The lip reader also suggested the tense mood began earlier when William arrived at the Abbey. According to the analysis, King Charles III greeted his son with the words, “Oh, finally,” while appearing slightly irritated.
William reportedly responded by greeting his father warmly and kissing him on both cheeks but did not seem to reply verbally. The King then turned to Princess Anne and commented, “It’s not good out there… it’s rather tense, isn’t it? It’s not good.”
The expert believes the King was likely referring to a small group of anti-monarchist protesters gathered outside the Abbey.
The analyst added that Charles later appeared to say something else to William and Catherine, prompting the Prince to step forward and respond, “We’re not happy.”
Princess Anne Tries to Keep Things Calm
Princess Anne seemed to handle the atmosphere in her own calm way. When she arrived at the Abbey, she reportedly told her husband, Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence, “Don’t listen to them, ignore them.”
Outside, a small group of protesters from the Republic campaign group could be heard shouting questions such as “What did you know?” while waving flags.