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What Is Royal Protocol For the Public?

10 Rules of Royal Protocol You Need to Follow, Just in Case You Meet the Queen

What Is Royal Protocol For the Public?
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Let's be honest for a minute: most of us will never meet any members of the royal family, let alone the queen herself. But if you ever do, you're going to want to know the basics of etiquette and protocol for meeting royalty. There are tons of rules that the royals themselves have to follow, but the rules and expectations are a little different for members of the public who are just coming into contact with royalty for the first time. Are you allowed to speak to the queen? Do you have to bow or curtsy? How should you address a royal? We've got the answers to all these questions and more in our guide right here!

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