Meghan Markle under fire for ‘disrespectful’ pose that broke royal ‘rule’ at Queen’s Young Leaders Awards
Shocked royal fans were quick to take to social media to share their views on her sitting etiquette
ALL eyes were on Meghan Markle last night as she attended the Queen's Young Leaders reception at Buckingham Palace.
But fans have slammed the former actress for flouting a royal rule and being disrespectful to the Queen in the way she was sitting, but did you notice it?
Meghan, who wore a pretty pink Prada dress for the occasion, was picture sitting with her legs crossed and her legs stretched to one side. The horror!
The crossing of the legs is a sitting position that is rarely used by the royals.
In fact, Kate Middleton’s uncrossed leg position even has its own nickname, “The Duchess slant”, and was also used by Princess Diana.
Shocked royal fans were quick to take to social media to share their views on her sitting etiquette.
WHAT IS THE 'DUCHESS SLANT'?
Myka Meier, the founder of , previously told : "Typically 'the Duchess slant' is used when a lady has to sit for an extended amount of time while keeping poise and posture.”
It involves sitting straight with an egg-width space between your back and the seat.
You should slant your legs to one side and keep your ankles together.
They can be crossed if that is more comfortable to you.
One fan said on Facebook: “The Duchess of Sussex has her legs crossed wrong. What a disrespect to the Queen. All royal ladies cross at the ankles or put both legs to the side.”
And another wrote on Instagram: “It was an act of disrespect to the queen. I can not believe a duchess can do so. She does not learn the rules of royalty.”
Meanwhile one person added: “She could have made the effort to sit properly and have her legs the right way for the photo.”
One user wrote: “In the presence of the Queen NOBODY crosses their legs. Even the ladies next to Meghan know royal protocol better than her.”
However some people didn’t see the problem in her crossed legs position.
One fan commented: “l think she is amazing.”
And another person gushed: “These two are amazing!!! Meghan looks beautiful!!”
The 36-year-old looked utterly beautiful in a chic Prada belted suit with double-breasted button detail, teamed with black court heels - believed to be and a worth £1,280.
Created in 2014, the Young Leaders Awards honours the incredible work of young people across the Commonwealth.
Her Majesty awards the recipients before hosting a reception at Buckingham Palace.
And this evening marked Meghan's first attendance at the awards.
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