Fromexpert curtsiestoclever autograph alternatives,Kate Middletonis a master of royal protocol.
A video of the Princess of Wales from herApril 2022 engagementwithPrincess Annehas garnered over3 million views on TikTokfor her subtle way of making sure Queen Elizabeth’s only daughter led the way during their visit to the London headquarters of the Royal College of Midwives and the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists.
The royal women arrived together in a car, with Kate exiting on the side closer to the sidewalk. However, she stood outside for a moment while Princess Anne made her way around the back of the vehicle. Kate then paced herself a step or two behind, allowing Anne to be the first to shake hands with their greeter at the entrance.
When the pair exited the building, Kate (then known as the Duchess of Cambridge) once again made sure Princess Anne was in front as they exited and received flowers from children.
The event was Princess Kate and Princess Anne’s first-ever joint outing. While Anne is the patron of the Royal College of Midwives, Kate is the patron of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists — making the perfect opportunity for them to team up and highlight organizations dedicated to improving maternal healthcare.
According toDebrett’s, Princess Kateoutranks blood members of the royal family— but only when she’s with her husband,Prince William. The same goes forMeghan Markleand Prince Harry.
Princess Anne and Kate Middleton in April 2022.Karwai Tang/WireImage
Karwai Tang/WireImage
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Although Princess Kate, 41, was not raised in aristocracy, she’s become known as an expert in royal protocol. She never fails todip into a curtsywhen greeting King Charles and Queen Camilla, and she’s modeled her wardrobe — from her brightly colored ensembles to sensible nail polish colors — on Queen Elizabeth.
Kate Middleton curtsies to King Charles and Queen Camilla in June 2023.Mark Cuthbert/UK Press via Getty Images
Mark Cuthbert/UK Press via Getty Images
While always staying respectful of royal family members and others, Kate has broken from the norm on occasion. In recent months, she and Prince William have beenquick to agree to a selfie, and they don’t sweat it when their nicknames are used instead of their royal titles.
“They are lovely,” Hurst told PEOPLE. “I wasn’t sure what they’d be like and what to call them in terms of their titles. I called them ‘Kate’ and ‘Will,’ and they were really relaxed.”
And during a 2018 event where Prince William and Kate visited the charityCentrepoint, fellow lunch guests weregiven a laminated cardwith a run-down of how to interact with the couple. The guidelines included that Prince William and Kate would initiate handshakes and a “respectful lowering of the head” was appropriate over a bow or curtsy.
According to attendee Chelsea Jenkins, Prince William “just laughed” about the card. “He said something about updating it,” she added.
Kate Middleton poses for a selfie in 2022.Chris Jackson/Getty
The last appointment is especially sentimental for Kate, as one of her grandfathers served in the Royal Air Force (RAF)
source: people.com
