Or worse, for doing or saying something embarrassing.
So to ensure your next meeting with the queen goes smoothly, here are some common mistakes to avoid.
According toCNN, one should never attempt to touch the queen unless she initiates contact.
Both survived, and the queen later dismissed the fuss about the embrace as “all rubbish.”
And if you are already standing, keep your hands by your sides and out of your pockets.
You’re only obliged to remain standing as long as the queen herself stays standing.
Alternately, you may shake hands but only if the queen extends her hand first.
Appearances count, especially since it’s likely you’ll have a bank of cameras trained on you.
According to the Independent, this act was a blatant violation of the eye contact rule.
And needless to say, one should never address her simply by her first name.
So how should you address the queen when you meet her?
Sure, some people might walk away, but nothing ventured, nothing gained, right?
And thanks to your amazing networking moxie, you’ve now been invited to meet the queen herself!
But a gentle warning: when meeting the queen, your forwardness is not your friend.
As in all other areas of her life, the queen always takes the lead.
“Royals are supposed to begin the conversation.
You’ll notice they start it, so they can be in control of the time.
Whatever it is, according toCNN, it must be “appropriate for the occasion.”
The Mirror recommends giving gifts that reflect the giver’s culture or country.
So what happens to all the presents the queen receives every year?
As always, follow her lead.
Once she begins eating, you are free to begin your meal as well.
In short, you wait for the queen; you don’t ever make her wait for you.
And no, traffic delays and last-minute work emergencies are no excuse.
Don’t make a run at take a selfie with the queen ever!
Pictures or it didn’t happen, right?
Sorry to disappoint you, but that’s not going to happen.
According to theBBC, unofficial photos are expressly forbidden in royal palaces.
But if you absolutely must take a selfie to commemorate your visit, be discreet about it.
And, as The National News notes, live-tweeting your visit with the Queen is considered extremely rude.
Instead, they’ll pretend not the hear the question or laugh it off.
So if you find yourself repeating questions, it’s probably time to change the subject.
Fortunately for less-coordinated royal guests, this rule has loosened in recent years, according to theDaily Mail.
Instead, etiquette required them to walk backwards as they left the queen’s presence.
So today, it’s perfectly acceptable to turn around and walk away after your chat with the queen.
But in deference to this tradition, you still must not walk in front of her, according toNewsweek.
“There’d be an hour or so in the sitting room of everyone sitting around making conversation.
This will keep you out of trouble in most circumstances during any royal event.
But if the very idea of meeting the queen has you paralyzed with social anxiety, don’t worry.
“Once at the event, members of the Royal Household are on hand to guide guests throughout.
