Prince William's subtle gesture to Kate Middleton at key event reveals his true feelings

Prince William made sure that Kate Middleton knows she has his full attention at key event as they greeted Amir of Qatar Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and his wife Sheikha Jawaher bint Hamad bin Suhaim Al Thani.

The Prince and Princess of Wales met the Qatari Royals at their hotel and then escorted them to Horse Guards parade for the official ceremonial welcome before heading to Buckingham Palace.

Speaking on William and Kate’s body language at the high profile event, a body language expert said the Prince made sure that Kate felt safe.

Body Language Judi James noted William's subtle hand gesture to Kate, which she said was a deliberate move to show his wife she has his "undivided attention" and is the "most important person" in his life.

Speaking with The Express, James said William placing his hand on Kate's shoulder, was a "priority ritual" that sent a strong romantic signal.

"This hand-to-shoulder gesture is not primarily a signal of concern from William but more one of ensuring Kate and even the world know she has his undivided attention and sole focus, despite the royal state visit and all the dignitaries they are meeting and hosting.

"It's a priority ritual and one that will be like a stroke to both her royal status and to her sense of being the most important person in his life,” she added.

The expert continued: "He offers it with another telling, confirmational gesture, which is the head-cock. As she speaks, he also lets her know that she has his full attention.

"He's prioritising his wife here, and in Royal Family terms this is a rare ritual. Royal couples rarely pay too much attention to each other in public, especially at state events like this.

"Which makes it an even more impressively romantic signal from the prince."