{"id":6394,"date":"2017-11-28T09:50:02","date_gmt":"2017-11-28T08:50:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/?p=6394"},"modified":"2023-07-28T13:56:03","modified_gmt":"2023-07-28T12:56:03","slug":"guide-british-royal-etiquette","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/guide-british-royal-etiquette\/","title":{"rendered":"A Guide to British Royal Etiquette"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Joining the Royal Family requires abiding by customs deeply rooted in British tradition. As the world celebrates the announcement of Prince Harry and Megan Markle&#8217;s engagement, the future Duchess of Sussex will be preparing to take on her new title, and with it, a distinguished protocol of Royal etiquette. From finding out if the Queen is at home, to dining with members of the Royal family, our guide to British Royal etiquette covers all the rules and rites you could ever need to know when meeting her Majesty.<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-6396\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/2016\/06\/thirdlight_17949494334-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"Royal Etiquette\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/thirdlight_17949494334-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/thirdlight_17949494334-1536x1023.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/thirdlight_17949494334-330x220.jpg 330w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/thirdlight_17949494334-360x240.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/thirdlight_17949494334-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/thirdlight_17949494334.jpg 1698w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><strong>How to see when the Queen is home<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Whether you&#8217;re passing Buckingham Palace, Windsor Castle, Balmoral Castle or Sandringham House, you might be interested to know whether the Queen is in residence. The easiest way to tell is by taking a closer look at the palace&#8217;s flag. If <em>The Royal Standard <\/em>is at the top of the flagpole (and not the Union Jack), you know the Queen is at home.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>How to act when meeting the Queen<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The British Monarchy has relaxed a great deal in recent years, but many people still choose to follow the established rules of British Royal etiquette. On meeting a member of the Royal Family, men traditionally bow from the neck, while women curtsy. In more recent times \u2013 despite the general no touching rule \u2013 it has also become common to shake hands, but only once they&#8217;ve extended their hand to you. And while you&#8217;re in Royal company, remember never to turn your back on the Queen.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-6397\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/2016\/06\/BuckinghamPalace_iStock_oversnap_www.istockphoto-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"Royal Etiquette\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/BuckinghamPalace_iStock_oversnap_www.istockphoto-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/BuckinghamPalace_iStock_oversnap_www.istockphoto-1536x1023.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/BuckinghamPalace_iStock_oversnap_www.istockphoto-330x220.jpg 330w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/BuckinghamPalace_iStock_oversnap_www.istockphoto-360x240.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/BuckinghamPalace_iStock_oversnap_www.istockphoto-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/BuckinghamPalace_iStock_oversnap_www.istockphoto.jpg 1698w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><strong>How to greet Royalty<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>When meeting the Queen, the correct way to address her is &#8216;Your Majesty&#8217;, and for other members of the Royal Family it&#8217;s &#8216;Your Royal Highness&#8217;. After this initial greeting &#8216;Ma&#8217;am&#8217; (pronounced as in &#8216;jam&#8217;) is typically used for the Queen and other female members of the Royal Family, and &#8216;Sir&#8217; is used to address the men.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Making conservation<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>It&#8217;s a general rule to keep conversation with the Queen to pleasantries and small talk. Avoid asking any personal or probing questions, and let The Queen initiate the topic of conversation with you. At mealtimes, convention dictates that the Queen first makes conversation with the person seated to her right, then on the next course, she&#8217;ll turn to the person on her left; as guests follow suit, the conversation flows.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-6398\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/2016\/06\/Teacups_iStock_DavidFreund_www.istockphoto-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"Royal Etiquette\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Teacups_iStock_DavidFreund_www.istockphoto-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Teacups_iStock_DavidFreund_www.istockphoto-1536x1023.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Teacups_iStock_DavidFreund_www.istockphoto-330x220.jpg 330w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Teacups_iStock_DavidFreund_www.istockphoto-360x240.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Teacups_iStock_DavidFreund_www.istockphoto-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Teacups_iStock_DavidFreund_www.istockphoto.jpg 1698w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><strong>At meal times, follow the Queen&#8217;s lead<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>For those fortunate enough to ever receive a Royal invitation to dinner, it can be a nerve-wracking affair. The one rule of dining etiquette that&#8217;s universally agreed is to follow the Queen&#8217;s lead. Once the Queen is seated, it&#8217;s time to sit down, and \u2013 according to a rule that dates back through the centuries \u2013 once the Queen has stopped eating, you know that&#8217;s your cue to stop, too. Finally, if tea is served, ensure the teacup is placed back in the saucer after each sip you take.<\/p>\n<p>Admittedly, not everyone has the opportunity to take tea with the Queen, but with Britain&#8217;s resplendent Royal residences to explore, visitors don&#8217;t have to miss out on having a Royal experience.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-6399\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/2016\/06\/TroopingtheColour_iStock_RudiTapper_www.istockphoto-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"Royal Etiquette\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/TroopingtheColour_iStock_RudiTapper_www.istockphoto-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/TroopingtheColour_iStock_RudiTapper_www.istockphoto-1536x1023.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/TroopingtheColour_iStock_RudiTapper_www.istockphoto-330x220.jpg 330w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/TroopingtheColour_iStock_RudiTapper_www.istockphoto-360x240.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/TroopingtheColour_iStock_RudiTapper_www.istockphoto-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/TroopingtheColour_iStock_RudiTapper_www.istockphoto.jpg 1698w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/en-us\/destinations\/europe\/england\">Visit England<\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>Travel around Britain with Trafalgar on the <\/em><em>London Explorer<\/em><em>, <\/em><em>Real Britain<\/em><em>, <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/costsaver.trafalgar.com\/usa\/tours\/britain-and-ireland-delight\/winter-2016-2017\"><em>Britain and Ireland Delight<\/em><\/a><em>, <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/destinations\/europe\"><em>Taste of Britain<\/em><\/a><em>, <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/costsaver.trafalgar.com\/usa\/tours\/england-and-scotland-heritage\/summer-2016\"><em>England and Scotland Heritage<\/em><\/a><em>, <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/costsaver.trafalgar.com\/usa\/tours\/britain-and-ireland-experience\/summer-2016\"><em>Britain and Ireland Experience<\/em><\/a><em>, <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/costsaver.trafalgar.com\/usa\/tours\/britain-and-ireland-explorer\/summer-2016\"><em>Britain and Ireland Explorer<\/em><\/a><em>, <\/em><em>Best of Britain<\/em><em>, <\/em><em>Britain and Ireland Grandeur<\/em><em>, <\/em><em>Britain and Ireland Panorama<\/em><em>, <\/em><em>Britain and Ireland Highlights<\/em><em> and <\/em><em>Amazing Britain<\/em><em>.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Image credits: Cover photo of Buckingham Palace \u00a9 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.istockphoto.com\/it\/en\/photo\/trooping-the-colour-buckingham-palace-gm97754846-7149267\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">iStock \/ RFStock<\/a>. \u00a0The Queen at\u00a0<span class=\"s1\">Cartier Polo \u00a9 Third Light.\u00a0<\/span>Buckingham Palace \u00a9 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.istockphoto.com\/it\/en\/photo\/royal-parade-in-london-gm138175404-10851312\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">iStock \/ oversnap<\/a>. China teacups \u00a9 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.istockphoto.com\/gb\/photo\/antique-china-2-gm175998010-116725\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">iStock \/ David Freund<\/a>.\u00a0Trooping the Colour \u00a9 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.istockphoto.com\/gb\/photo\/protecting-her-majesty-during-trooping-the-colour-london-gm95838087-6686550\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">iStock \/ Rudi Tapper<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Joining the Royal Family requires abiding by customs deeply rooted in British tradition. As the world celebrates the announcement of Prince Harry and Megan Markle&#8217;s engagement, the future Duchess of Sussex will be preparing to take on her new title, and with it, a distinguished protocol of Royal etiquette. 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