King Charles III likes being with Kate Middleton.

King Charles III has always been supportive of Kate Middleton.

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Body language expert Judi James analyzed the relationship between Charles and Kate.

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James describes the relationship as a "slow-burn friendship".

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Charles is known to prefer the company of paternal and intellectual figures.

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Kate does not share Charles' interest in horse-related sports.

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James says Kate makes Charles look like the most important royal when they appear together.

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Kate could have provided a risk to Charles as she has star quality and could upstage him.

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Despite this, Charles has developed a fondness for Kate over time.

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