Carole Middleton has 'maternal' and 'supportive' bond with son-in-law Prince William, who looks 'relaxed' in her company, says body language expert Prince William, 41, has a famously close relationship with the Middleton family READ MORE: William's helping hand for Carole: Prince shows he is a true gentleman as he helps Kate's mother when she gets her heel stuck in Ascot turf By Maria Chiorando For Mailonline Published: 00:54 BST, 20 June 2024 | Updated: 00:57 BST, 20 June 2024 e-mail 3 View comments The close relationship Prince William shares with Carole Middleton was on show as the pair attended Royal Ascot together today, according to a body language expert. Judi James told The Sun that the Prince of Wales, 41, who looked like a 'schoolboy' in his top hat, appeared to have 'triggered some maternal-looking body language responses from his mother-in-law'. She added that the close proximity the pair were standing in signals that they are 'a very relaxed and close family unit'.
According to Judi, the way William and Carole, 69, interact show the 'support and affection' they share as a family. 'It's so clear that the presence of Kate’s mother and father, who have had a very parental role in William’s life, creates what looks like a safe place for William to relax and have fun in the wake of all the worries over his wife’s illness,' Judi added. Prince William is pictured with his mother-in-law Carole Middleton as the two attend Royal Ascot together today According to body.
