Following the coronation of King Charles III in May 2023, adjustments were made to the order of precedence within the royal family. Women who were born into the royal family, including Princess Anne as well as Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie, hold a different position in the hierarchy compared with those who married into it.

Because of this distinction, Princess Anne is not required to curtsey to Queen Camilla. The rule allows women born into royalty to greet the Queen without following the same formal gesture expected from others.

So while the clip sparked lively speculation online, the moment was simply an example of royal protocol in action rather than a sign of tension within the family.