Would it be rude to pat the corgies
2006-06-26 00:37:52 · 20 answers · asked by Uri 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Royalty
You would not address the Queen. She will address you if that would seem appropriate.
In that unlikely event you would call her Your majesty. Patting the dogs I would advise against that. Secret service have been ordered to shoot anybody bowing down to them.
2006-06-26 00:43:19 · answer #1 · answered by Puppy Zwolle 7 · 5⤊ 5⤋
"Your Majesty,"upon introduction,and "Ma'am" is used afterwards. Americans do not need to bow or curtsy. The Queen is a reigning monarch and "Your Highness" or "Your Royal Highness" is not used for a reigning monarch. It is highly unlikely that you would be in a situation where you'd be amongst the Queen's corgis.The dogs are not part of official activities.
2006-06-26 07:33:16 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should contact the official office of the queen - this goes for any country - and ask them what the official rules of politeness are in adressing royalty. This also goes for presidents and governments.
Do this way ahead the time you need to meet the person in question - so you have enough time to prepare.
do not forget to also ask about the dress-code.
Good luck. Good question. Many people do not even bother to ask themselves this question.
2006-06-26 02:25:08 · answer #3 · answered by veronica 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Only "Your Majesty" is correct. "Your Highness" is NOT correct. That is a common American mistake. "Highness" is a distinct title held by princes and princesses, or royal family members of similar rank. It is NOT the same thing. "Excellence" is another title, but it is not royal; instead, it is a title given to holders of official positions, such as ambassadors or ministers.
2006-06-26 02:41:17 · answer #4 · answered by Adam D 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She's human like everyone else, call her 'Your Majesty' compliment her on her lovely dogs and ask if they can be petted and you turn the question into a compliment and avoid and potential problems with assuming anything
2006-06-26 00:41:30 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your Majesty or Your Highness
you can call her Maggie but she will not like it.
Give her my regards. Once long ago, for reasons that should remain unnamed, I swore fealty to her...
2006-06-26 00:42:10 · answer #6 · answered by Kimon 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You bow and use the term , "your Magesty" the first time. After that, you call her ma'am. As if you will have the opportunity.
2006-06-26 00:43:27 · answer #7 · answered by chicky 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is "Your Majesty" the first time and "ma'am" thereafter.
It is NEVER "Your Highness"--That title is for princes and princesses only.
2006-06-26 04:44:07 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Her Majesty or Your Highness...
2006-06-26 00:42:06 · answer #9 · answered by Deep 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1. Your Majesty
2. yes!
2006-06-26 09:40:18 · answer #10 · answered by Conservative 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋