Expert Reveals the ‘Most Compatible’ Royal Couple (And It’s Not Prince William and Kate)

The royal family‘s relationships and love stories have always been under a microscope. Perhaps it’s because people associate fairy tales and happily ever afters with princes and princesses. Or, on the other side of that, maybe it’s because people can’t turn away when a scandalous affair involves a royal.

Now, a body language expert is revealing which couple appears to be the “most compatible” pair in the family, and who has the “most fun” together.

Expert says this royal couple is the ‘most compatable’

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.”

According to Stanton, the “most compatible” of all the royal couples is: King Charles and Queen Camilla (formerly Camilla Parker Bowles).

Queen Camilla and King Charles look at each other as they reopen the newly-renovated Edwardian community hall during a visit to Wales
Queen Camilla and King Charles look at each other as they reopen the newly-renovated Edwardian community hall during a visit to Wales | Chris Jackson/Getty Images

Speaking on behalf of Betfair Casino, the expert explained: “I would say Charles and Camilla are the most compatible royal couple. They have had this deep love since they were both very young. We’re talking about a 50-year-plus romance. They’ve been in love a long time and it’s been an intense relationship where they’ve had to overcome a lot. Even looking at pictures of them when they were younger, whenever Camilla was photographed, it’s so clear they had this deep intensity for one another, and it has continued to grow.” 

Stanton continued: “They have the same passion for each other still to this day. During public events, Charles is often looking around and fidgeting when Camilla isn’t by his side, which shows how dependent he is on her. But when they are together, we see this genuine laughter shared between them with engaged eye contact, and this shows how they are on the same page emotionally.

“When he was a young prince, we rarely saw him display a relaxed nature. Camilla brings that side out of him where he can be himself, let go, and just enjoy his time as king.”

Which royal couple has ‘the most fun,’ and which couple appears to be the ‘strongest’ pair?

The body language guru also claimed that the couple who has the “most fun” together, even more so than Prince William and Kate, is Princess Anne’s daughter, Zara, and her husband, Mike Tindall.

Meghan Markle, Prince Harry, Zara and Mike Tindall leave after the National Service of Thanksgiving for Queen Elizabeth II
Meghan Markle, Prince Harry, Zara and Mike Tindall leave after the National Service of Thanksgiving for Queen Elizabeth II | Kirsty O’Connor – WPA Pool/Getty Images

“Mike and Zara are very similar to William and Kate,” Stanton said. “I can tell there is a lot of humour, banter, and sarcasm. They don’t take themselves too seriously and always appear to have a laugh with each other.  We often see them putting on a strong front wherever they go, but they never fail to have fun. They have definitely become more and more involved in the royal family, and there is a lot more interest about them as a couple. 

“I think the public is intrigued by Mike and Zara — and that is purely down to how they come across during events and engagements. They really enjoy each other’s company, and there’s a strong level of trust between them. You can tell they treat each other well and stick up for each other when times get hard. They have a really natural rapport and a deep connection.”

Stanton also believes that the “strongest” husband and wife duo is former working royals Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.

“When looking at their body language from recent events, it’s clear they’re on the same page as each other,” Stanton noted. “They have shown a lot of solidarity and openness with each other … They naturally mirror each other’s gestures, and their love for each other comes across as very natural. They show that they are in a very strong place together. Harry and Meghan have proven they are one of the strongest couples in the public domain.”

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