Royal Protocol and Etiquette

[AnnEliza]

And who would meet Queen Elizabeth at a U S airport?

[NGalitzine]

Originally Posted by McKeen

And who would meet Queen Elizabeth at a U S airport?

On a state visit I think it is usually the US Chief of Protocol, who holds Ambassadorial rank.

[vkrish]

Originally Posted by McKeen

And who would meet Queen Elizabeth at a U S airport?

I dont think Protocols in US/Russia need higher officials to be present at airport. State Arrival and receptions are held at White House/ Kremlin, I suppose..

But back in 1951, when Princess Elizabeth and DoE made an official visit to US, they were received at airport by none other than President Truman and First Lady Margaret Truman. Now protocols have become more relaxed I guess

Vintage footage of Royal Family from 1951 & 1952 - YouTube

This was a very good vintage video, which, naturally ppl dont care to see..

http://www.whitehousehistory.org/whh...d-jubilee.html

And that was a link to the pic. Hope u can make out the tarmac and staircase in the background

[AnnEliza]

Great video! Thanks for sharing it.

[Duke-of-Earl]

Ronald Reagan ignored Queen's Windsor Castle invitation - Telegraph

I'll put this here, the thread about US Presidents breaking protocol is closed.
Some insight in what goes on behind the scenes.

[An Ard Ri]

Great video link above,I love watching old news reel footage,especially seeing the crowds who flocked to see Elizabeth and Philip!

[kristens]

What is the correct form of address when corresponding via email to a person who's a princess? We've been in contact with each other regarding a fashion accessories line she has and she refers to me by my first name and signs with just her first name. I just want to get this right. Thanks!

[grevinnan]

If you have already had some correspondence with her and she has not told you she would prefer to be called anything differently than what you have been using then there should not be an issue. She must be fine with the current form. Royal often sign with just their names but that does not mean they are addressed that way.

[vkrish]

Originally Posted by An Ard Ri

Great video link above,I love watching old news reel footage,especially seeing the crowds who flocked to see Elizabeth and Philip!

Thanks AnArd Ri there are quite a few videos like this out there in Youtube and Pathe but sadly very less viewers and likes/comments. Millions will watch Diana crying and give "thy choicest curses in store, on BRF/C-C be pleased to pour" but these real royal videos are not that popular..
And today people never really know how much the Queen and her generation had in their days. For them royalty is just Diana/Kate etc..So sad for Brits..

[HeavyCream]

There are so many tips here, but I think it would be hepful if someone could make a guide where you can find old/new ettiquette, rumours, special dislikes (like Queen Elizabeth toughts about pants), and differences between countries.
Just a suggestion :)

[Daphoenyx]

Originally Posted by HeavyCream

Queen Elizabeth toughts about pants

What those thoughts would be?

[HeavyCream]

Originally Posted by randomlyKeira

I'm not sure if it is considered "protocol", but Queen elizabeth II detests for women to wear pants in her presence. I don't believe it really has any backing in any real "protocol", but more in her old fashioned ways. She doesn't like her lady's in waiting or any of her courtiers that are women to wear pants around her, and wearing a skirt without tights in her presence is considered violation of protocal.

I was talking about this kind of things, are not a fact into the protocol but still they are.

[Warren]

That relates to dress standards for the staff of the Royal Household; it's not 'protocol'.

[CelestialPrincess]

Originally Posted by Warren

That relates to dress standards for the staff of the Royal Household; it's not 'protocol'.

Aren't dressing standard close to the same as protocol?

[Queen Shirley]

I have noticed that when Camilla goes out to Royal functions she always wears a tiara. Prince Charles does not wear a crown to Royal events. I don't think I've seen a tiara on Kate and William does not wear a crown. So why does she, is it protocol or just vanity?

[Iluvbertie]

Women wear tiaras as part of their outfits because to be properly dressed they should be wearing something on their heads - so in less formal wear a hat and at formal occasions a tiara (although the wearing of hats has become less de rigour for less formal occasions).

Kate has yet to attend a public event at which a tiara would be the expected headware.

Only monarchs wear crowns (although they do have coronets etc for Dukes, Earls etc) but they don't wear them except at the most formal of occasions e.g. the State Opening of Parliament but not to dinners etc.

[ashelen]

Anybody knows any good course of Eitquette and Protocoll?

[DukeOfDunhill]

Hi there,

I've always been very perplexed about this question, so I was wondering if anyone could help me clear the air?

For example, if you were a commoner, to greet a duke, you merely say, Your Grace.

If I were a Prince of the United Kingdom, and I am greeting a duke, do I also say, Your Grace? Or does the fact that I rank higher than him in Order of Precedence allow me to skip his formal greetings?

Similarly, do I as a prince have to ask an Earl for example, (Did your Lordship enjoy the meal?) or do I go (Did you enjoy the meal?)

For sure, anyone above you, such as a reigning monarch, I would go, did your majesties enjoy the meal? (as a prince for example)

Thank you!

[Jacknch]

I should imagine that the royal prince would use the dukes/earls first name if they know each other well, although the duke/earl would most likely always use "your royal highness" in the first instance and thereafter "sir".
But it all depends....under what circumstances would a royal prince meet a duke of the peerage unless they were well acquainted enough to be on familiar terms?
As a prince, one would simply ask a question without using the title or even the name all the time - assuming they had sat next to each other throughout the meal it would be "did you enjoy the meal?"

[padams2359]

I think that is where age may play a part. The 31 year old prince may address a 70 year old duke by his title.