The body language move Kate Middleton used to set Donald Trump straight
During his second UK state visit, Donald Trump was treated to full royal pageantry. The event included military displays, a Red Arrows flypast, and high-level diplomatic meetings with both King Charles and Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
The state banquet in Windsor served as a key diplomatic function. Here, the Princess of Wales was seated next to President Trump, and cameras captured the two sharing a seemingly easy and smiling conversation.
A body language analyst, Bruce Durham, suggested the photos revealed an unusual dynamic. He observed that the Princess maintained poised, assured posture, while Trump appeared more deferential, a shift from his typically dominant presence.
The event was carefully designed to foster positive relations. The seating arrangements, paced courses, and warm toasts are all intended to soften edges and facilitate gracious interaction between guests.
Royal watchers saw the interaction as a success. Supporters of the president saw mutual respect, while royal devotees viewed it as a masterclass in composure from the Princess of Wales.
The invitation itself was a significant diplomatic gesture, interpreted as a British charm offensive. Using the Princess, a major “soft power” asset, to host Trump was a strategic choice to create a positive and guiding atmosphere.
Ultimately, the banquet achieved its intended goal. It produced images of warm conversation and mutual attentiveness, successfully projecting an image of a strong and amiable transatlantic relationship.
