Meghan Markle used 'power gestures' to fit in, Kate Middleton was 'child' turning 'adult'

Meghan Markle and Kate Middleton transitions into their royal roles are being analysed.

Body language expert Darren Staton tells Express.co.uk how Meghan was more confident in her new positions as opposed to Kate, who took her time to open up.

"Naturally, because of her background as an actress, Meghan didn’t appear to have any confidence issues when it came to communicating with other royals or stepping out publicly and engaging with the media.

"It’s fair to say that Kate was far more nervous around other members of the royal family in the early stages of her relationship with William than Meghan was when she first began dating Harry.

"Kate has had to settle into her role in the royal family over a much more gradual process."

In 2022, Kate's confidence has really blossomed as the duchess made recent solo trip to Denmark.

He said: "Although she now appears super confident both with and without William by her side while attending events, there were times previously where she exhibited signs of introversion and lacked the confidence she now has.

"For instance, in the early days of her engagement to William, Kate would bite her lower lip - a gesture children usually make and often carry into adulthood.

"It’s known in psychology as a self-reassurance gesture and it’s something a person does when they are feeling less assured in a given situation. "

Meghan, on the other hand, sometimes tends to overpower own husband Prince Harry.

He added: " One thing that denotes Meghan’s confidence is a move she has made on multiple occasions when appearing alongside Harry.

"She has been seen to place her arm around Harry’s back or the flat of her hand on his back.

"This is known as a power gesture, yet Meghan appears to use this as a form of comfort and reassurance instead, as it’s Harry who seems more uncomfortable with the increased attention that comes with being a royal."