Donald Trump's "attention" was on Prince William, according to a body language expert who spoke exclusively to GB News, as he held hands with Melania Trump amid their arrival at Windsor today.
The US President and First Lady were greeted by the Prince of Wales and Princess Kate on the grounds of Windsor Castle on Wednesday afternoon, just hours before the grand State Banquet.
Eagle-eyed royal watchers immediately noticed that Mr and Mrs Trump were holding hands, whilst Kate and William walked stoically side-by-side without physically touching each other.
The images were reminiscent of when Prince Harry and Meghan Markle returned to Windsor with the Prince and Princess of Wales after Queen Elizabeth II's death, and the Sussexes were holding hands, unlike the Waleses.
Donald Trump's 'attention' is on Prince William as US President grips Melania Trump's hand
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Commenting on Mr and Mrs Trump's body language during their first day in Windsor, Inbaal Honigman told GB News, on behalf of OLBG: "Despite holding hands with his wife, Trump's attention is on Prince William and not on Melania.
"The handholding seems choreographed, functional, not romantic or affectionate."
The body language expert claimed: "Their arms and hands aren't hanging naturally and neutrally, quite the opposite.
Princess Kate and Prince William didn't hold hands, but the Trumps did
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"Their shoulders and arms are still and stiff. This gives the appearance of a planned decision to hold hands.
"They're not using their hands to stay close together; rather, their stiff arms keep them apart from one another.
"Trump is seen chatting to the prince and leaning towards him, meaning that all of his focus is on communicating with William."
The Prince and Princess of Wales formally met the US President and First Lady at Windsor, before introducing them to King Charles and Queen Camilla.
Princess Kate, Donald Trump, Prince William and Melania Trump at Windsor
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The six individuals embarked on a carriage procession around the Windsor Castle grounds.
Tonight, the Trumps will be hosted at Windsor Castle for a State Banquet by Their Majesties.
Both President Trump and King Charles will deliver a speech, while the women are expected to dazzle in their regalia and tiaras.
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