Does Carole Middleton Curtsy to Kate?
It’s a question that’s sparked curiosity and a few raised eyebrows: does Carole Middleton, mother of the Princess of Wales, ever have to curtsy to her own daughter? The short answer is: it depends on the setting—and the strictness of royal tradition being followed at the time.
In theory, yes, Carole could curtsy to Kate during official engagements. Why? Because Kate holds a titled position within the Royal Family as Princess of Wales. Royal protocol traditionally dictates that even family members may show formal respect through gestures like curtsying or bowing when in a ceremonial context. So, if Carole were to greet Kate at a formal royal event, she might technically be expected to curtsy—though it’s not a hard rule.
But here’s the thing: the modern monarchy has become more relaxed. As the Royal Family’s official website once noted, there are no “obligatory codes of behaviour” when it comes to interacting with royals. In private, of course, none of this applies—Carole is still Kate’s mum, after all, and family dynamics don’t shift just because of a title.
So while a curtsy from Carole to Kate is possible in a strictly formal setting, it’s more tradition than requirement—and in most real-life moments, warmth wins over formality. The Middleton family, despite their close ties to royalty, has always maintained a grounded presence, and that balance between duty and normalcy seems to be something they’ve managed with quiet grace.
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