Heartbreaking sign Charles and Diana's marriage was destined to fail seen in their most iconic photo

Prince Charles and Princess Diana's marriage was destined to fail according to a body language expert who has analysed their official engagement photographs.

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On the 40th anniversary of Prince Charles and Princess Diana's engagement a body language expert has revealed the tell-tale signs that suggest their marriage was not destined to last.

Prince Charles and Diana married on 29th July 1981 and have two sons Prince William and Prince Harry but their marriage broke down in 1992 and the couple divorced four years later in 1996.

Diana was later tragically killed in a car crash in Paris in 1997.

But while their engagement marked the start of their love story, it looks like a happy ever after wasn't destined from the start.

Body language expert Darren Stanton has analysed Prince Charles and Diana's official engagement photoshoot that took place on 24th February 1981 at Buckingham Palace.

Darren (speaking on behalf of Slingo) sheds light on how the former Royal couple’s body position, gestures and facial expressions reveal their true feelings at the time.

He explained, “The mind and body are inextricably linked and often what we are thinking is revealed by our body position and the gestures we make. Diana had been plunged into the limelight on a global scale and in her official engagement photos it’s apparent that this level of attention was obviously very daunting and all new to her."

Mr Stanton continued, “Charles, however, was more used to being in the public eye and the expressions he is displaying in the photos don’t seem to be consistent with the emotions he is trying to convey. Instead, we can assume that Charles is just going through the motions because, unlike Diana, he was so used to having his photograph taken.

You can watch a video clip of the announcement below...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cZWaxz4dRCk

“Diana appears nervous and in some photos is seen with her arm positioned across her chest in what is known as a self-reassurance hug. This posture tends to be adopted by those that are feeling uncomfortable in their environment, suggesting Diana was nervous and quite intimidated by the level of attention she was receiving."

Mr Stanton also explored the significance of Diana's outfit to her feelings. He noted, "The royal blue suit she wore to announce her engagement to Charles may be an iconic outfit of the ‘80s, but it was everything Diana was not.

"The high neckline and longer skirt would have adhered to Royal protocol, but seems a little too stuffy and sensible for her liking," he claimed.

And added, "It would have been the ‘appropriate’ choice for Diana to wear, given the official occasion she was wearing it to, but I can’t help but feel she looks uncomfortable and defensive while sporting it - suggesting she didn’t enjoy the spotlight she was being thrust into.

“As for Charles, while he appears quite calm and seems comfortable, not surprisingly as they are in the grounds of Buckingham Palace, he lacks sincerity in his emotion - this is visible by his face failing to appear completely engaged - and there appears to be a disconnect between himself and Diana, as he is leaning away rather than in towards his fiancée.”