Kate's telling gesture in 'survival statement' snap with royals as future of monarchy 'rests' on her

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The Princess of Wales is often dubbed as a key member of the royal family which the monarchy is relying on to ensure its longevity.In a historical snap of Kate alongside King Charles, Queen Camilla and her husband Prince William, the four royals sent a statement about 'survival' with the mum-of-three making a very telling gesture, according to a body language expert.The photograph was taken at Buckingham Palace on the eve of the late Queen Elizabeth's funeral last September.The four royals can all all be seen standing in a row shoulder to shoulder in front of a painting of George IV who was made Prince of Wales within days of being born in 1762, the Mirror reports.According to body language expert Judi James, there is more than meets the eye with this photo as she claims their line-up positioning sent a very clear message.Speaking at the time, she told the Mirror: "As any tribe or dynasty knows a show of unity, continuity and strength is vital once it loses a leader. "The royals are making exactly the right 'survival' statement here, following the death of the Queen. "Charles has included his direct heir and wife Catherine in the line-up to signal the continuity, and the fact they are in one line of four, rather than with William and Catherine placed slightly behind Charles, suggests a sense of 'I've got your back' teamwork. "William's pose with his hands clasped in front of his torso, suggests a dutiful approach to his father, while Catherine places an arm around her husband’s back to signal ongoing support." The expert also noted that the King is "forming up under potential attack" in the snap due to his "unusual" gesture to Camilla.