10 Times Princess Anne's Body Language Said It All

Luminaries packed the house for King Charles' coronation in 2023 — but one of the most anticipated guests was Charles' son, Prince Harry. Although Harry famously left the firm in 2020, some hoped that his attendance might signal a reconciliation between the prince and his estranged family members. Unfortunately, Harry kept his distance from many of his kin — including his older brother, Prince William. To add insult to injury, Harry was seated several rows behind William and the other senior royals. Some royal watchers were convinced that the regals had conspired to punish Harry with the awkward seating arrangement. 

However, Princess Anne's behavior at the event suggested otherwise. When Anne saw Harry at the coronation, she didn't give him the cold shoulder. Instead, she greeted him with warm, welcoming body language. The pair exchanged a silent greeting and Harry flashed a smile at his aunt. 

Royal expert Jennie Bond told OK Magazine that they seemed "very relaxed together" during the exchange. "It was entirely natural to stop and chat with her nephew with whom, I think, she got on pretty well over the years rather than cause some kind of public scene," Bond said. Still, Bond suspected that Anne was putting on a diplomatic face. "It was better to be amiable, but I am quite sure that deep down Anne has been absolutely furious with Harry for upsetting her mother, his grandmother, so much in her last years," the expert added.