Yes, by strict royal protocol, Meghan Markle would curtsy to Catherine, Princess of Wales, because Kate holds a higher rank as the wife of the Prince of Wales (Prince William), and Meghan's rank is determined by her husband, Prince Harry, though official rules state there are no obligatory codes, just traditional forms. The situation gets complicated: if Harry isn't present, Meghan curtsies to more "blood princesses," but if he is present, they often swap roles, and other royals might curtsy to Meghan due to Harry's royal lineage, making it confusing.
Royal Highnesses bow and curtsey only to majesties, so Meghan would only have to do so to Kate once the princess becomes Queen.
But I'm going to end all speculation. Meghan did in fact curtsy to the Queen.” However, even if the pair didn't accidentally break with tradition with this custom, they did alter other rituals when it came to their big day.
The 36-year-old must also curtsy to the princesses born into the royal family, Princess Anne, Princess Alexandra, and the daughters of Prince Andrew, Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie. However, if Harry is present, their roles are swapped and they must curtsy to Meghan.
Yes, traditionally, Princess Catherine (Kate) was expected to curtsy to "blood princesses" like Beatrice and Eugenie when she wasn't with Prince William, but as the Princess of Wales and wife of the heir, her higher rank often means Beatrice and Eugenie curtsy to her when they're together, though these rules can be complex and are sometimes nuanced by specific circumstances or evolving protocols, with some reports suggesting less strict adherence today, especially privately.
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.
"I didn't watch Suits. And I guess she was pitched and we passed, and as my executive producer said, 'You really never know who is going to become a duchess. '" When asked by moderator Rachel Lindsay if there are any other stars he's turned down, Cohen said, "I don't know, but we're going to find out.
After Sophie was promoted from Countess of Wessex to Duchess of Edinburgh, a new rule has been implemented. Now, the 60-year-old reportedly no longer needs to curtsy to Meghan Markle. “Sophie is relieved,” her friend revealed to reporters, according to Hello Magazine.
Meghan Markle revealed she experienced postpartum preeclampsia, a rare and serious medical condition involving high blood pressure and excess protein in the urine after childbirth, which she described as a "huge medical scare". She shared this personal health battle on her podcast, highlighting the challenges of managing a life-threatening condition while navigating new motherhood privately, an experience she shares with Bumble founder Whitney Wolfe Herd.
As a private family heirloom, the Spencer Tiara is not part of the British royal collection. As a result, it has not been available to Kate Middleton or Meghan Markle, both of whom wore other famous tiaras from Queen Elizabeth II's collection on their wedding days.
91% of Britons have a negative opinion of Prince Andrew, the most ever recorded by YouGov.
Ultimately, the only two people we know for sure that Kate always curtsies to are King Charles and Queen Camilla and the same is true for everyone else in the Royal Family too.
A whopping 66% of respondents reported feeling favorably toward Kate, while only 10% had an unfavorable opinion of the Princess of Wales.
Yes, Prince William and Kate Middleton sleep in the same bed, often with their dog Orla, a revelation Prince William shared, highlighting a more modern, relatable approach to royal life compared to past generations who sometimes used separate beds for status or privacy. While they have separate bedrooms for some downtime and might use separate beds when traveling on the royal train due to its layout, their usual arrangement at home is together, with their dog as a regular bedfellow.
Meghan Markle originally chose a $13 million emerald tiara for her wedding, but Queen Elizabeth declined her request. The emerald tiara Meghan wanted was tied to Russian controversy, making it unsuitable for her royal wedding day.
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.
Kate likely didn't curtsy publicly because she had already greeted King Charles and Queen Camilla that day.
Prince William Called Meghan Markle 'Rude' In Heated Exchange After Her 'Baby Brain' Comment About Kate Middleton - IMDb.
Beyoncé has shown strong public and private support for Meghan Markle, praising her "courage and leadership" after the Oprah interview and sending a supportive text calling her a "princess" and someone chosen to "break generational curses". This support includes a notable 2019 Brit Awards moment where she and Jay-Z accepted an award in front of a portrait of Meghan, and they met at The Lion King premiere, where Beyoncé praised Meghan's impact on "race relations dialogue".
It is Prince Andrew, however, who remains the least popular royal, with nine in ten Britons (89%) now seeing the Duke of York negatively.
A whole study crowned Meghan the Duchess of Sussex the most intelligent British royal and the timeline is still trying to catch up to the significance of that. Let's get into it. Oxford Royal pulled academic records. University rankings.
British royal family news divulges that the late Queen Elizabeth was so fond of Prince Edward's wife, Sophie, the Duchess of Edinburgh that some claim she was the monarch's favorite Dil.