All eyes were on Kate Middleton as she dazzled at the Windsor Castle state banquet, and her confidence reportedly left Donald Trump in an almost “subservient” position. The US President sat beside the Princess of Wales at the royal dinner. Meanwhile, Middleton projected such charm that a body language expert asserted that her composure outshone the American president’s “alpha” persona.
Kate Middleton sat upright while Donald Trump was leaning in, says body language expert
Kate Middleton’s couture gown and Lover’s Knot tiara shone brightly at the Windsor Castle state banquet. But, according to The Mirror’s report, it was her overpowering presence beside Donald Trump that stole the show. A body language specialist analyzed how Middleton sat upright, composed, and serene, with an unwavering confidence.
Despite being around 160 guests at the Grand St. George’s Hall, Middleton appeared unfazed by the grand scene. However, just beside her, Trump told a different story. Smiling toward the Princess and leaning slightly across, his posture appeared smaller and less forceful than usual. Body language expert Bruce Durham of Huddle Culture described it, saying, “What we hardly ever see is Donald Trump in a subservient position.”
He continued, “If you look at Kate, she looks regal, if you look at her positioning, she is very upright and very much the alpha.” Meanwhile, he claimed, “If you look at Trump, he is almost leaning in with the tortoise effect, there is a raise of the shoulders.” Durham concluded, “We know for sure that it is a subservient position.”
The contrast was striking. While Middleton was steady and statuesque, Trump’s shoulders were lifted and he leaned in toward her, appearing almost deferential, as though moved by her calm authority. Durham said the moment mattered precisely because, usually, Trump is rarely anything but the alpha in a room. Here, Middleton’s presence seemed to flip the dynamic.
Amid all the chatter and speeches about global friendship, Kate Middleton’s quiet interaction with Donald Trump became a noticeable detail.
