The Protocol Thread

[Roslyn]

Originally Posted by yvr girl

The 'cousin' part is a bit unusual, but I guess it's similar to 'aunt.'

I haven't met that usage before. We Aussies seem to have lost it somewhere along the way on our passage from England. I think it's a really great idea. I have always baulked a bit at calling a cousin from a different generation by their first name when given leave to do so when I got older rather than calling them "Aunt", which they weren't, but there was no alternative form of address in our family. Addressing them as Cousin (First Name) is perfect.

[Skydragon]

Originally Posted by Roslyn

I haven't met that usage before. We Aussies seem to have lost it somewhere along the way on our passage from England. I think it's a really great idea. I have always baulked a bit at calling a cousin from a different generation by their first name when given leave to do so when I got older rather than calling them "Aunt", which they weren't, but there was no alternative form of address in our family. Addressing them as Cousin (First Name) is perfect.

I think it is common practise here in the UK. My cousins children and their children also call me cousin (1st name).

[tricia]

Is it true that Princess Anne, at one time, wouldn't curtsey to the former king of Greece?

[Fabulous Fake]

Originally Posted by tricia

Is it true that Princess Anne, at one time, wouldn't curtsey to the former king of Greece?

I don't know the answer to that but I do wonder why she should have been expected to curtsey since he was no longer a King?

[andrew]

I saw some picture where royals were courtseying to ex-kings.

e.g. one of the Infanta s to ex-king Simeon

In private royal circles ex-kings are treated as real kings.

[Camsterlaird]

As far as the Royals are concerned Constantine II still has the rank of King.