How To Behave Around The Queen If You Are A President
While the crowds of anarchists, anti-capitalists and 
anti-globalists were trying to turn London’s City into ruins, Barack Obama and his wife Michel had great time with Queen Elizabeth II. Actually, American president didn’t arrive at the audience with her majesty empty-handed: Obama presented Apple’s main product to the Queen – new iPod with unknown text engraved on its back side. I believe that notwithstanding the riots outside the Buckingham Palace everything passed well and in accordance with the ceremonial rules and royal etiquette. By the way, if you will ever happen to become president, meet the Queen and treat her with a present like Smartphone or mp3 player, don’t forget to behave in a right manner.
- When the Queen enters a room everyone must stand up from their seats
- If you meet the Queen for the first time in your life, you must address to her as “Your Majesty” and then “Ma’am” thereafter. When saying goodbye don’t forget to add “Your Majesty” once again.
- If the Duke of Edinburgh, the Prince Philip, is present at the audience as well, don’t call him “Your Majesty” as it may offend the Queen: she is the “Majesty” and the Duke is simply a “Your Royal Highness”.
- When the Queen stops eating, you stop as well now matter how hungry you are.
- If you will ever be so lucky to host the Queen, walk beside the Royal person and introduce her as required.
- Don’t forget to bow and remind your girlfriend of making curtsy on time. Actually, Americans do not have to follow this rule: simple handshake is acceptable but only after Elizabeth extends her arm first. But nothing more! No kissing on Her Majesty’s cheek, no touching her shoulder.
- Keep your phrase short.
- Don’t mention Princess Diana.
- Pay immense attention to your clothing: the more conventional, the better.
- Put your hat off after 6.30 p.m.
- Girls, don’t wear white gloves in the presence of the Queen. And don’t ask why you can’t.