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Kate Middleton's Royal Curtsy Etiquette Revealed
15 Jun
Summary
- Kate Middleton performed a double curtsy during Garter Day ceremony.
- Women traditionally curtsy, while men bow heads to the King or Queen.
- Meghan Markle learned curtsying shortly before meeting Queen Elizabeth.
At a recent Garter Day ceremony held at Windsor Castle, Kate Middleton demonstrated a significant royal tradition by performing a double curtsy. This gesture of respect was shown as King Charles and Queen Camilla passed by, adhering to the established protocol for members of the royal family.
This practice of curtsying is a long-held custom for women within the British monarchy when greeting the King or Queen. Men, conversely, typically offer a head bow as a sign of respect.
Meghan Markle recounted her own learning curve with this tradition. She revealed that Prince Harry quizzed her on curtsying just before their arrival to meet Queen Elizabeth for the first time. She also mentioned receiving assistance from Sarah Ferguson to quickly master the technique before entering the royal residence.
