Princess Kate didn't curtsy to King Charles for a reason

Princess Kate didn't curtsy to King Charles at the Commonwealth Day Service in London on March 13.

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Every member of the Royal Family is expected to curtsy to the King and Queen consort, but only once a day.

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Kate's lack of gesture towards her father-in-law means she presumably hung out with him earlier that day.

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TikTok has sparked an interest in the Princess of Wales curtsying and/or being curtsied to lately.

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A service is held at Westminster Abbey, with senior royals in attendance.

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The Princess of Wales wore an elegant ensemble by Erdem consisting of a peplum jacket and matching skirt.

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She paired the look with navy pointed pumps, an embellished navy hat, and a Prince of Wales feathers brooch.

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The brooch was given to her by the King.

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