Protocol is set of rules for more official occasions. A form of formalised etiquette with very stiff procedures. While there are many intersting books on the subject, I have never come across any that specialize in a royal court or in royal courts in general. You will find a few rules on how to entertain and be entertained by British royalty in Debrett's Etiquette and Modern Manners. The book PROTOCOL (Mary Jane McCaffree) has many of the standard protocol rules that are applied in official entertainment, but it is an American book and is very specific to the White House protocol.
I sincerely doubt that any royal court would have a book. It is really a set of rules that are more or less passed down from person to person. Sure, they probably have some written lists etc... however in general the protocol is coordinated very much with the ministries of foreign affaires, as it is most visible during state visits and in conjunction with trips. For local events the rules are normally sent by the royal court / royal chamberlain to whomever will do the receiving of the royals. (Theatres, factories, schools, and even individuals). It is also normal procedure to send detailed information to anyone who has an invitation by someone at the royal court. Once you arrive at the palace, there will be designated persons who will assist you with everything such as when and how to bow or curtsie, how to address the royal and so on...
I hope this was helpful....
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