Princess Charlene’s Deep Curtsy in Madrid Ignites Royal Etiquette Storm

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Royals (1 / 1) 03.06.2026 16:55 / Günter

A simple gesture at Madrid’s Royal Botanic Gardens during a visit to mark 150 years of ties between Spain and Monaco sent royals-watchers into a spin after Princess Charlene dropped into a deep curtsy before King Felipe and Queen Letizia. Read on to discover the full story!

What unfolded in Madrid

On June 1, footage shared by the Spanish royal household captured Princess Charlene curtsying deeply as Prince Albert offered hugs to King Felipe and exchanged a la bise with Queen Letizia. The appearance formed part of the two-day visit commemorating a century-and-a-half of diplomatic relations between the two countries and was reported as Charlene’s first official trip to Spain in her royal role.