A body language spotted signs the young royal holds her mother and father in high regard. Princess Charlotte made a very telling gesture that shows her "hero-worships" dad Prince William, an expert has said. Princess Kate hosted a carol service at Westminster Abbey before Christmas supported by her husband Prince William and their children Prince George, 10, Princess Charlotte, eight, and five-year-old Louis.
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The royal children were introduced to the Dean of Westminster, Dr David Hoyle, outside the Abbey's great west door when they first arrived with their father William.
As they walked into the Abbey they paused for a moment to post Christmas cards, in a special postbox, containing messages for children who might be struggling this Christmas, something open to all youngsters attending.
Recalling the event, body language expert Judi James told the Mirror it was Charlotte, who produced the most telling sign, explaining: "Even though she walks with her mother she throws a quick glance back at her father.
"William is doing his usual auto-contact checking gesture, placing one hand over his jacket in a partial barrier ritual. Charlotte picks up on this and mirrors William, performing an identical gesture as they walk into the Abbey.
"It's always seen as George who is the one who copies and mirrors his father, while Charlotte has copied Kate in the past but this one simple but twinned mimicry gesture suggests that Charlotte hero-worships both her mum and her dad and has strong feelings of empathy for William in particular."
Charlotte's mum the Princess of Wales, 42, is recovering from abdominal surgery in hospital. She is not expected to carry out official engagements until after Easter, with the Prince of Wales clearing his diary of official duties for the time being.