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Nottingham Post
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Leia Paxton & Andrew Brookes

Meghan Markle criticised for 'mocking' curtsy as she recalls Queen meeting

Meghan Markle has faced backlash for a "mocking" impression of her curtsy to the Queen. The Duchess of Sussex appeared to make fun of the royal tradition as she recalled meeting her husband Prince Harry's grandmother for the first time.

She was speaking on the Sussexes' new Netflix docuseries Harry & Meghan, which was released in part yesterday (December 8). In the second episode, Meghan was performed a theatrical recreation of the curtsy she performed in front of the late monarch.

As Harry sat next to her on a sofa, the American former actress she slowly bowed her head as she extended her arms wide. She stayed in an exaggerated bowed position for a few seconds before rising with a grin on her face, then added: "Pleasure to meet you, Your Majesty."

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