2007-04-18 00:27:46 · 19 answers · asked by Ancokely 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Royalty
Parliment recently recended this requirement. No longer is is required, even for subjects of the crown
2007-04-18 00:32:53 · answer #1 · answered by .. .this can't be good 5 · 3⤊ 1⤋
not unless you're one of her subjects. Back in the 80s, my dad was in the Navy & on a cruise that had a stop in Portsmouth, and he told me that they did instruct the sailors on what to do on the exceedingly slight chance they met the Queen while visiting London. I don't remember all the details, but more or less, since they were US citizens, they did not have to bow, and in fact should not bow. If you are being presented to the Queen formally, even then it is not required to bow or curtsey so long as you are not one of her subjects, tho many people do bob a bit.
I doubt there is any real penalty anymore for a memberof the Commonwealth or the UK beyond embarassment and correction.
2007-04-18 09:55:27 · answer #2 · answered by Amethyst 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
No, she is just a woman. She has a title and some superficial power, and if you do not bow when you meet her, she gets a little taste of how the real world is. After Princess Diana died they even made calling royals "Your royal highness" optional. She showed the family that people generally respond better to being treated like equals and people that matter, and that's why everyone loved Diana.
2007-04-21 15:18:57 · answer #3 · answered by Louzzer 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I ll in simple terms upload a remark easiest question has already been offered. I don t understand what is going to take place considering that I ve by no ability been there the two. i think of that perchance travelers don t choose to ball considering that some people may even see it as a gesture of worship, and a few people bow basically to God as a gesture of worship
2016-11-25 19:19:58 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nobody of any nationality is required to curtsey or bow to the Queen. All that is needed is just to be polite. If people want to bow or curtsey, there is no correct form, whatever is comfortable for them, but it's not required.
2007-04-19 06:02:50 · answer #5 · answered by Eden* 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are from England then you must bow or courtsey to the queen, if you are from another country you stand quitely while she passes by. If she speaks to you you answer. There is no beheading, as some of the people who answered this question wrote.
2007-04-18 01:34:56 · answer #6 · answered by sunchine girl 3 · 3⤊ 1⤋
No you dont have to. Its not necessary, the only thing you have to do is just be polite since your meeting a very important person. Dont listen to all these twats saying you'll have your head cut off, we're not in the 18th century!
2007-04-18 04:25:48 · answer #7 · answered by Auther 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Hi! I know someone who met the Queen and forgot to courtesy - nothing happens lol! It's just very impolite, and, her being English, was REALLY embarassed. But don't worry, she won't chop your head off ;] Hope I answered your question! x
2007-04-18 05:00:21 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
In Japan you bow to everyone . never heard of it in England . The queen will forgive you if you don't .
2007-04-18 01:57:32 · answer #9 · answered by grottine 2 · 0⤊ 3⤋
It's not required, but it's impolite if you don't. You're not going to be executed or arrested - but you will be thought to have terrible manners. It is also bad manners to touch the Queen (except briefly on the hand when she offers it) or to refer to her as anything other than your majesty or ma'am. You should also never say "I'm pleased to see you" - it is assumed everyone is always pleased to see her, nor should you turn your back on her.
2007-04-18 00:40:53 · answer #10 · answered by Mordent 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋