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With all eyes on President Donald Trump as\u00a0he continues his visit to the UK<\/a>, there are signs of a new friendship being forged.<\/p>\n Unlike the late Queen Elizabeth II’s relationship with the US President, King Charles appears to be building ‘a close rapport’ and ‘signs of warmth’ with the US leader. Trump, who has previously struck up a favorable relationship with Prince William during their meeting in Paris last year<\/a>, has been pictured laughing and joking with the British monarch.<\/p>\n A body language expert has now decoded the gestures between the two senior figures as he notes ‘genuine warmth’ from the US President to the head of the royal family, which follows after a day of relationship building in Windsor.<\/a><\/p>\n Body language expert Darren Stanton said, “So first of all, Trump\u2019s hand on Charles\u2019s arm. Now, sometimes that kind of double-handed gesture can be used as a power move, a way of signalling dominance.<\/p>\n “But here, that\u2019s not what\u2019s going on. The handshake itself is equal, the grip looks balanced, and there are no other accompanying power signals. In this context, it reads much more as a gesture of warmth. It is a sign of rapport and friendliness, rather than control.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n “In terms of Charles\u2019 comfort level, he looks at ease. There\u2019s no pulling back, no tightening of the lips or shoulders, and his eye contact is steady. If he were uncomfortable, we\u2019d expect to see him lean away or disengage, but instead he\u2019s fully engaged in the moment, which suggests he\u2019s comfortable with the interaction.<\/p>\n “Now, Melania\u2019s body language is quite telling. She holds herself with poise, calm and composed, not fading into the background but also not seeking the spotlight. Her posture suggests she\u2019s comfortable in her role here, present, supportive, and content to let the focus rest on the handshake.”<\/p>\n DON’T MISS:<\/strong><\/p>\n Melania Trump’s outfit is ‘solemn seriousness’ for Charles and Camilla meeting<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Trump snubs Prince Harry in state banquet speech<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n