Princess of Wales wins praise for elegant display of royal protocol and
unity amid public outing
Catherine captured the attention of royal watchers with her graceful adherence
to royal tradition during the state visit of French President Emmanuel Macron
and his wife, Brigitte. The Princess of Wales, attending the grand welcome
with Prince William, left fans in awe as she curtsied not once, but four times
to King Charles III and Queen Camilla.
The formal event began at RAF Northolt, where William and Catherine greeted
the French First Couple before proceeding to Windsor for the official welcome
with the King and Queen. A widely circulated video showed Catherine offering
two polite curtsies in the background as the King and Queen engaged in
conversation with their French guests.
When it appeared her gestures had gone unnoticed, Catherine made a point to
repeat them upon approaching the monarchs directly—first offering a swift
curtsy to King Charles, followed by a warm cheek kiss and another curtsy for
Queen Camilla.
The future Queen Consort’s subtle but deliberate actions were seen by many as
a powerful message of respect, reinforcing her unwavering commitment to royal
protocol and to the monarchy itself. Her thoughtful gestures also served to
quash recent speculation of any tension between her and the royal couple.
Though she holds senior royal status in her own right, Catherine—like Prince
William—continues to uphold traditional courtesies to the reigning sovereign
and his consort. Alongside formal bows and curtsies, members of the royal
family often exchange more personal greetings, such as cheek kisses and brief
hugs.
As Catherine steadily resumes public duties amid her ongoing cancer recovery,
her poise and quiet strength continue to make a lasting impression—both within
the royal family and among the public.
