Donald Trump and his wife Melania spent the past week on a high-profile state visit to the UK, marked by ceremony, politics, and a lavish banquet with the Royal Family.
The former US president, accompanied by First Lady Melania Trump, was formally welcomed by King Charles and Queen Camilla before meeting Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer. During that meeting, Trump and Starmer unveiled a multi-billion-pound technology pact, underscoring the diplomatic weight of the visit.
The trip carried added significance: Trump became the first modern US president to be invited for a second state visit to Britain. Many analysts described it as part of a charm offensive aimed at maintaining close ties with Washington.
Kate Middleton’s Subtle Power Move
One of the most talked-about moments came during the state banquet in Windsor, where Kate Middleton, the Princess of Wales, was seated next to Donald Trump. According to body language expert Bruce Durham, their interaction suggested an unusual dynamic — one in which the American president appeared out of his element.
“Look how regal she looks, how straight she sits — and she’s looking at Donald Trump like a childish, impish-type comment has been made,” Durham explained to the Mirror.
He added that the exchange seemed to shift the power balance: “This is important because when is Donald Trump never the alpha? So there is something going on here in that either Kate has an effect on him, or there is a narrative in his head which results in him raising his shoulders, retracting his head, with Kate the alpha, Donald the beta.”
Trump’s Compliments for Kate
Trump, who has long expressed admiration for the British Royal Family, appeared equally taken by the Princess of Wales. He publicly praised her during the visit, saying:
“To see Her Royal Highness, Princess Catherine, so radiant and so healthy, and so beautiful. It’s really a great honour, thank you.”
The unusual body language exchange has fueled speculation that Kate, with her poise and presence, may have momentarily unsettled one of the world’s most famously dominant political figures.