Princess Mary, Queen Margrethe and Kate Middleton in February 2022.Photo:Liselotte Sabroe/Ritzau Scanpix/AFP via Getty
Liselotte Sabroe/Ritzau Scanpix/AFP via Getty
Kate Middletonknows how to never upstage a monarch.
The Princess of Wales, 41, proved once again to be a master of royal protocol in avideothat’s resurfaced on TikTok from her February 2022 visit to Denmark.
Kate, then known as the Duchess of Cambridge, posed for photos during herofficial welcomewithQueen Margretheof Denmark and the monarch’s daughter-in-law, Crown Princess Mary, at Christian IX’s Palace. Although she entered the room between Queen Margrethe and Princess Mary, she paused a moment as they took their places in front of the photographers and moved to the monarch’s left side to give Queen Margrethe the center spot.
Kate Middleton and Queen Margrethe in February 2022.Arthur Edwards - Pool/Getty
Arthur Edwards - Pool/Getty
The same photo opportunity also provided another viral moment. Looking towards the photographers, Princess Kate scooted closer to Queen Margrethe and Princess Mary via a discrete heel-toe slide (in heels!) that TikTok fansdubbed the “Princess Shuffle.“Thevideogained more than 1 million views for Kate’s crafty maneuver.
In another decision that ensured the spotlight remained on Queen Margrethe, Princess Kate chose to wear a grey ensemble during the visit.
It’s a trick she’s used before. WhileKate’s closet is a complete rainbow, she alwaysopted for subdued colorsduring joint outings withQueen Elizabeth. (The late Queen’scolorful wardrobe was very deliberate— she always wore bright clothes so her royal fans could easily spot her in a crowd.) Princess Kate has followed the stylish trick to stand out in the crowd, rocking every color frombubblegum pinktoregal red.
Princess Mary, Kate Middleton and Queen Margrethe in February 2022.Arthur Edwards - Pool/Getty
Frompicture-perfect curtsiestoclever alternatives for children asking for her autograph, Princess Kate is a protocol pro who always gives the proper respect to other members of the royal family — even her husband,Prince William.
In avideo that recently resurfaced on TikTok, the Prince and Princess of Walesvisited the Foundling Museum. In the clip, Kate approaches their greeters ahead of Prince William. However, she waits and talks as William makes his way over, allowing the future king to be the first to do handshakes with the greeters.
“She’s never trying to outshine him in any way,” royal biographer Penny Junorpreviously told PEOPLE. “I think that Kate is a bit likePrince Philipsupporting the Queen. She doesn’t outshine William but still has a lot to say herself.”
Kate Middleton curtsies to King Charles in June 2023.Mark Cuthbert/UK Press via Getty Images
Mark Cuthbert/UK Press via Getty Images
Princess Kate also lets other members of the royal family take the lead. A video of Kate from herApril 2022 engagementwithPrincess Annehas garnered over3 million views on TikTokfor her subtle way of making sure Queen Elizabeth’s daughter led the way at the headquarters of the Royal College of Midwives and the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists. They arrived together, with Kate exiting the car on the side closer to the sidewalk. However, she stood outside for a moment while Princess Anne made her way around the back of the vehicle. Kate then paced herself a step or two behind, allowing Anne to be the first to shake hands with their greeter at the entrance.
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Debrett’s, the authority on royal etiquette and behavior, states that Princess Kateoutranks blood members of the royal family— but only when she’s with Prince William. The same goes forMeghan Markleand Prince Harry.
source: people.com
