Princess Kate joined the Royal Family to welcome Sultan Haitham bin Tarik of Oman for a state visit on October 20, taking part in an official ceremony at Windsor Castle along with a glamorous state banquet . Whether it was riding in a carriage procession with their guests or making them feel welcome at dinner, the Princess of Wales played a key role in the diplomatic visit “without having to take center stage,” says body language expert Darren Stanton .

Speaking on behalf of UK online slots provider Betfair Casino, Stanton says that the “ability to read a situation is a real strength of Catherine’s.” In photos from the day’s events, the princess is pictured throwing her head back in laughter with a soldier and leaning forward to point things out to guests at the state banquet, displaying her ability to “put them at ease.”

“She understands that, while this is a very formal state occasion, there are people there who may feel a little nervous or intimidated by the setting,” Stanton shares.…