All eyes were on Windsor Castle as Prince William and Princess Catherine welcomed President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania. But it wasn’t the formal handshake or royal setting that caught attention — it was Catherine’s quiet shift of her handbag.
Body language expert Bruce Durham explained the move may have shown her desire to stand closer to William. “She regiments herself,” he said, noting that royal protocol likely kept her from stepping nearer.
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The state visit also delivered a viral moment when Queen Camilla appeared to subtly motion Catherine to step aside during her chat with Melania. Catherine smiled, said goodbye, and returned to William’s side. Social media quickly lit up, with one viewer claiming, “Camilla is in charge and she makes sure Kate knows it.”
Experts say Catherine looked calm and graceful throughout. Still, fans are divided — was this a simple logistical gesture or a power move in royal diplomacy?
