Myka Meier, the founder of an etiquette school in New York, reveals that there are certain rules that a princess must follow when it comes to etiquette. As an etiquette expert, she knows exactly the things that are going through Kate's head when she's out in public doing her job as the duchess. Keep reading to find out what Kate can and can't do.
1. When it comes to greeting close friends and acquaintances, Kate always goes for a cheek kiss. And it's always left cheek to right cheek.
2. Kate also goes for a firm handshake.
3. In the job description for a princess, it's pretty clear that you have to be a good hostess. It starts with the invitations. Invitations are done through email or regular snail mail.
Invitations are never casually done in person or over the phone.
4. The invitations sent out are very specific too. They include an end time so guests know not to overstay their welcome!
5. There are even rules about how to hold a handbag. If you notice, Kate always holds her handbags in front of her body with two hands or holds in one hand to have the other hand free.
The bag is never to be held under an arm, and it can't be left on a table or a chair.
6. A princess has to make sure she enters a room properly and elegantly. When closing a door, you can never turn your back to a guest. The trick is to gracefully and quickly switch the doorknob from one hand to the other behind the back.
7. As a hostess, Kate has to make sure that there are a varietyof hors d'oeuvres. If there are nine guests, three types of hors d'oeuvres should be served.
8. A princess can never directly say that she wants to go to the bathroom. If she's at the dinner table, she excuses herself from present company and places her napkin flat beside her plate.
9. If soup is served, Kate always scoops the soup away from her. And this should already be obvious, but no slurping!
10. Oh, those Brits sure love their tea. For Kate, a teacup should be held by pinching the thumb and index finger together. The middle finger simply rests underneath the handle.
11. Have you noticed that Kate always sits the same way in chairs? It's called the "Duchess Slant." Her feet are always firmly planted on the floor, legs are together and are slightly angled. Also, posture is everything! Shoulders have to be set back and the back is straight.
Kate never has to worry about having "awkward hands syndrome" because her hands are always placed neatly in her lap.
12. Kate is a girl who knows how to pace herself at the dinner table. After every three to four bites, she stops eating and places her silverware down on the table.
13. Have you noticed that Kate is just effortlessly graceful all the time? She can't be clumsy! To walk up and down stairs, she always keeps her head up, her hand lightly grabbing onto the railing and her feet slightly pointed toward the banister.
14. When you're a princess, you can't be a procrastinator. Everything about the dinner party must be finished the day before. That means setting the table and even preparing some of the food beforehand!
15. If guests offer to do the dishes, Kate has to say no to them.
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