Kate’s Secret To Always Being Photo Ready

With millions of eyes watching their every move at public events, royal women are extra careful to remain poised at all times. Thus, the Duchess Slant, a sitting position where the legs are tilted towards one side while keeping the knees together and the ankles crossed, came to be.

Said to be named after Kate Middleton, Duchess of Cambridge, the technique helps women maintain posture while sitting down for long periods of time. What’s more, it’s a way to maintain modesty when wearing a dress or skirt at functions where photographers are always clicking away.