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.
