Laura Windsor

Etiquette Coach

Laura Windsor is an etiquette coach based in London, UK. With nearly 10 years of experience, Laura is the founder of the Laura Windsor Etiquette Academy and has been dubbed the Queen of Etiquette. She specializes in cross-cultural communication skills, etiquette, protocol, and personal presentation, and serves as a trusted advisor to numerous international Royal Families, high-profile celebrities, private households, and global businesses. Laura was honored with the Award for Entrepreneurship in Etiquette and Protocol at the historic House of Lords in London, and was recently appointed a Queen Elizabeth II Commonwealth Trust Leader. She regularly features on television, radio, and in print media in the UK and internationally, is a sought-after commentator for the BBC, and was an on-set consultant for Netflix’s Bridgerton. Her formal etiquette training was conducted under the guidance of a former member of the Royal Household of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

Education

  • Formal etiquette training was conducted under the guidance of a former member of the Royal Household of the late Queen Elizabeth II
  • Educated at Downe House and attended the Lucie Clayton finishing school in London

Professional Achievements

  • Received the Award for Entrepreneurship in Etiquette & Protocol at the historic House of Lords in London
  • Author of Modern British Manners: A Cross-Cultural Series
  • Reader’s Digest US: Editor and Contributor of all Etiquette content
  • Served as the Regency-era etiquette consultant for Netflix’s acclaimed series Bridgerton
  • Sought-after commentator, in particular with the BBC, and regularly features on television, radio, and in print media, both in the UK and internationally
  • Featured in The Sunday Times, The Daily Telegraph, CNN, Fox News, Fox News Channel, NBC News, TRT World, BBC News, The Times, The Independent, Reader’s Digest, Gala, Daily Mail, BBC, Newsweek, The Sun, Travel Leisure, The Huffington Post, Better Homes & Gardens, and numerous others
  • Expertise has been sought by royal families, high-profile celebrities, luxury brands, diplomatic organizations, media productions, and more

Favorite Piece of Advice

What other people think of you is none of your business. Your most cherished gift is your authenticity; take it with you as you walk through life with elegance and poise.

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Co-authored Articles (10)

How to

Sit Like a Lady

Etiquette coach Laura Windsor explains how to sit like a classy ladyTraditional etiquette dictates that women sit with an erect posture and both legs together, keeping the skirt's hem low and undergarments out of sight. ...

How to

Be a Lady

Etiquette coach Laura Windsor explains how to be classy and ladylikeAs manners, attitudes, and styles of dress change over time, so has the conventional understanding of what it means to be a “lady.” Though the term ...

A Beginner's Guide to Being a Classy, Elegant Woman

Learn how to act and what to wear to be an elegant lady An elegant woman is poised and polite. To be classy and elegant, be kind and respectful to everyone around you, communicate clearly, and maintain your composure, no...

How to Be Polite in Any Setting

Etiquette coach Laura Windsor provides advice on becoming a more courteous personWhat specific words and actions are considered polite varies among cultures, but the foundation is universal. When you break it down, being...

How to

Politely Ask a Question

When you ask someone a question in English, it could come across as a little rude if you say something too directly. That’s why we tend to use indirect questions when we make requests. Luckily, there are a lot of diffe...

How to

Answer the Phone Politely

Etiquette coach Laura Windsor explains the polite and professional way to answer a callIt is important to have polite and friendly etiquette when answering the phone, especially if you’re speaking to a stranger or talk...

Being More Diplomatic and How It Benefits You

Learn how to remain polite and respectful when things get tense If you want to be successful and influence others, the ability to be diplomatic might be one of the most powerful skills you can develop. When you're diplom...

How to

Be Elegant

How to impress people? Being elegant is the answer; it makes you look feminine, attractive, and mature! This article will show you how to be just that.

How to Look and Behave Like a Prince or Princess

Get expert tips on the etiquette and demeanor of a royalRoyals are known for being poised, charming, and fashionable individuals who inspire others to behave with dignity and respect. You don't have to be a royal yoursel...

How to

Be a Sophisticated Young Woman

If you’ve ever met a woman who seems effortlessly sophisticated and classy, you may find yourself wondering how she does it. Fortunately, becoming a sophisticated young woman isn’t as difficult as it may seem. You ca...