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Kate Middleton gave Prince William "intensely flattering" signals of affection at Wimbledon, a body language expert has said.
Kate attended Sunday's men's singles final alongside husband William and children George, nine, and Charlotte, eight.
Behavioural analyst Judi James studied the epic showdown, which saw Carlos Alcaraz beat Novak Djokovic to claim the title after a gripping five-set match, ending the stubborn Serb’s ten-year domination at the iconic arena.
She said the Princess of Wales took charge of her family group, coaching her young kids while husband Wills took a step back.
Kate took charge of her family group at the tournament (ISABEL INFANTES/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock)But that didn't mean he received no attention from Kate, as Judi suggests she was all smiles for her husband, with lots of eye contact to let him know he was involved.
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She said: "William took a more low-key role but when he did chat to the children he received flatteringly intense signals of attention and affection from Kate, who seemed determined to bring him into the group via smiles and eye attention rituals of encouragement."
Prince William was said to have taken a 'more low-key role' during the day out for the family (PA)And this did not go unnoticed by William. Judi said: "Kate showed herself to be the true Queen of Wimbledon this year, stepping up into her very high profile regal leadership and hosting role with body language displays of confidence and a genuine passion for the game.
"She was very much the leader of her small family group too, hosting and coaching Charlotte and George while William stepped back to gaze on proudly using body language like a ‘fig leaf’ hand clasp barrier in front of the torso that made him look a little like an over-awed child himself."
The royals turned out to enjoy the men's final on the final day of Wimbledon (ISABEL INFANTES/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock)Kate took the lead by introducing Charlotte and George by name to the players and staff, as well as giving them a step-by-step rundown of the game, suggesting "she is now taking a huge role in preparing them for royal life".
Body language expert Judi James said Kate was the 'true Queen of Wimbledon' (Dave Shopland/REX/Shutterstock)
The Princess of Wales shaking hands with Daniel Craig in the Royal Box (Dave Shopland/REX/Shutterstock)"Her constant pointing and explanations seemed to work in terms of motivation," Judi added. "Both children appeared to be as enthusiastic about the match as Kate herself was by the time the final was under way and their mirroring of her body language rituals showed a synchronisation that was proof of her power and her leadership role at that location."