As a senior royal, Kate Middleton is used to addressing the public, but rarely are her announcements about such serious personal matters. And though she showed incredibly bravery by publicizing her cancer diagnosis, body language expert Traci Brown has broken down Middleton’s nonverbal cues that could reveal some of her unsaid worries.
“Her face shows that she’s conflicted between peace and anger,” said Brown. “See how her left eyebrow is pointed down towards the bridge of her nose. Her right eyebrow shows a neutral peaceful position.” Speaking about her treatment also seems to have inspired negative emotions about her condition. “She closes her eyes when she says ‘treatment,'” Brown continued. “That means she doesn’t want to see what’s happened or what’s to come. There’s distress there.” Brown also pointed to Kate’s blink rate as she said the word “chemotherapy,” which seems to signal internal stress. Kate also held her hands parallel, signifying that “she’s working to contain the problem” or “holding the trouble in.” However, Kate also contrasted these moments by neatly folding her hands in her lap.
Given the seriousness of a cancer diagnosis, it makes sense that Middleton is experiencing a flurry of emotions. Hopefully, she can make a speedy recovery.
