Royal Family

Princess Charlotte forgets to curtsy to Queen Camilla at coronation concert

Princess Charlotte messed up royally at Sunday’s star-studded coronation concert.

When newly-crowned King Charles III and Queen Camilla walked past the 9-year-old to take their seats in the royal box, she followed mom Kate Middleton’s example and dropped into a curtsy for her grandpa.

But while Middleton, curtsied again when her mother-in-law passed by, the young princess, who was wearing a Self-Portrait chiffon dress at the time, did not follow suit.

Camilla, did not appear fussed by her granddaughter’s error, patting a smiling Charlotte’s arm as she walked by.

Charlotte is usually attuned to royal protocol and has made headlines over the years for correcting her brothers’ behavior.

Princess Charlotte didn’t curtsy to Queen Camilla at the coronation concert Sunday. via REUTERS
The 8-year-old did, however, give the gesture of respect to King Charles III. BBC
The princess then lost her footing and missed her chance to curtsy to Camilla. BBC

During Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee festivities in June 2022, the youngster stopped Prince Louis from excessive waving to onlookers watching their carriage ride.

That same week, Charlotte corrected Prince George’s posture while standing on the Buckingham Palace balcony.

Prince William poked fun at his daughter’s manners during the Big Lunch at Windsor Castle on Sunday, saying she had her hands full “making sure her little brother behaved himself” at Saturday’s coronation.

The queen didn’t appear upset by the mistake and reached out to pat Charlotte’s arm. BBC
The 9-year-old princess is usually follows royal protocol impeccably. Getty Images

“She’s very tired after yesterday,” the Prince of Wales, 40, said, according to Hello! magazine. “She’s having a quiet day at home.”


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Charlotte did sit beside Louis, 5, during the hours-long service at Westminster Abbey — which he yawned his way through.

Charles and Camilla were crowned king and queen on Saturday. Getty Images
Charlotte and Prince Louis sat next to their parents, Prince William and Kate Middleton at the ceremony. via REUTERS
Their older brother, Prince George, served as a Page of Honour. via REUTERS

The duo even entered holding hands while walking behind Middleton, 41, and William.

The little ones were able to let loose Monday morning as they volunteered at 3rd Upton Scouts Hut in Slough for the Big Help Out holiday.

Not only did George, Charlotte and Louis toast marshmallows for s’mores and attempt archery, but they got their hands dirty with varnishing, shoveling and digging projects.