Lady Marmalade
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That color, reminds me of a deep, vibrant, raspberry, looks very good on her.
No, all that is very incorrect.Princejonnhy25 said:The US media is calling them Prince Charles and Duchess Camilla. Some are even calling her Princess Camilla. Princess Camilla has a nice sound. Is it appropiate to call her Duchess Camilla. Is that even correct.
Now I am wondering if anyone will bow or curtsey tonight at the reception
BeatrixFan said:If they've got any manners they will.
I agree. However incorrect Princess Camilla is, it has a nice ring to it. Diana was never Princess Diana but that was acceptable in common usage. If they're calling her Princess Camilla it can only be a good thing.
But they probably won't. We, as citizens of another country, do not bow or curtsey to anyone.
That is not offending protocol in anyway
BeatrixFan said:How welcoming...
I believe it is. If someone is of Royal Status you curtsey or bow to show their rank and status. If you don't, it just looks impolite. It doesn't take much does it?
Her Majesty has even decreed the British people do not have to bow or curtsey to her.
On Good Morning America someone was standing in the crowd holding a giant framed photo of Diana....
On Good Morning America someone was standing in the crowd holding a giant framed photo of Diana....
BeatrixFan said:She most certainly has not. When did the Queen last 'decree' anything? Those who are due to meet Royalty are now told that to bow or curtsey is a personal choice but that it is the polite thing to do. Which leaves people in no two minds about what the best thing is to do. Debretts Book of Etiquette says, "If you're told that you have a choice - disregard it. You don't"
Americans may have no wish to show deference and respect, but we still keep that little nicety.
So I guess you are not considered rude if you choose not to curtsey.
BeatrixFan said:She most certainly has not. When did the Queen last 'decree' anything? Those who are due to meet Royalty are now told that to bow or curtsey is a personal choice but that it is the polite thing to do. Which leaves people in no two minds about what the best thing is to do. Debretts Book of Etiquette says, "If you're told that you have a choice - disregard it. You don't"
Americans may have no wish to show deference and respect, but we still keep that little nicety.