@nauort23 No, monarchs do not typically curtsey to one another. A curtsey (or bow for men) would indicate a recognition of one's superior, and two reigning monarchs are constitutionally equal in status. On this visit, the two queens (Elizabeth II & Beatrix) exchanged kisses on the cheek upon meeting.
@histrav I doubt there would be kisses exchanged if the other monarch were the King of Thailand or the Emperor of Japan. No, I'd say the two COUSINS exchanged kisses on the cheek upon meeting.
@1gxoc I don't think that the Queen has accepted Camilla as part of the Royal Family. At WIlliam and Kate's wedding when she was going through the receiving line, she skipped Camilla and went on to Charles. Camilla then had to interrupt with an awkward curtsy. She then tried to kiss the Queen but the Queen turned away.
@royalukfacts Actually most of the British public have moved on and accept Chalres and Camilla as a couple that will one day sit on the throne. Most of us are not so prudish and judgemental as yourself. FYI Charles' money comes from the Duchy of Cornwall which is not public funds,
It would be great if Queen Beatrix and Queen Elizabeth would do a state visit before one of them steps down(or whatever you call it).
Rev1981 2 weeks ago
lol she went for the kiss and charles didnt x)
seeker6087 3 months ago
Princess Anne kisses--then curtseys to--Queen Beatrix, but I missed the two queens greeting each other. Do Queens curtsey to each other?
nauort23 3 months ago
@nauort23 Heads of State don't bow or curtsey to each other, they have have the same rank.
ThePratinTheHat 3 months ago
@ThePratinTheHat Thanks. *bow* (You earned it. These two hags never did.)
nauort23 3 months ago
@nauort23 No, monarchs do not typically curtsey to one another. A curtsey (or bow for men) would indicate a recognition of one's superior, and two reigning monarchs are constitutionally equal in status. On this visit, the two queens (Elizabeth II & Beatrix) exchanged kisses on the cheek upon meeting.
histrav 1 month ago
@histrav I doubt there would be kisses exchanged if the other monarch were the King of Thailand or the Emperor of Japan. No, I'd say the two COUSINS exchanged kisses on the cheek upon meeting.
nauort23 1 month ago
@nauort23 Hey watch this video on youtube...U will exactly know how they greet each other....."Staatsbezoek aan Groot-Brittannië, 1982 "
coolview66 3 days ago
@1gxoc I don't think that the Queen has accepted Camilla as part of the Royal Family. At WIlliam and Kate's wedding when she was going through the receiving line, she skipped Camilla and went on to Charles. Camilla then had to interrupt with an awkward curtsy. She then tried to kiss the Queen but the Queen turned away.
sarahedwards2 3 months ago
Our Queen!
Grtz from Holland!
jehvnbnl 3 months ago
@royalukfacts Actually most of the British public have moved on and accept Chalres and Camilla as a couple that will one day sit on the throne. Most of us are not so prudish and judgemental as yourself. FYI Charles' money comes from the Duchy of Cornwall which is not public funds,
swiminbuff 3 months ago 3
Everybody looks so young....and now they are all looking old.....except me ofcourse.
Za7a7aZ 4 months ago 4
@Za7a7aZ :)
seeker6087 3 months ago
Queen Beatrix is amazing.
judies2468 5 months ago
Queen Beatrix looks so lovely there!
histrav 7 months ago 8
@histrav Queen Beatrix always looks lovely!
Dunsapie 5 months ago
I love how Charles seems to reassure her at the end.
Mudgirl23 10 months ago 15
@Mudgirl23 Yes I noticed that too ... and the loving looks and pats
roseanne74 8 months ago 4