Kate Middleton’s subtle move mesmerises Donald Trump as he ‘drops alpha act’

During a glittering state banquet, The Princess of Wales sat next to Donald Trump, according to one expert who believes she undoubtedly had an impact on the US leader.

The Princess of Wales reduced Donald Trump to a hardly-ever seen position after dazzling at the state banquet, according to an expert.

During the glittering event at Windsor Castle, Kate was hailed as “so radiant and so healthy and so beautiful” by the US leader as he gave a speech to guests in St George’s Hall. Kate wore a couture creation by British designer Phillipa Lepley, with a striking full-length, champagne gold hand-embroidered Chantilly lace evening coat featuring a regal-looking high collar over a silk crepe gown.

In his banquet speech, Mr. Trump made a point of referring to the princess, who announced at the beginning of the year that she was in “so radiant, so healthy, and so beautiful.”

Kate with Donald Trump as King Charles gives his speech at the state banquet(Image: Getty Images)

Photos captured the princess flashing a smile at the president as they sat next to each other for the lavish night. And according to body language expert Bruce Durham from Huddle Culture, Kate almost reduced Trump into a subservient position.

He explained to the Mirror: “What we hardly ever see is Donald Trump in a subservient position. If you look at Kate, she looks regal, if you look at her positioning, she is very upright and very much the alpha.

Trump adopting a tortoise posture is what we see with Donald Trump. Imagine a tortoise retracting its neck when it is scared, just like a human does.

There is a raise in the shoulders when you look at Trump, who he seems to be almost leaning in with the tortoise effect. It is a subservient position, we know for sure.

Kate sat next to the president
Kate sat next to the president(Image: AP)

“This is combined with the fact that she looks regal, looks straight, and makes a childish, impish-type of comment about Donald Trump,” she said.

“Dennis Trump never becomes the alpha, so this is important.” So either Kate has an impact on him, or there is a narrative in his head that causes him to raise his shoulders, retract his head, with Donald as the beta and Kate as the alpha.

Trump also praised the Prince of Wales in his speech, saying: “His Majesty has also raised a remarkable son in His Royal Highness, the Prince of Wales.” Really amazing. We’ve met you, and I believe you’ll experience unimaginable success in the future.

He added: “Melania and I are delighted to visit again with Prince William and to see Her Royal Highness, Princess Catherine, so radiant and so healthy, and so beautiful. It’s really a great honour, thank you.”

The President referenced Kate in his speech
The President referenced Kate in his speech (Image: AP)

After addressing the 160 guests in St George’s Hall, Kate beamed as she raised her glass and raised her glass. Kate and William posed for photos with one of their favorite photographers, Matt Porteous, before the state dinner.

The pair were pictured standing side by side in their banquet finery, with the caption “Ready for the State Banquet,” followed by the words “Ready for the State Banquet” and “American and UK flag motifs.” The portrait was posted on Kensington Palace’s social media pages.

Bruce Durham, a body language expert,
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Kate’s delicate coat featured hand-embroidered roses with couched gold cording, French knots, and satin-stitched blooms, demonstrating her support for British craftsmanship and creativity.

The princess chose the Lover’s Knot Tiara as her go-to tiara and wore her hair down and waves-styled. Her earrings belonged to the late Queen.

Kate Middleton’s secret loved-up display with Prince William in behind-the-scenes video

A touching moment from Windsor Castle is included in the behind-the-scenes video that The Prince and Princess of Wales shared with the UK.

The Prince and Princess of Wales shared a secret, loved-up moment at the US state banquet, behind-the-scenes footage has shown.

William and Kate played a huge role in hosting US President Donald Trump and his wife Melania at Windsor Castle yesterday, greeting them as they landed.

Kate sat next to the president wearing a glittering gold dress at last night’s glittery state banquet in St George’s Hall while the pair had a private meeting with the US leader and First Lady. The Waleses took to social media to share a glitzy video of yesterday’s events after the festivities were over.

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William and Kate hold hands(Image: Kensington Palace)
Kate arriving for the banquet
Kate arriving for the banquet(Image: Kensington Palace)

After posing for a photo that was shared with their social media accounts, William and Kate were seen holding hands as they made their way to the banquet.

It came after the Princess of Wales was hailed as “so radiant and so healthy and so beautiful” by Trump during his state banquet speech.

A stunning full-length, champagne gold hand-embroidered Chantilly lace evening coat with a regal-looking high collar and a silk crepe gown was a couture creation by British designer Phillipa Lepley.

In his banquet speech, Mr. Trump made a point of referring to the princess, who announced at the beginning of the year that she was in “so radiant, so healthy, and so beautiful.” The American leader was seated next to the princess as he delivered his speech, and she was spotted smiling at him as he sat down at the banquet table.

The royal couple pose for a photo
The royal couple pose for a photo(Image: Kensington Palace)
The couple earlier in the day at Windsor Castle
The couple earlier in the day at Windsor Castle (Image: Kensington Palace)

Additionally, Mr. Trump praised the Prince of Wales, saying, “His Majesty has also raised a remarkable son in His Royal Highness, the Prince of Wales.” Really amazing. We’ve met you, and I believe you’ll experience unimaginable success in the future.

He added: “Melania and I are delighted to visit again with Prince William and to see Her Royal Highness, Princess Catherine, so radiant and so healthy, and so beautiful. It’s really a great honour, thank you.”

After addressing the 160 guests in St George’s Hall, Kate beamed as she raised her glass and raised her glass. Kate and William posed for photos with one of their favorite photographers, Matt Porteous, before the state dinner.

The pair were pictured standing side by side in their banquet finery, with the caption “Ready for the State Banquet,” followed by the words “Ready for the State Banquet” and “American and UK flag motifs.” The portrait was posted on Kensington Palace’s social media pages.

Kate’s delicate coat featured hand-embroidered roses with couched gold cording, French knots, and satin-stitched blooms, demonstrating her support for British craftsmanship and creativity.

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The princess chose the Lover’s Knot Tiara as her go-to tiara and wore her hair down and waves-styled. Her earrings belonged to the late Queen.

Earlier in the day, Mr Trump appeared to tell future queen, Kate, “You’re so beautiful, so beautiful” as she greeted him and the First Lady Melania Trump at Victoria House with the Prince of Wales at the start of the historic state visit.

How I Met Your Mother cast recreate iconic moment years on and fans can’t get enough

Fans of How I Met Your Mother are delighted to see Cobie Smulders and Neil Patrick Harris recreate an iconic scene during a panel interview at San Diego Comic-Con International.

The cast of How I Met Your Mother (file)(Image: Channel 4)

Fans of How I Met Your Mother are delighted to see their favorite actors recreate a famous scene from the show. Barney Stinson’s actor Neil Patrick Harris and Robin Scherbatsky actress Cobie Smulders were on a panel at San Diego Comic-Con International to answer fans’ questions.

The American sitcom, often abbreviated to HIMYM, aired from September 2005 to March 2014, following the story of Ted Mosby (Josh Radnor) and friends as they navigated their changing lives while living in New York City. In one memorable episode, called Slap Bet, Robin’s secret past as Canadian teen pop star Robin Sparkles is revealed – much to the amusement of the rest of the friendship group.

They discover her hit “Let’s Go to the Mall,” which explains her secret dislike of malls in her later years.

As their fans cheered and clapped along to the song, some even sang along to its “origin” lyrics, Neil and Cobie burst out in a rendition of it on the panel.

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Commenting on the clip, which has been shared by Instagram user @itshimymquotes, one user said: “The Robin Sparkles/Daggars side story was the very best addition the writers made for HIMYM.”

Another user complained that “the audio person failed.” A third user continued, “Don’t forget the robot,” referring to her dance moves.

Elsewhere, a Reddit user proclaimed Robin’s secret pop star career to be “one of the greatest twists in television”.

They described the “complete buildup” of Barney believing she did porn while Ted believing she was married. The video’s opening scene features Robin being held. The slap . All in favor of Robin as a Canadian pop star in the 1980s. “Unbelievable”

Another user continued, “And then we later learn she invented grunge in Canada in 1996.” The twists “just kept coming”

Another user praised the inclusion of two of the show’s biggest running stories, the slap bet and Robin sparkles, as one of the best HIMYM episodes.

Straight out of left field, added another user. It’s so lovely. And Cobie Smulders is a joker by nature. I adore her because she is such a dork at heart.

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That’s nearly a perfect episode of television, from concept to execution, according to a final user. a porn ? I’d like to watch porn. That would not be embarrassing.”

Piers Morgan ignores Jimmy Kimmel axing and fawns over Trump and Kate Middleton at banquet

Anyone who may not have grown up with the respect and admiration he has for Donald Trump and the British Royal Family should be reminded by Piers Morgan, a self-described champion of free speech.

Free speech champion Piers Morgan ignores Jimmy Kimmel cancellation to fawn over Donald Trump and Kate Middleton (Image: Ken McKay/ITV/Shutterstock)

Piers Morgan has once again reminded his fans that is he a huge fan of the Royal Family and Donald Trump.

The former Good Morning Britain anchor, 60, took to social media this morning to share snap of the US president and Kate Middleton looking on great terms at a the state banquet last night.

While the rest of Twitter (X) discussed ABC’s decision to suspend Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night show over comments the host made about the fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk, Morgan used his platform to fawn over royal matters.

A self-described “champion of free speech,” Morgan, who captioned the image of a beaming Trump, 79, gazing at an equally smiley Kate Middleton, 43, read, “laughing emojis.”

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U.S. President Donald Trump, centre, and Kate, Princess of Wales, listens to Britain's King Charles during the State Banquet in Windsor Castle, England, on day one of U.S. President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump's second state visit to the UK, Wednesday Sept. 17, 2025. (Yui Mok/PA via AP, Pool Photo via AP)
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The mother-of-four wore a haute couture creation by British designer Phillipa Lepley for the dinner with Trump, which featured a stunning full-length, champagne gold, hand-embroidered Chantilly lace evening coat with a regal-looking high collar and silk crepe gown.

In his banquet speech, Trump made a point of referring to Kate, calling her “so radiant, healthy, and beautiful.” At the banquet table, Kate was seated next to the American leader, who was seen smiling up at him as he delivered his speech.

Trump celebrated late-night host Jimmy Kimmel’s suspension after rubbing shoulders with royalty. According to reports, ABC pulled the program after several ABC-affiliated stations objected to comments Kimmel made during Monday and Tuesday shows.

The comedian claimed that many people in MAGA land are actively pursuing profits from Charlie Kirk’s murder. On September 10, Kirk was shot while attending a party at the Utah University. Tyler Robinson, 22, was charged with aggravated murder after the conservative activist’s death, and he appeared in court on Tuesday.

During his first day of travel to the UK, Trump praised ABC’s decision in a post on Truth Social, writing: “Congratulations to ABC for finally having the courage to do what had to be done.” If that’s the case, Kimmel has ZERO talent and worse ratings than (Stephen) Colbert.

Jimmy Kimmel's late-night show has been suspended by ABC
Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night show has been suspended by ABC (Image: Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP)

Kimmel compared FBI director Kash Patel’s handling of the case to a child who had not read a book, “BSing his way through an oral report,” and claimed that the president’s response to Kirk’s death “is not how an adult grieves the murder of someone he called a friend.”

According to Kimmel, “The MAGA Gang]is] vehemently trying to characterize this kid who killed Charlie Kirk as anything other than one of them and using whatever means they can to gain political points from it.” There was grieving “in between the finger pointing.”

The following night, Kimmel mocked vice president JD Vance’s decision to guest host Kirk’s podcast. “Jimmy Kimmel Live will be pre-empted indefinitely,” a spokesperson for the Disney-owned network said in a statement to the BBC.

Governor Gavin Newsom of California described the canceled events and the firing of commentators as “coordinated” and “dangerous.” Hollywood stars backed Kimmel, with Sophia Bush claiming the “First Amendment doesn’t exist in America anymore,” while actor Ben Stiller claimed in a post on X the move “isn’t right.”

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CBS, a rival network, announced in July that it would stop hosting The Late Show With Stephen Colbert in May for financial reasons. Trump has received criticism from Colbert.

Lady Victoria Starmer wears navy high street dress for state visit – and it’s on sale

The wife of the prime minister frequently wears Reiss, Me+Em, and Karen Millen to look polished and put together.

Lady Victoria Starmer looked chic on day one of the second state visit to the UK by US President Donald Trump and his wife First Lady Melania Trump(Image: Jonathan Brady/PA Wire)

All eyes have been on political figures this week as Donald Trump made a high-profile visit to the UK, where he was greeted by Prime Minister Keir Starmer and his wife, Lady Victoria. For the occasion, Lady Victoria opted for a navy blue frock – and we believe we’ve found an exact match for her outfit.

While Victoria Starmer isn’t frequently papped, when she is, she often looks polished and put together. For previous engagements, we’ve seen her sport a Me+Em contrast stitch dress the day her husband was elected Prime Minister, and a floral Karen Millen number donned to meet the French president and his wife.

But to meet USA’s President Donald Trump, she opted for a much simpler design. And while the exact label hasn’t been confirmed, I believe the dress to be the Casey Draped Jersey Midi Dress by Reiss.

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For the colder weather, Victoria’s ensemble features long sleeves and a high neckline, with soft asymmetric gathered draping to flatter the midriff. Given that Victoria has previously worn Reiss, it would make sense for her to go back to a well-known name.

Originally priced at £158, the dress is now available at £52 in blue, but sizes do seem to be selling quickly. The same style also comes in camel, currently reduced to £42, with wider availability, making for a standout autumn pick that can be dressed up or down.

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If shoppers can’t find their size, or aren’t a fan of a high neck, Boden has this Imogen Collared Jersey Dress for £89. As well as coming in sizes four to 22, it’s also available in three lengths, complete in a fit and flair design with a detachable waist-cinching belt.

Jersey fabric can sometimes divide opinion when it comes to formal occasions. While undeniably comfortable, it doesn’t always look as smart as other fabrics, occasionally giving a more relaxed or casual appearance. However, Next has proved it can be done exceptionally well with this Navy Blue Cape Maxi Dress. Priced at £72, the elegant design has stunning cape sleeve detailing, a keyhole opening at the back and a split side hem, perfect for showing off a pair of strappy heels.

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and Lady Victoria Starmer arrive for the Beating Retreat ceremony at Windsor Castle, Berkshire(Image: Jonathan Brady/PA Wire)

I mentioned Lady Vic’s Me+Em dress earlier, which she wore to enter 10 Downing Street for the first time as the PM’s wife. Victoria regularly opts for Labour red in her style picks, having also been seen in a £445 cotton-blend poplin dress by JONATHAN SIMKHAI and a maxi ‘Echo’ dress by one of her favourite designers, Edeline Lee for a Labour party conference.

Interestingly, Victoria chose to wear navy instead of blue, perhaps in a way that was acceptable to King Charles and Queen Camilla. The PM’s wife chose the neutral tone for a previous French state visit because she also wore navy.

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Rita Ora admits huge US star ‘won’t text her back anymore’

After attending one of her parties, Rita Ora, who has hosted Dick Clark’s New Year’s Eve for the past two years, recently mentioned Sabrina Carpenter on a podcast.

Rita Ora spoke about another singer whilst on a podcast recently(Image: Getty Images)

Singer-songwriter Rita Ora has spoken about her relationship with huge artist, cheekily admiting that they are now too busy to text her back. She brought up Sabrina Carpenter whilst talking about a party she once hosted.

Sabrina, 26, was a New Year’s Eve party that Rita, 34, was once hosting in New York. She claimed that the party was already in place at the end of 2023, prior to the success of Sabrina’s song Espresso, which topped the charts after its release in April of last year.

Sabrina appeared on Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve 2024 at the end of 2023, with the show having been co-hosted by Rita and Ryan Seacrest for the last two years. Sabrina performed a medley of her songs Feather and Nonsense, before speaking to Rita in the live broadcast.

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Sabrina Carpenter, in white, and Rita Ora, in a dark coat, on a stage together.
Rita Ora (right) spoke about Sabrina Carpenter (left), pictured at New Year’s Eve celebrations in New York at the end of 2023, on a podcast recently(Image: WireImage)
Rita Ora in a white suit in September 2025.
The singer-songwriter teased that Sabrina doesn’t text her back anymore, before saying that she was ‘joking’(Image: Getty Images)

On the podcast In Your Dreams With Owen Thiele, Rita mentioned Sabrina attending her party, which she claimed was held at a house with a basketball court. She teased Sabrina for not responding to her texts before calling it “joking.”

Owen Thiele, a host of the podcast, admitted to trying to get an invitation to the party. He continued, “I’ve heard you’re having a New Year’s Eve party.” I did, indeed, I do have them, Rita responded. Oh no, because I did the [live TV] show.

Owen responded, “I didn’t realize you were hosting the f***ing ball drop.” I texted you while trying to be sneaky, saying, “wait, I just saw you in New York.” Literally, to try to get a party invite on New Year’s Eve.

The actor continued, asking Rita, “And you go, babe, are you at the ball drop?” ‘. Then I turn on the TV and realize that she is hosting the ball drop. ‘”. She continued, “Yeah, and I couldn’t text back because it’s like live TV.”

Rita Ora and Owen Thiele sat on a bed recording an episode of the In Your Dreams With Owen Thiele podcast.
Rita brought up Sabrina whilst speaking to Owen Thiele on his podcast In Your Dreams (Image: In Your Dreams With Owen Thiele/Youtube)

In the episode that was released this month, Owen continued, “I was so embarrassed but then you invited me and then I came.” Sabrina arrived, Rita said. And it was “amazing” as well.

Rita continued, “This was like, I believe, the peak before it became Espresso, and then everybody is like can’t get hold of Sabrina anymore.” She laughed out loud, “But it was the time when she would text me back.”

She continued, “No, I’m joking.” Owen asked, “Can I tell you something, about Sabrina?” She is Hollywood’s busiest woman.

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Rita responded, stating that Sabrina had been “exaggerating” and that she had been texting her back. She responded, “No, I get it.” I’m also busy. No I’m so… I’m exaggerating. She responds via text. She is incredibly sweet.

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