The short answer: she didn’t break protocol at all. According to the official Royal Family website, “there are no obligatory codes of behaviour when meeting The King or a member of the Royal Family”. Guests may choose to curtsy, bow, or simply shake hands. For Americans, it’s even more common to skip curtsies because of cultural tradition—dating back to the Revolution, gestures of monarchy respect aren’t part of U.S. etiquette. In fact, many etiquette experts stress that foreign dignitaries are