Users Think King Charles Was ‘Rude’ to Princess Catherine During Qatar State Visit – Video
A royal moment, a missed gesture, and now fans are left wondering—what exactly happened between Princess Catherine and King Charles during the Qatari royals’ state visit.
Princess Catherine made a graceful return to royal duties on December 3. She captured attention with her impeccable style during the Qatari Royals’ state visit.
Princess Catherine, during day one of The Amir of the State of Qatar’s visit to the United Kingdom on December 03, 2024, in London, England. | Source: Getty Images
She and Prince William joined King Charles at the Horse Guards Parade in London to welcome Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and his wife, Sheikha Jawaher, with a ceremonial reception.
Horse Guards Parade ceremony in London to welcome the Qatari royals posted on December 3, 2024 | Source: YouTube/@royalchannel
Dressed head-to-toe in maroon, the Princess of Wales exuded sophistication. She wore a chic long coat paired with a matching hat, leather boots, and gloves. A small maroon handbag completed the ensemble, while a pearl necklace and earrings added a touch of timeless elegance.
Prince William, and Princess Catherine, during day one of The Amir of the State of Qatar’s visit to the United Kingdom on December 03, 2024, in London, England. | Source: Getty Images
As Catherine ascended the stairs with Prince William, she performed a flawless curtsy in greeting. However, an unexpected moment unfolded as King Charles turned away at the same time, seemingly missing her gesture.
The brief but noticeable incident didn’t escape royal watchers, sparking a wave of mixed reactions online. TikTok users, in particular, shared their thoughts on the seemingly awkward exchange.
One person wrote, “Charles completely ignored her.” Another added, “He barely looked at her,” while a third chimed in, “He didn’t even acknowledge her.” Many described the situation as “awkward,” suggesting Charles simply didn’t notice Catherine’s curtsy. One comment read, “He didn’t notice that she cursty.”
A fan comment dated December 3, 2024 | Source:Tiktok/@hellomag
Another humorously observed, “Charles turned his back to her [sic] 😂😂😂.” Criticism of the monarch was widespread, with some
