Kate Middleton branded 'leader of family' as William watches on

Kate Middleton has shown the world she is the leader of her family after they enjoyed the Centre Court excitement on Sunday, according to a top body language expert. Behaviour analyst Judi James reckons Kate's confidence was obvious as she demonstrated that she was in charge as two of her children attended the Wimbledon Championships for the first time.

Kate and Charlotte made a "compelling double act" at SW19, with Prince George proving he's learn a lot from his father. The heir to the throne watched the action like an 'over-awed child' after the men's singles final, reports the Mirror.

Judi studied the epic showdown, which saw Carlos Alcaraz beat Novak Djokovic to secure the title after a gripping five-set match, which ended the Serb’s ten-year domination at the iconic arena. Judi also added that Kate's love for tennis shone through, however, she acted with "impressive firmness" when with her family.

"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 told the Mirror.

The Prince of Wales, with Prince George and Princess Charlotte during the Gentlemen's Singles trophy presentation on day fourteen of the 2023 Wimbledon Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in Wimbledon. (Image: PA Wire)

"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.

"It looked like ‘bring your children to work’ day for Kate, who hosted with an impressive firmness, introducing Charlotte and George by name to the players and staff she was meeting and indulging in some lengthy explanations and instructions to her son and daughter that suggested she is now taking a huge role in preparing them for royal life.

"Her constant pointing and explanations seemed to work in terms of motivation.

"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."

George and father William's relationship was also observed with Judi noticing various similarities.

"George’s body language as he watched the match was almost identical to the rituals he uses when watching football with his dad," she said.

"His air punches were a rather macho sign of victory that he has copied from William, but his face-covering gesture with both hands looked identical to a gesture his mother used, showing like-minded enthusiasm.

"It was Charlotte who was the revelation here, though. While her big brother restricted himself to spontaneous but more subtle signs of encouragement and celebration, Charlotte was in full battle-cry mode - throwing her arms up into the air with her mouth wide open in a roar of enthusiasm.

"Charlotte also copied Kate’s hands over the face cut-off gesture when the tension got too much, although unlike her brother she couldn’t resist still peeking at the court."

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Judi went on: "Charlotte and Kate make a very compelling double act with high levels of subliminal mirroring. Their heads leant together in a non-verbal sign of synchronicity and as they watched the match they moved or sat in similar positions.

"And then there was the very sweet moment of affection between mother and daughter. As Charlotte looked at her mother Kate placed her fingers under her chin to tilt her head up gently, which was an affectionate gesture to show Charlotte had her full attention and support.

"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."