Meghan Marklehas mastered the art of the royal curtsy.
It’s been exactly one year sinceMeghan showed off her very first public curtsy to the Queenalongside the royal family on Christmas Day. And now, she’s showing how much she’s learned since becoming an official royal earlier this year.
Meghan, who debuted a less-than-perfect curtsy last year, confidently bowed her head, clasped her hands and lowered into the proper position as she curtsied to the Queen outside the Church of St. Mary Magdalene on Tuesday.
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Myka Meier, founder and director of Beaumont Etiquette, says that thecurtsy should be subtle— a ballerina curtsy this is not — but the deeper and longer you pause shows more respect and formality. To curtsy, Meier instructs placing one leg behind the other (whichever one is more comfortable for you) and bowing your head slightly while bending your knees.
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In addition toQueen Elizabeth, Meghan is expected to curtsy toPrince Philip,Prince Charlesand his wifeCamillaDuchess of Cornwall. She’ll also be bending and bowing forPrince Williamand Kate, due to his position in line for the throne.
source: people.com
