Prince Andrew's 'cocky' gesture at royal Easter Sunday outing raises eyebrows

has raised eyebrows once again after he made a surprise appearance at the Royal Family's traditional Easter Sunday service, and now a body language expert has weighed in on how the event really unfolded.

The Duke of York joined the , led by and at St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle, for the Easter service. He was accompanied by his ex-wife, Sarah, Duchess of York, Princess Anne, and her husband, Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence.

This is the first time Andrew has been pictured at an official event since Easter last year. When he arrived for the service, he quickly entered the chapel, only to rejoin the royal group for the arrival of the King and Queen. And, for the occasion, it seems he put on a rather notable appearance.

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Commenting on the disgraced duke's surprise return, body language expert Judi James told the : "Prince Andrew's body language made this look like his debutante's coming out ball as he performed a kind royal quick-step to appear back in the role of second son to the late Queen.

"While his ex wife Fergie displayed newly-found signals of royal confidence, waving to the crowds, chatting and laughing in her signature animated way and striding forward to greet and chat with the clergy, Andrew waited until the rest of the Firm were in place before suddenly appearing from the gloom of the Chapel doorway where he must have been hiding before making his dramatic entrance."

Revealing further into how the Duke held himself, Judi explained: "Andrew's body language signals were all about a kind of cocky arrogance here. With his jacket undone he positioned himself in the gap in the middle of the group where he stood with his legs splayed in a pose of confidence. He crossed one arm over his belly and his free hand was used to show a stabbing pointing index finger as he chatted with a rather awkward-looking Commander Tim.

"He evaporated back into the gloom of the porch once Charles arrived but that also gave him the option of walking into the chapel close behind the King and Queen, perhaps with Fergie who seemed to have nipped to stand behind him."

As the family awaited Charles and Camilla's arrival, Professional lip reader Jeremy Freeman suggested that while it wasn't entirely clear what was being discussed between the two, Andrew mentioned and who were absent today to spend time with their children. Andrew also seemed to reference a seating plan.

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