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Kate Middleton Delivers The Perfect Curtsy for King Charles During Easter Service

Kate Middleton is often seen performing a curtsy when greeting senior royals for the first time.

The Princess of Wales is often seen following strict royal protocols, one of which includes curtsying to senior members of the royal family, like King Charles and Queen Camilla. Whether at formal events like state visits, remembrance services, or other more casual events such as Commonwealth Day, she is seen performing the gesture when greeting them for the first time on that day. For instance, during a brief moment at the Easter Sunday service on April 5th, Kate Middleton caught the attention of royal watchers as she offered a curtsey to the monarch.

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As reported by HELLO Magazine, Kate attended the church service alongside her husband Prince William, and their three children—Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis—at St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle. She looked effortlessly stunning wearing a belted Self-Portrait dress, complemented by matching accessories, including a hat, handbag, and heels. As the Wales family greeted the King at the church entrance, Kate made a quick curtsey, highlighting the royal tradition and her respect for the senior members.

Prince Edward was also seen acknowledging his brother with a subtle bow as the King greeted the family. Moreover, before they headed into the church, Charles was seen pausing for a while to gently tap his seven-year-old grandson, Prince Louis, on the shoulder. In royal tradition, a curtsy is said to be a respectful way of greeting the monarch. It usually involves women gently lowering themselves by bending their knees and slightly bowing their head. However, it doesn't have to be for a long while, and a brief moment will do. On the other hand, the men will usually just bow, as reported by HELLO Magazine.

Back in March, Kate and William hosted the President of Nigeria and the First Lady during their UK state visit. During the event, the Princess of Wales once again demonstrated royal protocol with a flawless curtsy to her father-in-law before greeting him with a cheerful “Morning!” Similarly, in December last year, she was seen performing a perfect double curtsy for both the King and the Queen just before the start of the German state visit. For the special occasion, they welcomed President Frank-Walter Steinmeier and his wife.

Nevertheless, the royal family’s official website clearly states that there are no such strict codes of conduct for meeting royals. As reported by People Magazine, it states, "There are no obligatory codes of behavior when meeting The Queen or a member of the Royal Family, but many people wish to observe the traditional forms." The statement further reveals some of the different ways, stating, "For men, this is a neck bow (from the head only) whilst women do a small curtsy. Other people prefer simply to shake hands in the usual way."