Deep curtsies are not a faux pas, but they are uncommon and difficult to do gracefully. [3] X Research source Deep bows from the waist, on the other hand, are never performed in this situation. Perform this greeting when the royal family member passes by you, or when you are presented. [4] X Research source

If you are wearing dress gloves (which is certainly not required), men should remove the gloves before shaking hands, while women may leave them on. [9] X Research source

Foreigners should resist the urge to speak “proper” if it comes across as an imitation of an English accent. The King and his relatives have spoken with thousands of people around the world, and do not expect you to speak as they do.

If you mention a royal family member in the third person, always use a full title (such as “The Prince of Wales”) or “His/Her Royal Highness”. Referring to someone by name (“Prince Philip” ) may be considered rude. [13] X Research source Note that the correct title for the King is “His Majesty the King”. Avoid “King of England”, as that is just one of many titles that refer to a specific country.

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As with any title, you do not need to include the location (“Duke of Mayfair”) unless it is necessary to avoid confusion. If you are making a formal introduction, say “His/Her Grace the Duke/Duchess” followed by the rest of the title.

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Address the son of a duke or marquess as “Lord” followed by the first name. Address to the daughter of a duke, marquess, or earl as “Lady” followed by the first name. If you will be meeting a peer’s heir apparent (generally the eldest son), look up his title. He will often use a secondary title of his father’s, which is always of a lower rank. In all other cases, the child has no special title. (“The Hon. " is used only in writing. )

Baronet or Knight: “Sir” followed by the first name Baronetess and Dame: “Dame” followed by the first name Wife of a baronet or knight: “Lady” followed by the first name Husband of a baronetess or dame: no special title[17] X Research source