Kate Middleton's Body Language Tells You Everything You Need to Know About Her Meeting Today

“As you can imagine, today's visit isn't one without controversy,” says Philip Mutz, PureWow’s VP of News & Entertainment. “And Princess Catherine and Prince William certainly know this.”

Still, instead of letting that tension show, Catherine pulled off what can only be described as a masterclass in composed professionalism.

“One look at the princess's body language (and outfit) tells you everything you need to know about her,” Mutz says. "Catherine appears perfectly friendly, while keeping things much more professional than we're used to seeing."

“She likely knows that being overly warm or overly cold will be interpreted in a way that betrays her personal feelings about the president and his wife,” Mutz notes. “Therefore, things feel much more sterile than usual.”

One image shows the Prince and Princess of Wales standing stiffly at attention and their stoicism is very visible.

"As Catherine walks with the American visitors, she keeps her distance, leaving plenty of space between herself and her husband (who walks next to the president)," Mutz points out. "Her smile is friendly, but not overly so. We saw none of the usual over-the-top faces we've become accustomed to during outings where the princess cares deeply about the cause."

Even her outfit delivered a quiet message. “It is very business-like—I mean, the woman is even carrying her purse,” Mutz says. “An accessory she certainly could have omitted, but one that adds an air of formality to the look.”

In short? “It’s clear Catherine—who is not the one who planned this visit in the first place—is a true professional who knows that all eyes are on her and her husband.”

And as always, she nailed it.

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