AS the nation continues to mourn the loss of Queen Elizabeth II, her grieving family have returned from Balmoral to pay their own respects.
Her son, King Charles III, even made a surprise visit to see emotional crowds gathered at Buckingham Palace, as well as tributes that have been laid for his much-loved late mother.
King Charles III and Camilla stopped to view the tributes to his late mother
Britain’s King Charles takes a moment outside Buckingham Palace
Whilst there, the 73-year-old, who was joined by his wife Camilla, spoke with well-wishers who turned out in support of the Royal family.
He wandered around the grounds and took in the messages and countless bunches of flowers that adorned the gates.
But, understandably, his torment was clear for all to see, and, according to top body language expert Judi James, the new King looked “vulnerable” and “overwhelmed by grief.”
Judi told Fabulous: “Charles looks so vulnerable in his grief here that he prompts a very extreme response from the crowds.
“His body language is usually stoic and suppressed but here, as a mourning son, he finally shows his emotional side that has an empathetic response from the public.”
Judi continued to pinpoint one moment when he stopped to gather himself while looking at the flowers.
She explained: “He is hiding nothing here, pausing in a pose that suggests he is overwhelmed by grief.
“He throws his hands in the air and he holds his hand to his face as he looks at the tributes to his mother.”
Judi then pointed out that she thought he looked like he was also taking comfort in the gathering crowds’ kind words and gestures.
“As a response he receives the warmest body language welcome that recognises the shared mourning at the Queen’s death.
“He looks surprised and startled at the empathy that even emerges in someone kissing his hand.
“This suggests that this sudden popularity and wave of caring affection is something he was unaware existed just as soon as he revealed his more human side.”
The Queen passed away on Thursday 8 September at the age of 96.
In a statement released shortly afterwards by Buckingham Palace, Royal aides said: “The Queen died peacefully at Balmoral this afternoon.
“The King and The Queen Consort will remain at Balmoral this evening and will return to London tomorrow.”
A well-wisher kisses the hand of King Charles III during a walkabout outside Buckingham Palace
King Charles III looked touched by onlookers’ well wishes
