When to Curtsy to the Queen?

While royal protocol dictates only women need to perform the gesture, Zara Tindall's husband Mike gave it a go at Royal Ascot in 2015. As per tradition, royal brides are expected to curtsy on their wedding day to the queen.

Are you supposed to curtsy to The Queen?

There are no obligatory codes of behaviour when meeting The Queen or a member of the Royal Family, but many people wish to observe the traditional forms. For men this is a neck bow (from the head only) whilst women do a small curtsy. Other people prefer simply to shake hands in the usual way.

Why do you curtsy to The Queen?

Royal women typically greet the monarch with a curtsy

The ladies showed their respect for the monarch as they bobbed down into a low curtsy, with Beatrice bending particularly deeply, as they saw the Queen emerge from her car ahead of the service.