<ignore last post. I got my word games mixed up and posted on wrong thread. So sorry.>
how do you like this puzzle ?
It's about as good as a crossword...
so that you all will know how to behave when the royals come to call, here are the official guidelines issued by the canadian government .
be on your best behaviour !
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Guidance Notes for meeting The Sovereign and Members of the Royal Family
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II is Queen of Canada.
By the Constitution Act, 1867, the executive government of and over Canada is declared to continue and be vested in The Queen. Parliament consists of The Queen, the Senate and the House of Commons.
Guidelines
Visits by The Queen, The Duke of Edinburgh and other members of the Royal Family are always special occasions, but individual engagements can range from the very formal to the informal. Members of the Royal Family wish any elements of protocol to be in tune with what is generally acceptable in Canadian society. The following guidelines are designed to help people feel comfortable and prepared; they are not rules to be applied inflexibly or prescriptively.
How to address
The Queen is called Your Majesty initially and Ma'am (rhymes with jam) as the conversation continues.
The Duke of Edinburgh is called Your Royal Highness initially and Sir as the conversation continues.
Other members of the Royal Family are called Your Royal Highness initially and Sir/Ma'am as the conversation continues.
Host
Upon arrival at each site to be visited, the members of the Royal Family will be greeted by the host. No presentations are required as they will be aware of who the host is, having been provided with briefing notes.
When accompanying the Royal Visitor, it is appropriate for the host to walk beside the Royal Visitor. The host should make introductions as required.
Curtsy/bow
It is up to those meeting The Queen, The Duke of Edinburgh and other members of the Royal Family to choose whether or not they wish to bow/curtsy or simply shake hands.
Description of a bow/curtsy for those who choose to make it:
Men: a neck bow - just a little more than a nod of the head;
Women: the right foot is placed behind the left heel, and the knees bent slightly.
It is quite in order to shake hands if the opportunity presents itself and a member of the Royal Family offers to do so.
GREAT SCOTS!!!! after all - they are British too......
