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Yes, she is royalty, but unless you're a citizen of Great Britain, don't curtsy or bow to the queen.
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Comments
cwecub said
on 7/24/2008 the only time i've ever seen the Queen is on a postage stamp, so when i finally met her i went over and licked the back of her head
crogz said
on 7/27/2007 She's the Queen of the United Kingdom. England is just one of the countries she rules over. Calling her "the Queen of England" is insulting to citizens of other countries in the UK.
MrsLizzy said
on 7/15/2007 I'm English; I don't bow or curtsey to anyone. Even when the proper modes of address are used, the royals don't always respond graciously. The Queen has snapped "Speak when you're spoken to!" to an excited woman who'd waited hours in the rain to meet her, who'd greeted her with "Pleased to meet you, Ma'am". Princess Anne told a woman who'd spent 3 hours making a gift for the Queen Mother, that it was "a ridiculous thing to do". Prince Edward once responded to "Is your mother well?" with "I hope you're not referring to Her Majesty the Queen!" The royals are quite capable of being stupidly rude and should be ashamed of themselves.
PhantomEnergy said
on 5/6/2007 Arguing over whether she is the Queen of England or the UK is pointless and irrelevant.
The meaning is still the same.
PhantomEnergy said
on 5/6/2007 Americans do not need to and should never bow to the Queen of England - You are not a subject. In fact, the Queens official website clearly states that hand shakes are sufficient when meeting her.
Any customary rules for foreigners who greet the Queen, will be clearly explained to you prior to meeting the Queen.