Kate Middleton 'asserted her authority' over William

Kate Middleton took over as Colonel of the Irish Guards from her husband Prince William.

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A body language expert said Kate wore her "superhero color"—red, blue, or turquoise—to assert her control over William and guests.

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Kate and William have both grown in confidence and elegance over the years.

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