Bowing and Curtseying - Page 35

NotAPretender · #**681** 01-25-2009, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by wbenson

I think we agree more than you think! I don't think there is an obligation either (I certainly don't find it "rude" not to; indeed, in another thread I had an argument with someone who kept claiming that)! I just think there is not an obligation to do it or not to do it for anybody, regardless of what their passport says they are.

I can get behind that!

MBGGfvB · #**682** 01-25-2009, 06:25 PM

I believe, regardless of nationality, that being mindful of the culture and traditions of those one meets; a curtsy or bow does not violate one's obligations as a citizen of XYZ country. I would certainly do so when I meet one of the royals, even as a US citizen. I think it's a physical sign of respect that is not beneath me.

NotAPretender · #**683** 01-25-2009, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by MBGGfvB

I believe, regardless of nationality, that being mindful of the culture and traditions of those one meets; a curtsy or bow does not violate one's obligations as a citizen of XYZ country. I would certainly do so when I meet one of the royals, even as a US citizen. I think it's a physical sign of respect that is not beneath me.

I'd rather be mindful of my own culture and traditions, as an American. I've never desired to be a faux foreign national (a la Madonna and her "British" accent.) On US soil, we do not bow or curtsey. I don't intend to start, as much as I admire in particular HM.

But I'm sure when you meet a royal (and I like your enthusiasm in stating not if, but when!) on foreign soil, that you will behave appropriately.

RoyalProtocol · #**684** 02-02-2009, 08:37 PM

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Princess Elizabeth receives a curtsey in 1947

marmi · #**685** 02-03-2009, 01:47 AM

Great picture! I love the "old world" feeling the black & white picture creates! It also makes me think more of the old world royalty-glamour thing.

LadyFinn · #**686** 02-18-2009, 08:45 AM

A woman curtseys princess Letizia yesterday at the 30 anniversary of Spanish Journals Editors Association.
Belga

RoyalProtocol · #**687** 02-18-2009, 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by LadyFinn

A woman curtseys princess Letizia yesterday at the 30 anniversary of Spanish Journals Editors Association.
Belga

The Spanish always do such lovely curtsies, pity about her tights though

LadyFinn · #**688** 02-19-2009, 03:20 AM

Queen Elizabeth II receives Ambassador of Bosnia and Herzegovina Jadranka Negodic at Buckingham Palace on February 17th.
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Kotroman · #**689** 02-22-2009, 04:10 PM

I would never bow to a royal, not because I'm citizen of a republic but because I'm a Muslim. Bowing to other human beings is frowned upon in Muslim cultures as all human beings are considered equal. Muslims bow to God only, so I'd stand up upright if I ever meet a royal.

Do Muslims around the world respect this rule? Are there any photographs of Muslims bowing to royals?

RoyalProtocol · #**690** 02-23-2009, 05:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Kotroman

I would never bow to a royal, not because I'm citizen of a republic but because I'm a Muslim. Bowing to other human beings is frowned upon in Muslim cultures as all human beings are considered equal. Muslims bow to God only, so I'd stand up upright if I ever meet a royal.

Do Muslims around the world respect this rule? Are there any photographs of Muslims bowing to royals?

Don't quote me on it but I think I've seen members of the Jordanian Royal Family bowing and curtseying, also some sheiks from The Middle East

Warren · #**691** 02-23-2009, 07:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Kotroman

Are there any photographs of Muslims bowing to royals?

Check out the Brunei subforum and the Malaysian Royalty threads. Plenty of bowing going on there.

RoyalProtocol · #**692** 02-23-2009, 07:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Warren

Check out the Brunei subforum and the Malaysian Royalty threads. Plenty of bowing going on there.

Yes Warren, the famous example of the Malaysian Queen / Princess??? curtseying to The Princess of Wales while Diana curtsied to her- I'm sure she was a Muslim

Warren · #**693** 02-23-2009, 08:23 AM

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Originally Posted by RoyalProtocol

I'm sure she was a Muslim

The nine Royal Families of Malaysia, the Royal Family of Brunei and the Sultanate families of Indonesia and the Philippines are Muslim.

RoyalProtocol · #**694** 02-23-2009, 11:51 AM

Samantha Bond to HM The Queen

http://www.daylife.com/photo/044z0Vl...n_Elizabeth_II

Imelda Staunton to The Queen

http://www.daylife.com/photo/0di5dpo...n_Elizabeth_II

LadyFinn · #**695** 02-24-2009, 04:53 PM

A woman curtseys prince Felipe today:
Wenn Photo Library

giov · #**696** 02-25-2009, 05:43 AM

Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, curtseys to Queen Elizabeth.
Queen Mother Memorial Opening, February 24 2009.
Purepeople
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Mademoiselle Lilo · #**697** 02-26-2009, 04:11 PM

LONDON - FEBRUARY 26: Queen Elizabeth II receives Her Excellency the Ambassador of Morocco Princess Lalla Joumala Alaoui who presented her credentials in Buckingham Palace on February 26, 2009 in London, England.

http://s5.tinypic.com/120jdpc.jpg
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RoyalProtocol · #**698** 02-27-2009, 10:08 AM

Getty Images set of Photos including Her Highness The Ambassador of Morocco curtseying to HM The Queen

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PrincessofEurope · #**699** 02-28-2009, 12:35 PM

http://img513.imageshack.us/img513/9215/07100208.jpg Mary to Prince Henrik

MARG · #**700** 03-01-2009, 03:17 AM

Well I can only say . . . . . Wow, is Mary fit or what? Look! No hands!

First try and curtsey. Now try again without falling over. Again but without looking like someone dropped a sack of spuds.

OK! We're all ready . . . . add 5 inch heels and dip! I said dip you moron, not disintergrate!

. . . Is there an EMT in the audience?