Queen Camilla does not have to curtsy to any other woman in the Royal Family, a recent revelation has disclosed. A 2005 document initially mandated that female members of the Royal Family should curtsy to Camilla, but this was later amended by the late Queen Elizabeth II. However, with Charles ascending the throne in 2022, the rules were revised once more, placing Camilla at the fore of the female royals, who are now required to curtsy to her, reports EdinburghLive.
The intricate etiquette of curtsying among members of the royal family may seem perplexing to outsiders. According to royal expert Joe Little, “Royal Highnesses bow and curtsey only to Majesties,” regardless of the order of precedence. This sentiment was echoed by a royal fan, emphasizing that curtsying is a gesture of respect towards the monarch or senior members of the Royal Family.
Twitter users also weighed in on the debate, affirming that the practice of curtsying is tradition rather than a legal obligation, and that it is a customary display of deference, especially within the UK or Commonwealth.
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The official tables of precedence highlight Camilla’s prominent position within The Royal Family, and also delineate some intricate and, some might argue, bewildering guidelines. For instance, when the Princess of Wales and Duchess of Sussex are unaccompanied by their husbands, they are outranked by Princesses of the Royal Blood. Yet, when accompanied by their husbands, the roles are reversed, with the duchesses prevailing over the princesses.
For those intrigued by the hierarchy within the Royal Family, these rules offer clarity on the positioning of members such as Kate Middleton and Princess Beatrice.