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Danish royals arriving to the Reformation 500th anniversary event. Typically the Danish royal ladies perform a deep curtsy to Queen Margrethe. Yesterday I noticed that CP Frederik and Prince Joachim do not appear to bow to their mother and that Princess Benedikte does not curtsy to her sister. QM is in the video greeting her family around 9:45. Would Benedikte be excused from curtsying for age related reasons ie: balance/knee strain or do she and Anne Marie not curtsy to their elder sister?
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In 1995 when she visited Japan, Princess Diana curtseyed to the Emperor and Empress.
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11-20-2017, 06:57 PM
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It seems the British has a different curtsey style? They usually places their right leg behind the left leg (like Sophie's), while the others just put their right leg backward (see Marie's).
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If you read back though this discussion, there is a lot of discussion about curtsey form and foot positioning. And, depending on your flexibility and balance and choice of depth, it is hard. I have neuropathy in my feet from a medical treatment and I would for sure risk falling over with a curtsey. So, I know I would give a very respectful bow just like the guys do.
People on this thread can be quite harsh about the RIGHT way to curtsey. IMO, respect shown is respect shown. But do read back for lots more info on the how to's.
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Off topic but that is one glorious dress. The color is mesmerizing!  Plus the exquisite tiara. 
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Off topic but that is one glorious dress. The color is mesmerizing! Plus the exquisite tiara. |
Funny how opinions differ. I first liked the dress when she was curtseying to the emperor and empress but when she was seated at the table the dress in combination with the 'jacket' made her look really wide; doing exactly the opposite of what a dress should do to her figure. I really liked her look when they first were received by the imperial couple.
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Funny how opinions differ. I first liked the dress when she was curtseying to the emperor and empress but when she was seated at the table the dress in combination with the 'jacket' made her look really wide; doing exactly the opposite of what a dress should do to her figure. I really liked her look when they first were received by the imperial couple.
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An example of when the camera lens becomes the arbiter of what looks good or not.  It's really an illusion that is created by the camera which has everything to do with lighting and angle, etc. Its why when I see someone who seems to always nail their snap shots I assume (yes) that they are spending time factoring in all the elements. If they don't have a full time dresser, what a labor they engage in. A lot of work (and not worth it, to my mind). JMO. Speculation.
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11-30-2017, 12:20 AM
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That's really neat that Princess Mako would curtsey, even partially. It's not part of the Japanese culture. But she obviously knows it is part of European culture. And it can't be easy to do in a kimono, they are quite tight around the body and restrictive in movement. Very nice!
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That first, formal real curtsy will be as Meghan and Harry leave the altar as man and wife and both formally bow and curtsy to HM, The Queen.
I bet Meghan practices it over and over again while wearing her wedding dress until "that" moment arrives. 
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12-04-2017, 10:45 PM
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That first, formal real curtsy will be as Meghan and Harry leave the altar as man and wife and both formally bow and curtsy to HM, The Queen.
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I forgot about that Osipi. You’re spot on about practice.
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12-04-2017, 11:12 PM
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I'm pretty sure she has the curtsey thing down since she's met the Queen already.
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12-04-2017, 11:19 PM
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She was probably a nervous wreck the first time!
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I'm pretty sure she has the curtsey thing down since she's met the Queen already.
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But that was done privately not in view of millions! However I was speaking more to the rules that govern when to curtesy to whom within the family. If Harry's present she has higher status if he's not she has lower status etc.
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12-04-2017, 11:23 PM
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Yes...Meghan’s major public curtsy will be on her wedding day.
Remember...Meghan will only be curtsying to The Queen and possibly The Duke of Edinburgh. Royals don’t curtsy to any other within the family.
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But that was done privately not in view of millions! However I was speaking more to the rules that govern when to curtesy to whom within the family. If Harry's present she has higher status if he's not she has lower status etc.
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I think I heard the younger generation don't curtsey to each other. I'm not sure if the Queen's children receive curtesy anymore.
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I don't honestly think that Meghan being American will figure into it at all whether or not she curtsies to the Queen or anyone else. If and when she does, it will be done solely out of deep respect and admiration for the position that HM holds and will be done solely because she *wants* to.
If Meghan can be so aware of other people that she freely offers up her own hand warmer to a stranger, I would be my last candy cane that she would be very aware of the positions and the roles and the respect that should be given to HM, The Queen and each and every other royal that is going to be part and parcel of her family.
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