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Kate Middleton recently visited the Royal Marsden Hospital in Chelsea, London, where she had been treated for cancer earlier in 2024. During her visit, the Princess of Wales interacted with patients and staff, and her body language revealed much about her emotions, according to body language expert Inbaal Honigman.
Honigman analyzed Kate’s demeanor during the engagement and shared her insights with The Express.
“Her interest in the patients is without a doubt genuine,” Honigman noted. “Her forward lean shows how she doesn’t want to miss a word, and her round, large hand movements convey her enjoyment in talking to them. Some of the conversations must be harder than others, because at times she’s seen clenching her hands together, which shows that she’s nervous about the story that the patient is telling her.”
The expert observed that Kate’s engagement was evident in her posture and gestures. “As she’s seen sitting down in a circle, having a conversation, she’s fully engaged in the chat,” she said.
Honigman also pointed out subtle cues that revealed the Princess’s vulnerability. “There’s a vulnerability to the princess, in the way that her hands meet across her body, protecting herself, and her crossed legs create another barrier of protection, with her knee popping in front of her body,” she explained.
This visit marked Kate’s first solo engagement since it was announced that she and Prince William had become patrons of the hospital. The Princess’s presence and openness were highlighted as key aspects of her interaction.
“Frequently we can see her arms opening as she shares her views with those around her, which shows that she doesn’t keep her barriers up, and that she allows people to see her true self,” Honigman continued. “Catherine’s upwards-facing palms mean that she’s being truthful in the conversation.”
Kate’s return to the Royal Marsden is particularly significant as she was diagnosed with cancer in early 2024 and spent much of the year away from public life while undergoing treatment. Recently, it was revealed that she is now in remission.
Her visit served not only to support the hospital and its patients but also as a poignant moment reflecting her journey and resilience.
