Yes, all members of the royal family, including grandchildren, are expected to bow (men) or curtsy (women) to the reigning monarch (King Charles III and Queen Camilla), though it's a sign of respect, not strictly enforced, with close family sometimes showing deference in private differently. For instance, Prince George was recently seen bowing to his late grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II, at a formal event, showing this tradition holds for great-grandchildren too.
Yes, traditionally, Princess Kate (Catherine, Princess of Wales) must curtsy to Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie when she is not with Prince William, as they are "blood princesses" (born into the royal family) and outrank her by birth, but when with William, they curtsy to her. However, these rules are complex, and the royal website notes there are no obligatory codes, but traditional forms are observed, with the hierarchy shifting depending on who is present.
All royals are expected to bow or curtsy to the sovereign and his wife, King Charles and Queen Camilla. Since he ascended to the throne, Prince William and Princess Kate have been seen formally greeting the monarch with a bow and curtsy on multiple occasions.
All members of the royal family, including those with His/Her Royal Highness (HRH) titles, bow or curtsy to the monarch and his wife when greeting them for the first time in a while — even his children!
However, royal experts confirmed that the two had in fact paid their respects. “Meghan did actually curtsy to the Queen, but it was a very bad camera angle,” said Elliot, the host of The Royal Reviewer News Show, in a YouTube video on the topic.
Kate likely didn't curtsy publicly because she had already greeted King Charles and Queen Camilla that day.
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Prince William and Kate Middleton sleep in separate beds primarily due to the constraints of the Royal Train (which has only single beds) and as part of a long-standing aristocratic tradition of separate sleeping arrangements for better rest or privacy, though they likely share a bed at home, with their dog sometimes joining them for extra comfort, aligning with modern trends for "sleep divorce".
And secondly, while the queen was alive, wives of Princes had to curtsey to blood princesses unless their husbands were present. However, Camilla is no longer the wife of a prince. She is the queen and she outranks everyone except the king. Thus, everyone must bow or curtsy to her except the King.
Prince George and his siblings call Queen Camilla "Gaga," a sweet nickname derived from the term her own grandchildren use, opting for a unique, affectionate name rather than a formal "Grandma" or "Nanny," according to royal reports.
While "nicest" is subjective, polls consistently show Prince William and Princess Catherine (Kate) as the most popular and positively viewed royals, often praised for their warmth, dedication, and resilience, with Princess Anne frequently cited for her down-to-earth, no-nonsense, and hardworking nature, making her a strong contender for "nicest" in terms of perceived authenticity.
She loved wearing brands, which included Chanel. However, the then Princess of Wales stopped wearing Chanel following her divorce. Apparently, the label's logo, the double interlocking C's, reminded her of the betrayal she had by Prince Charles because of his then-affair with Camilla Parker Bowles.
Mike Tindall calls his mother-in-law, Princess Anne, "M'am, not Mum" in private, maintaining a formal address even behind closed doors, as revealed on Good Morning Britain, showing respect for her royal status despite their close family bond.
The first Black queen of England, widely believed to be, is Queen Charlotte (Sophia Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz, 1744-1818), wife of King George III, due to her direct descent from a Black branch of the Portuguese royal family, Margarita de Castro y Sousa, though she was of German birth and European appearance. Her African ancestry was noted by contemporaries and traced through art historical research, leading to her association with the British monarchy and the naming of the American city of Charlotte, North Carolina, after her.
The "baby brain" comment refers to a widely reported incident from Prince Harry's memoir Spare, where Meghan Markle allegedly told Kate Middleton she must have "baby brain because of her hormones" following Kate's birth of Prince Louis in 2018, causing a significant rift because Kate found the comment offensive, leading to a dispute about appropriate ways to speak within the Royal Family, although Meghan viewed it as a lighthearted comment she'd use with friends.
At Clarence House, they are privileged to have their own bedrooms as well as their shared bedroom." Not only do the couple have separate bedrooms, but they also stay in separate homes for some healthy alone time on occasion, according to royal experts. Chard told Fox News Digital, "They are both independent people.
Princess Kate had "planned abdominal surgery" in January 2024, described by Kensington Palace as successful and non-cancerous initially, but later revealed to involve cancer requiring preventative chemotherapy, though the specific type of surgery (e.g., hysterectomy, organ removal, or other issue) was kept private, with speculation ranging from gynecological to gastrointestinal issues, all pointing to a major procedure requiring significant recovery time.
Even though she knew her nephew's womanizing nature, how could the royal family external criticism. From that point on, Margaret and Diana were completely estranged. So at Diana's funeral, while almost everyone bowed their heads in silence, only Margaret kept her head held high.
Isabelle of France (1389-1409), oldest daughter of King Charles VI, was not quite seven years old when she married Richard II as his second wife in 1396.
Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh (then Sophie Rhys-Jones) did not attend Princess Diana's funeral in 1997, reportedly because her strong resemblance to Diana would have been too upsetting for the grieving crowds, a decision made thoughtfully by Sophie herself. At the time, she was dating Prince Edward, but they were not yet engaged or married.
Diana's tendency to tilt her head and shield her face behind hats was a carefully calculated move to avoid the relentless barrage of photographers. As soon as she entered a room or walked down the street, the flashing lights from cameras would be blinding, and the media frenzy would begin.
There were many times she could have executed Elizabeth, and she never did. Some of her councilors even suggested it, and she refused it.