Kate Middleton and Prince William received Donald and Melania Trump upon their visit to the UK, and an expert believes that Middleton’s body language might have revealed more than what met the eye. The Princess of Wales appeared composed and smiling as always. However, her body language reportedly shifted when Donald Trump held his wife’s hand, and her reaction was telling.
Kate Middleton ‘regimented’ herself after Donald Trump held Melania’s hand, says expert
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Kate Middleton is known for her poise in public. However, upon receiving Donald and Melania Trump during their UK visit, her body language reportedly spoke volumes. In The Mirror’s exclusive report, a body language expert said that there was a discreet shift in Middleton’s handbag. This, in turn, suggested an internal adjustment after watching the Trumps’ interaction with each other.
The Prince and Princess of Wales welcomed the president and the first lady when they arrived in the country. Donald and Melania Trump exited hand-in-hand, and the former briefly shook William’s hand. Meanwhile, Middleton offered the Trumps a broad smile while greeting them. The two couples then began their short procession toward King Charles III and Queen Camilla, who were waiting to receive them officially.
Body language specialist Bruce Durham of Huddle Culture noted Middleton’s reaction. He told The Mirror, “When they walk away from the helicopter, you see Kate notices the closeness between Donald and Melania, but then what occurs is that her brain notices this and you’ll see there is a shift of her handbag in her hands.”
He added, “She notices that and she feels uncomfortable enough and her brain says move closer to William but because of that regimented royal protocol that’s been ingrained within her, all you get is a shift of the handbag.”
Durham explained that Kate Middleton’s “regimenting” body language while the Trumps showed her “spatial awareness” and awareness of different cultural expectations. Ultimately, the exchange was fleeting. However, it offered a look into the subtle adjustments royals sometimes make during high‑profile encounters.
