Things have been hot since the Cambridges' official trip abroad. After Prince William's visit to the United Arab Emirates a few weeks ago, Kate Middleton departed for Denmark on February 22 for one of the Duchess's most important goals: a royal tour focused on early childhood.

On the first day of her visit, the Duchess of Cambridge visited the University of Copenhagen, specifically the Copenhagen Infant Mental Health Project (CIMHP). Kensington Palace wrote on Instagram, "The Copenhagen Infant Mental Health Project aims to promote the mental wellbeing of parents and their children, and of the relationship between parents and their children."

On this occasion, the Duchess wore a bright red double-breasted tweed blazer from Zara (via Daily Mail), a white blouse with a ruffle collar from ME + EM, straight-leg black pants, and pointy black block heel pumps from Gianvito Rossi She paired it with Gianvito Rossi pointed black block heel pumps. She accessorized with a mini handbag from Aspinall of London and pearl jewelry by Copenhagen designer Maria Black (opens in new tab), according to What Kate Wore.

For body language expert Darren Stanton, Middleton's first outfit choice for her solo tour offers many insights into the message she is trying to send.

"The colors that people choose to wear for a particular event or ritual have important implications for how they feel emotionally," Stanton explains to Marie Claire on behalf of Betfair Casino (opens in new tab).

"For Kate Middleton, red is definitely the color she chooses when she wants to appear and feel powerful herself. It is almost like her superhero costume, allowing her to be all powerful but on her own terms.

"Her red blazer is not only vibrant but also businesslike. Bold and striking, the color is a sure sign that Kate is not afraid to take center stage and draw all eyes to her"

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Nevertheless, it is clearly the Duchess of Cambridge who is speaking here, and the word "formidable" is not necessarily associated with her. She wants to be taken seriously (and she should be), but she also displays a friendly demeanor during her stay in Denmark. Perhaps nothing proves this more than the photo of her in her work clothes, sliding down a children's slide and laughing.

"Kate has become known as a warm and friendly presence," Stanton continues, "and this is evident in the fact that she delights in interacting with the people around her and always waves to those watching when she arrives.

"She can be seen smiling as she gets out of her car, and you can tell she is truly happy to have arrived in Copenhagen for her two-day visit.

Stanton believes that the Duchess is genuinely thrilled to be visiting the land of the Little Mermaid and Helena Christensen.

"You will notice that her face is fully engaged - this is indicated by the raven footprints next to her eyes," he says.

"To determine if the smile or happiness a person is displaying is truly genuine, I look at these signs and specific muscles. These muscles help me determine if the emotion the person is conveying is genuine and true to what he or she is really feeling."

On this trip (and in countless official occasions before it), Middleton showed that she is far from being Prince William's "assistant," as she once joked: she champions her own cause, does her own work, and is passionate about .

"When interacting with others at your first engagement ceremony, if you didn't know Kate was royalty, most people would naturally assume, purely from the way she carried herself, that she was the leader or boss of the place," says Stanton.

"If you look at her posture, she is upright, reaching out with a firm, confident handshake, trying to confirm her status. You will notice that when Kate shakes hands with others, she puts her hand on top - again, a sign of power and an indication that others take her seriously as established royalty."