Please, William, keep me hidden from Merkel
Angela Merkel, the former Chancellor of Germany and former head of the Democratic Union, can be a frightening presence. She's a stern and outspoken woman, which could explain why Kate was hiding behind William here. The royal couple and Germany's premier were meeting for official political reasons. While Prince William and Merkel conducted a meeting, Kate decided to remain in the shadow of her husband. Hopefully, Kate got her act together and properly greeted the retired German leader. She doesn't appear to be interested in being there.
There Are So Many Possibilities
Many thoughts arise when we view Kate Middleton in this photograph. She could be practicing her karate movements in a stealthy manner, or she could be doing some mental math. In any case, Kate looks stunning even when she's deep in concentration. The royal lady is wearing a lovely fall gown and a pocketbook to match her shoes, so how horrible can the photo be? Kate is clearly an expressive woman, as evidenced by her hands, which makes her even more loveable to the people.