A recent state visit at Windsor Castle brought an unexpected moment of surprise and intrigue. The event, held for President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump, was supposed to be a showcase of British pomp and pageantry. However, all eyes were on Princess Kate when she chose to forgo a key part of royal tradition. Her decision, particularly to King Charles and Queen Camilla's surprise, has left many wondering about the future of royal protocol.
The Unexpected Shift in a Royal Tradition
It’s a deeply ingrained royal tradition: a woman of the royal family is expected to curtsy to the monarch and his wife upon their first meeting of the day. Observers of Princess Kate will recall countless instances where she has performed a perfect dip and bow to King Charles and Queen Camilla. However, on this occasion, during the state visit, things were different. The Princess of Wales and Prince William met the Trumps first, greeting them with handshakes before joining King Charles and Queen Camilla. This was when the surprising move happened. Instead of curtsying, a simple kiss on each cheek was exchanged with the King, to the obvious surprise of some onlookers.
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