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What Is “Princess Treatment”? We Asked An Etiquette Expert To Weigh In

I recently shared a video with my husband where I quizzed him on what he considers “princess treatment” versus just the bare minimum. I had seen the trend taking off online and, at first, thought it was a sweet way to celebrate chivalry in modern relationships.

By Alison Cheperdak3 min read
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Inspired by a few couples who shared their own take on the trend, I posted our version. But soon after, I discovered messaging from popular creators like Courtney Palmer that gave me pause. That’s when I realized: much of what’s being described as “princess treatment” isn’t etiquette, tradition, or even historically royal.