It is difficult to meet and greet people you are not familiar with, but with royalty there is a set of rules that you should follow.There are no "laws" that govern how you should act around royalty, but there are some customs that will make your interaction go better.You can show respect by standing when they enter a room, addressing the royal properly, and curtsying when appropriate.Paying attention to your behavior while eating is something you should keep in mind.
Step 1: Stand in the room.
When in the presence of royalty, this is the most important thing you should do.If you are waiting in a room for the Queen or other royalty to arrive, you should rise as soon as possible.This is a show of respect.If you happen to be sitting in a park when royalty walks by, be sure to stand up.Unless you are told to sit down, you should stay standing.If you are having dinner, you should wait until all the royalty are seated.If someone is going to give a speech and you have stood with them, you will most likely sit down.
Step 2: If you are a subject of the royalty, you should curtsy or bow.
The head of state should bow or curtsy.If you are a citizen of the country where the person is royalty, this includes you.Men should not bow with their whole body.Women should curtsy.If you are not a citizen of the royalty's country, you don't need to curtsy.If a non-citizen wants to bow or curtsy as a show of respect, they must do so or it will be seen as disrespect.
Step 3: The royalty should be addressed correctly.
It's important to address royalty respectfully because part of being royalty is being addressed with terms of honor.When greeting the Queen, say her name first time.If you address her after the first time, she should be called "ma'am.""Sir" is used at all times after the first time.After the first address, you should say "Your Royal Highness" for female royalty who aren't the Queen.
Step 4: Don't say "pleased to meet you."
This is an important point and it is very specific.It is an honor to meet royalty and you are pleased to do so.Don't say "pleased to meet you"You will definitely look foolish if you say this.If you don't want to come off as foolish by saying the wrong thing, you can simply say "Hello" or use the widely accepted "How do you do?"
Step 5: Refrain from physical contact.
When they initiate it, the general rule is that you don't touch royalty.If the Queen or other royalty touches her hand, hold it briefly and gently.Don't shake or give a tight squeeze.Don't kiss or hug on the cheek or hand.This type of affection is not good.One or two times the Queen of England put her arm around someone and they reciprocated the action.It is wise to follow the lead of royalty, but never do something like this unless they do it first.
Step 6: The royalty is eating.
Tea and light snacks are often part of a meeting with royalty, but you should never eat if they are not eating.Everyone stops when the Queen stops at a dinner.If you have tea and snacks with the Queen, take small bites of the food and never slurp your tea loudly.In front of royalty, slurping and crunching loudly are sure ways to look foolish.It is disrespectful to chew gum when you are meeting royalty.
Step 7: Personal information is not a good idea.
It's a sure way to offend royalty if you refer to something in their personal lives that you've heard about in a magazine or tabloid.If you are in royalty's presence for an extended period of time, try to keep the conversation away from personal information.Don't ask about the scandal you heard about.Don't ask about other members of the royal family.
Step 8: It's a good idea to dress appropriately.
It is a good idea to dress for a professional interview when meeting royalty.royalty doesn't expect you to be put out by buying something expensive for a meeting, but it is nice to dress nicely.A suit for men, or at least dress pants, and a button up shirt and tie is the best option.Women should wear a pantsuit, slacks, or a long dress with a sweater or cardigan.