apparent lack of ease that we should be more concerned about.
Of Kate and Meghan, James says: 'It reminds me of political body language. The kind of thing politicians do when they're walking with other heads of state and want to show some signs of rapport or unity.'
The Queen and Prince Charles allegedly made it clear that any rift between the two duchesses must be kept out of the public eye as they arrived together at the St Mary Magdalene Church.
Their body language spoke volumes about how the two women really feel, says James.
'They're walking in step, and there's enough mirroring to suggest like mindedness too. Kate has her left hand raised at the same time as Meghan - they're both gesticulating in an over-congruent way to show they're having a conversation.
'It looks performed, they're possibly trying a bit too hard.'
Kate and Meghan appeared deep in conversation, and Meghan's baby bump could be seen in her black dress
Despite the sisters-in-law appearing to grin throughout the short walk to the festive service, Kate wore a 'suppressed' smile, says James.
'Kate's mouth is in quite a suppressed position. Normally, Kate wears a classic perfect smile. Here, she looks slightly amused by what's happening. It looks like they're almost sharing a joke that they've got to perform this friendship routine.'
Royal fans should worry more about how the two princes reacted, saying the 'tie-signs' including brotherly glances were absent and they appeared to wear fixed grins throughout, a world away from their usual relaxed demeanour.
James says: 'Kate is becoming a lot stronger in the royal family as the Queen gets older. She's showing a degree of dominance by moving away from William in these images - last year she held his hand. This year, she's created a space between herself and her husband so she can get closer to Meghan. She's taken the diplomatic role here.
'By contrast, Meghan is very much holding on to Prince Harry's arm.'
The Queen allegedly told Kate and pregnant Meghan to put their differences aside by the time they sat down to watch her speech along with the rest of the nation at 3pm on BBC.
It comes as there have been rumours swirling for months of a rift between Meghan and other royals.
Rumours of the feud surfaced when the Duke and Duchess of Sussex announced they were moving out of Kensington Palace to live in Frogmore House in Windsor.
There were also reports of a falling out between Meghan and Kate during Princess Charlotte's bridesmaid dress fitting before the royal wedding earlier this year.
Kate and Meghan chatted to one another as they walked to the church this morning, alongside husbands Prince Harry and Prince William
Kate and Meghan both appeared happy and relaxed as they walked to the church yesterday. Kate wore a bright red coat, alongside Meghan, who chose a black outfit
Despite rumours of a rift the pair were seen laughing together with Prince Harry by their side as they celebrated the annual church service with the royal family
Meghan held her gloves in her hand and smiled as she linked arms with Prince Harry. Kate waved at wellwishers who had come out to see them on Christmas morning
It was also claimed that Prince William told the Queen that he did not think Meghan was a suitable wife for his brother.
The reports come after it was suggested that the Queen was eager to offer her support to pregnant Meghan to heal the rift with Kate.
A source told The Sunday Times that courtiers were eager to urge Meghan to seek advice from the monarch.
'Her Majesty has seen it all and could offer the duchess some helpful advice at the moment,' an insider said.
'Meghan would do well to nurture that relationship and pop over for the occasional cup of tea with the Queen. That is what Sophie Wessex has quietly done so well.'
It was hinted earlier this month that the Cambridge's would spend the day with the Middleton family in Berkshire, and Harry and Meghan would spend it with the Queen.
However Kensington Palace later confirmed they would be celebrating the day together in what was a show of solidarity between the royals.
The Royals' were led by Prince Charles to the church at the Norfolk estate, following by his sons and their wives and the rest of the family.
Meghan covered up her baby bump as she held a handbag and her black gloves in her right hand as they walked to church this morning
Meghan and Kate chatted amicably in front of the cameras today. Rumours of the feud surfaced when the Duke and Duchess of Sussex announced they were moving out of Kensington Palace to live in Frogmore House in Windsor
Meghan and Kate were both given armfuls of bouquets by well-wishers as they went on a brief walkabout after the service with their husbands
Smiling Prince Harry an Meghan were all smiles as they left the church yesterday after the traditional Christmas service
Scores of well-wishers get their camera phones out as Meghan hugs a member of the public in the crowd
Prince William, 36, and Harry, 34, joined their wives and the rest of the Royal Family as they put on a united front amid rumours of a 'rift' and mounting tensions between the two couples
Kate and Meghan reportedly fell out over the last year with Kate being reported as crying at Princess Charlotte's dress fitting for Meghan's wedding
Prince Charles allegedly also told Meghan and Kate to ensure their feud was kept out of the public eye
Kate chatted to fans as they waited outside the Norfolk church, collecting bunches of flowers from wellwishers
Meghan collects a boquet of flowers from the crowd as she chat to a police officer on duty
The Duchess of Sussex waves to the crowds as she left the church service yesterday
The 'Fab Four' appear to share a joke with Prince Charles as they make their way to church. They tried to quash rumours of a rift with the united front this morning
The duchess of Sussex and duchess of Cambridge appeared to be relaxed and happy in each other's company
Meghan was seen leaving the church (left) after the Christmas Day service this morning. The Duchess and Harry linked arms as they made their way back to Sandringham Hous
Meghan and Kate were given armfuls of bouquets by well-wishers as they went on a brief walkabout after the service with their husbands.
Kate chatted to Jill Lee, from Cambridge, who has watched the royals attend church on Christmas Day a number of times.
She said: 'I said to Kate 'were the children up early' and she said 'very early, but it was lovely to see their faces'.'
The 71-year-old, a retired seamstress, kissed Harry on the cheek a few years ago when he left church but this year he declined the offer - because of Meghan.
She said: 'I said to Harry 'I can't kiss you this year, can I?' and he said 'no' and pointed to his wife.'
After the morning service at the Church of St Mary Magdalene on the royal estate is a traditional event where they greet well-wishers.
Back at the house, lunch is prepared by their staff and served at 1pm, and the royals indulge in a giant turkey, reared at Sandringham.
The Queen sometimes quietly leaves the room and lets her family watch the national address by themselves, as she views it alone to see how it comes across.
Boxing Day, when the royals enjoy a breakfast buffet of kedgeree, bacon and eggs, often involves outdoor pursuits such as shooting, riding and walking.
Kensington Palace did not comment on the Christmas Day truce.
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