“Royal Slip-Up: The Moment Princess Charlotte Forgot to Curtsy to Queen Camilla at the Coronation Concert — and How the Young Royal Handled It with Grace”
Even the most polished royals can have a slip of protocol, and that’s exactly what happened during the historic Coronation Concert. Princess Charlotte, often praised for her composure and poise well beyond her years, found herself in the spotlight for an unexpected reason when she appeared to forget a curtsy to Queen Camilla in front of the cameras.
The Coronation Concert, held the day after King Charles III’s grand Westminster Abbey ceremony, was a dazzling celebration filled with music, lights, and pageantry. The royal family was seated prominently, drawing attention from millions of viewers watching across the globe. But amid the performances and festivities, sharp-eyed fans noticed a fleeting moment of protocol missed: Princess Charlotte, standing beside her mother the Princess of Wales, did not curtsy when Queen Camilla passed.
In the rigid world of royal etiquette, gestures like bows and curtsies are deeply symbolic, especially at such high-profile events. For many watching, the omission was immediately noticeable. Social media lit up within moments, with hashtags like #RoyalCurtsy and #PrincessCharlotte trending as viewers debated whether the young royal had simply forgotten, been distracted, or made a deliberate choice.
Royal watchers, however, were quick to defend the eight-year-old princess. “She’s a child who has handled more pomp and protocol than most adults ever will,” one royal expert noted. “The fact that this tiny moment is even being noticed is a testament to how flawless her public appearances usually are.”
Indeed, Princess Charlotte has long been admired for her maturity in public, often gently guiding her younger brother Prince Louis during official appearances. At Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral, she impressed observers by perfectly executing her curtsy to the late monarch’s coffin — a gesture that resonated worldwide. This time, though, the brief lapse only served to remind the public that even the most graceful young royals are, at the end of the day, still children.
Interestingly, Queen Camilla herself seemed unfazed by the moment. Cameras captured her warmly smiling at her step-granddaughter, moving gracefully through the crowd without the slightest hint of concern. Palace insiders later suggested that the Queen Consort would have likely brushed off the incident entirely, understanding the enormous pressure on young Charlotte throughout such a momentous occasion.
In fact, many commentators suggested the slip added a touch of relatability to the royal spectacle. “It was refreshing to see Charlotte simply being a child,” wrote one columnist. “She is poised, yes, but she is also human — and that’s what endears her even more to the public.”
If anything, the small mistake seems to have only increased Princess Charlotte’s popularity. Fans online praised her charm, noting how quickly she regained composure and continued to enjoy the concert alongside her family. What could have been a serious breach of protocol turned instead into a heartwarming reminder that the royal children, though raised in palaces, are still learning the ropes of tradition.
