Princess Kate has caused a stir among royal fans after sharing a series of videos on TikTok.
A video was posted online of Prince Charles bowing to the late Queen Elizabeth, King Charles and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall.
The edited video included footage of King Charles' coronation, a welcoming ceremony for the South Korean president and his wife, and an outpouring of praise for Kate as she curtseyed at the 2022 Christmas carol service, “Together at Christmas.”
“Gorgeous Duchess of Cambridge,” raved fellow TikTok user Sarah Ibutterfly. “The Duchess of Cambridge is stunning,” commented another TikTok enthusiast on the account. A third commented: “Best bow ever Kate. Stylish, respectful and elegant. The Princess of Wales is a true star.”
TikTok user JAYNE commented, “Katherine always has a smile on her face and does it perfectly.”
One account called Prince Charles the “queen of bows” in the comments section, while TikTok user OliBaroli89 responded to the video with, “What a beautiful smile Catherine.”
Others praised Kate, calling her “modest,” a “real princess” and “amazing.” The video also features other members of the royal family, including Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex, Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh and Camilla Parker.
A TikTok video showing Kate bowing and making a gesture of respect to Queen Elizabeth at King Charles' coronation has become a hot topic, with over 400,000 views, approximately 28,000 likes, and 149 comments to date.
Curtesy is a traditional sign of respect in which women and girls bend their knees and bow their heads, usually in the presence of royalty, while men and boys simply bow their heads.
The official royal website states that there is no required behaviour when meeting the monarch or other members of the royal family, but many opt for “traditional formalities” such as bowing or a “small” curtsey, and handshakes are also common.
Royals, including Prince William and Princess Kate, are often seen curtseying to the king and curtseying to the queen, while Prince Charles and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, have also been seen exchanging hugs and kisses on the cheek with family members.
Micah Meyer clarified to People magazine that royal highnesses generally aren't required to curtsy to other royal highnesses.
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