Prince William's simple gesture to comfort George revealed by expert

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Prince William appeared to make a sweet gesture to comfort his nervous son Prince George during his latest official public engagement at Prince Philip's memorial service on Tuesday, March 29.The eight year old Royal, who is next in line to the throne after his grandfather Prince Charles, 73, and dad William, 39, seemed to struggle with the pressure and eyes on him at the event as cameras showed the little boy looked worried.

But a body language expert has claimed that the Duke of Cambridge sensed his eldest son's anxiety and gave him some gentle reassurance during a conversation with a member of the military.

William had been holding his son's hand steadfastly, but when he greeted and spoke to the Navy man, George was left wondering how to engage and interact, which prompted an "awkward" moment for the young Royal.

Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter. Expert Nick Davies told how George was showing signs of slipping from confidence into anxiety and started licking his lips and fiddling with his jacket nervously.The Duke apparently noticed his son had started to struggle and in response placed a hand on his shoulder protectively.