9 Things No One Can Do When Meeting the Queen

While most of us will probably never get a chance to meet the Queen, it couldn’t hurt to brush up on your court etiquette, just in case. No one wants to wind up being thrown out of Her Majesty’s dinner party, so you should remember the rules if you want to avoid making a royal fool of yourself. By the way, let’s just assume right here that burping or some other release of gas is forbidden, so we’ll stick to the main ones.

Did you know, for example, that using French words is considered impolite when speaking with the Queen, or any member of the royal family? Of course, breaking the rules of etiquette probably won’t get you thrown into the Tower of London in chains, or even out on the street, you should be on your best behavior if you want your royal rendezvous to go smoothly.

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Under Dressing 0:37
Showing up Empty-Handed 1:18
Touching the Queen 2:09
Overly Casual Greetings 2:54
Sitting Down, Eating or Leaving before the Queen 4:02
Speaking Out of Turn 5:01
Asking Personal Questions 6:06
Addressing Royalty by Name 6:57
Using French Words 8:32

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SUMMARY:
- You might think you look good in your tee shirt and jean shorts, and it might even be true, but that kind of outfit would get you thrown out of even the least formal royal gathering.
- Everybody likes presents, and the Queen is no exception. The practice of presenting the Monarch with a gift is a tradition going back centuries, and respecting it is a great way to get on Her Majesty’s good side.
- Have you ever wanted just to run up and give somebody a hug? Most of the time there’s no harm done, but when it comes to royalty, you’re better off keeping your hands to yourself.
- The correct way to greet Her Majesty is with a formal bow or curtsy. Don’t worry, no one’s expecting you to hurl yourself at the floor. Men are expected to bow from the shoulders, just lowering their heads out of respect.
- It’s very improper to get up and leave without permission, or to arrive late. But quite frankly, that’s just good ‘ol fashioned manners.
- Before speaking to the Queen, it’s important to take note of where exactly you’ve been seated. As a rule, the guest of honor will be seated directly to the Queen’s right, and it’s customary for Her Majesty to address them first. In general, it’s considered good form to let the Queen begin the conversation anyway.
- You might be super curious to hear the truth about some royal family drama, but the Queen is definitely the wrong person to be hassling with personal questions.
- While there have been some instances of fellow monarchs addressing one another on a first-name basis, unless you’re King Harold of Norway, you shouldn’t even think about addressing The Queen by her name.
- Another thing that’s important to remember is that when speaking with the Queen, or any member of the royal family for that matter, it’s considered impolite to use French words.

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[BRIGHTSIDEOFFICIAL]

Hey there, BrightSiders! What would you tell the Queen if you met her?

[urooj]

Who else is watching this but NOT gonna meet the queen?




Edit:OMG THNX FOR THE LIKES *NEVER* GOTTEN THIS MANY B4

[mykeechoes]

Anyone else here looking for the King of Norway's comment.

[YahyeAli]

So sad that no one will ever be able to visit here again. Rest in peace queen Elizabeth you’ll be missed❤️ :(

[michaelcs]

If I was going to ask the Queen about any topic, I'd ask her about her experiences in WW2. She IS a veteran, after all, and I always love a conversation with a veteran.

[andrewhersabyl]

What happen if queen watched this?

Queen:so this is why people dont want to shake my hand and always bring a present for me.

[noahlani]

2:36 Imagine if you were trying to save her life, but you can’t touch her

[valdemarthygesen]

Some times The Queens body language says "Oh, could you please relax and quit being too formal"

[bebeveritas]

I would tell her how much I admire and support her. Love the queen!

[mrparalyzed]

"Is the queen sitting? No, so you are going to stand a bit longer"
So if the queen goes to the bathroom, I guess everyone goes to the bathroom

[didyoufindmyteddybearyet]

Why am I watching this?
I'm never gonna go to England anyways.

[AflackGaming]

I like how he says this like we’re gonna meet the queen.

[wendywollington]

I’ve heard that when the Queen finishes one course and starts the next everyone has their first course taken regardless of whether they have finished it or not. So it pays to be a fairly quick eater.

[archieriverdale]

If you really think about it, they're just people. Lol

[Berre]

The queen speaks French fluently. A long time ago French was considered a very sophisticated language at the court.

[maddygrabham]

The queen often comes to smaller, less populated parts of the uk and is driven around while we can greet her. I remember doing this when I was about 7. Also, the queen can be seen walking around parts of London near Buckingham palace sometimes, and a couple of tourists once spoke to her not realising she was the queen!

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TIMESTAMPS:
Under Dressing 0:37
Showing up Empty-Handed 1:18
Touching the Queen 2:09
Overly Casual Greetings 2:54
Sitting Down, Eating or Leaving before the Queen 4:02
Speaking Out of Turn 5:01
Asking Personal Questions 6:06
Addressing Royalty by Name 6:57
Using French Words 8:32

[theenderian]

The Queen drinking her immortality tea be like: How lovely

[ismileatyou]

I'm honered, during my study years in England I was twice invited to a royal reception once at the St. James Church and the other time at the Royal Guard Chapple both in London and I met personally HRH Princess Alexandra, the direct cousin of the Queen. And both times I had the chance to speak some words with her. She asked me for example where I was from and when I answered Switzerland, she even spoke some words in Swissgerman language. On another royal reception I personlally met the former King of Jugoslwia. This reception took place at St. Margriths, just beside Westminster Abbey

[julioclaudio]

The one rule of etiquette that surprised me was the one about not using French words. I always thought the word etiquette came from French. I suppose the British royals prefer the word rule, which to me sounds rather restrictive.