Meghan is accused of making another faux pas during last night's Buckingham Palace reception - but can YOU spot it?
- Royal watchers have accused Meghan of being disrespectful towards the Queen
- Complained that she sat with her legs crossed at Buckingham Palace reception
- Fans say she should have opted for the 'Duchess slant' favoured by Kate
- Etiquette expert William Hanson says the seating position is not disrespectful and is often used by the Duchess of Cornwall
Last week royal watchers accused the Duchess of Sussex of being disrespectful for turning her back on the Queen at Ascot - however, it seems Meghan may have committed another royal faux pas.
As the Duchess took her seat at the Young Leaders Reception at Buckingham Palace alongside Prince Harry last night she was spotted sitting with her legs crossed at the knees - rather than opting for the famed 'Duchess slant' favoured by Kate.
The apparent etiquette faux pas sparked royal fans to refer to Meghan being as 'disrespectful' towards the Queen - adding that royal ladies should sit with their legs crossed at the ankles.
The Duchess of Sussex has been accused of being 'disrespectful' towards the Queen for sitting with her legs crossed at last night's Buckingham palace reception
Think pink like the Duchess of Sussex in Prada
Stepping out to the Queen's Young Leaders reception at Buckingham Palace with her husband Prince Harry, the Duchess of Sussex looked stylish in a pretty pink dress by Prada.
We have to say it bore a striking resemblance to the Carolina Herrera number Meghan wore recently, especially the peplum effect and button front, not to mention the blush shade. Clearly she has a soft spot for this pastel hue.
This stylish Prada dress also features a flattering waist-belt and subtle boat neck - one of Meghan's favourite go-to necklines - and although it's the first time the Duchess has worn Prada as a new royal, we hope it's not the last!
She teamed the dress with Aquazzura heels and a clutch also by Prada, resulting in an incredibly chic look that has definitely left us feeling inspired.
If you feel the same then head to the carousel and shop the pretty pink picks by Forever 21, Max Mara, Closet London and Whistles in Meghan's favourite shade of blush pink.
However, MailOnline's etiquette expert William Hanson says there is nothing wrong with the way she chose to sit and is actually as position favoured by Camilla and even the Queen herself.
And it's not the first time that Meghan has been accused of committing a royal faux pas. Fans pointed out that the Duchess turned her back on the Queen during her first trip to Ascot last week.
And the previous week, in a moment of confusion, Meghan got into the Queen's car ahead of the monarch during their joint engagement in Cheshire.
Last night, as the newly wed royal couple took their seats next to the Queen, the former actress had her third apparent 'slip-up'.
Meghan was seen taking her seat next to Prince Harry where she immediately crossed her right leg over her left
Meghan has previously adopted the 'Duchess slant' which involves keeping one leg tucked behind the ankle
Most frequently used by the Duchess of Cambridge the slant is used 'to protect modesty'
Upon sitting down, Meghan, 36, forwent the 'Duchess slant', which she has previously mastered, and was instead pictured crossing her legs at the knees, rather than the ankles.
Commenting on Facebook one wrote: '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 off to the side,' another added.
'Meghan don't cross your legs Queen doesn't like that,' said a third while another wrote: 'Meghan is crossing her legs...awful photo. Am I being too picky?'
'Typically "the Duchess slant" is used when a lady has to sit for an extended amount of time while keeping poise and posture,' Myka Meier, the founder of Beaumont Etiquette, previously told GoodHousekeeping.com.
'One of the worst things a woman in the royal family can do - as far as go - is sit with her legs crossed at the knee. Legs and knees must be kept together, although crossing at the ankle is fine,' according to Reader's Digest.
However, while many were offended by the Duchess' seating position MailOnline's etiquette expert William Hanson says there is nothing wrong with the way she chose to sit and is actually as position favoured by Camilla.
Speaking to the MailOnline he said: 'There was nothing disrespectful about HRH The Duchess of Sussex's seating position last night.
'She had chosen to use the traditional 'finishing school' technique of crossing one leg over the other, resting one ankle again the edge of the shin.
'This used to be used by ladies who wished to show off a grand ballgown and today it can be a good way to highlight a pair of hosiery-clad legs.
'Royal women do not often cross their legs, although HRH The Duchess of Cornwall sometimes does; this tip is to ensure nothing gets flashed that shouldn't be!'
William Hanson says that Meghan's choice to cross her legs is not disrespectful and is a seating position often adopted by the Duchess of Cornwall. Pictured in February 2016
The Queen herself and her sister Princess Margaret (pictured here with King George VI in 1946) have been known to sit cross-legged
Indeed, even the Queen herself has been pictured crossing her legs at the knees during a BBC interview about her Coronation which aired in January.
The seating position may not be familiar to some who are most accustomed to the Duchess slant, adopted by the Duchess of Cambridge.
It means sitting straight on a chair with your legs uncrossed, but slanted at an angle, your knees and ankles together 'to protect modesty'.
It allows royals to display good posture and is actually a comfortable seating position when she's wearing heels.
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