<p id=”par-1_64″>The reputation of <a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/tag/royal-family/?swcfpc=1″>the royal family</a> has taken a hit following the release of millions of Jeffrey Epstein documents, which directly link the late convicted sex offender to <a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/news/andrew-mountbatten-windsor-seen-public-first-time-since-arrest.html/”>Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor</a> and Sarah Ferguson. Over the last several months, King Charles did what was deemed necessary and stripped his brother of his prince title and <a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/news/royal-exile-king-charles-refused-see-brother-andrew-despite-staying-just-five-minutes-away.html/”>evicted Andrew</a> and Sarah from their Royal Lodge home. </p>
<p id=”par-2_60″>The king also released a statement immediately following <a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/news/not-so-royal-andrew-mountbatten-windsor-treated-11-hours-under-arrest.html/”>his siblings’ arrest</a> on Feb. 19 that read, “I have learned with the deepest concern the news about Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and suspicion of misconduct in public office. What now follows is the full, fair, and proper process by which this issue is investigated in the appropriate manner and by the appropriate authorities.</p>
<p id=”par-3_58″>“In this, as I have said before, they have our full and wholehearted support and cooperation. Let me state clearly: the law must take its course. As this process continues, it would not be right for me to comment further on this matter. Meanwhile, my family and I will continue in our duty and service to you all.”</p>
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<p id=”par-4_33″>But the damage this has done to the family is pretty significant, as the other royals are now peppered with questions or heckled whenever they are out and about for an engagement. </p>
<p id=”par-5_32″>According to an expert, there is one royal who is still showing nothing but “supreme confidence” each time they’re in public, and that is Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh (<a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/news/queen-elizabeth-ii-refused-give-prince-edwards-wife-sophie-wanted-wedding-day.html/”>formerly the Countess of Wessex</a>).</p>
<p id=”par-6_90″>Darren Stanton is a body language and behavioral expert with a degree in psychology. He previously worked as a police officer and used his expertise to uncover the truth when interviewing hundreds of suspects. He later moved into media and TV as a consultant and has been dubbed the “Human Lie Detector.” Stanton talked about Prince Edward’s wife’s appearance on March 23 at the Reasons for Hope Gala and explained that the way she acts and her whole demeanor at such events is “exactly what the family needs” right now.</p>
<p id=”par-7_40″>Speaking on behalf of <a href=”https://casino.betfair.com/” target=”_blank” rel=”noreferrer noopener”>Betfair Casino</a>, Stanton told Showbiz Cheat Sheet, “These are some of the best photos we have seen of Sophie in a long time. They show her to be so confident — not arrogant — but supreme confidence. </p>
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<p id=”par-8_49″>“There is no tension in her eyes, she has a genuine smile (laugh lines, raised cheeks, crow’s feet), her hands are loose, her hands aren’t interlocked, her shoulders and general posture is raised. All the signs point towards someone who is very socially adept and comfortable in her surroundings.”</p>
<p id=”par-9_64″>The expert added, “This is exactly what the family needs, both her and Edward are being required to play bigger and bigger roles, and her confidence and comfort in these situations will help the slightly more nervous Edward play this role. I think especially when William becomes king, they will be incredibly prominent — almost filling the role that William and Kate do now.”</p>
<p id=”par-10_18″><em>Showbiz Cheat Sheet acknowledges that conditions and cultures can impact body language and is sensitive to all backgrounds</em></p>