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I think that it is highly unlikely that HM will bestow the Garter on Camilla - she is much more likely to receive it from her husband once he is King. HM has only bestowed the Garter to member of the Blood Royal. HRH The Prince of Wales HRH The Duke of Kent HRH The Princess Royal HRH The Duke...

I am not 100% sure what the exact protocol is but, if you watch any church service that the Queen attends, members of the BRF (and others) acknowledge her presence with a bow or curtsy when HM reaches her pew... and also when she leaves it. I would assume that the same happens here. They...

MY guess is that all of the new RFOs' will be made of glass or something other than ivory - maybe porcelain for example. From the photos I have seen so far, it looks quite good.

Like many things, a curtsy looks bad if it is done poorly. The Prime Minister's curtsy is a bit awkward (her legs too far apart) and perhaps unneedingly low. Here is a photo of The Duchess of Cambridge curtsying to The King of The Belgians. Even in day attire it looks quick, slight and...

Can anyone provide a list / summary of the medals worn by Prince Nikolia at his uncle's birthday gala. Thanks in advance!

Prince Nikolia at CP Frederick's birthday Can anyone provide a list / summary of the medals worn by Prince Nikolia at his uncle's birthday gala. Thanks in advance!

I think that The Queen bestows honours on those deserving of them and for specific effort. Charles, Anne and William have all had a lot to do with Scotland and continue to work tirelessly for Scottish charities, organizations and causes. I cannot say with any degree of certainty, but I do...

Dear Rudolph You are correct that Prince Philip wore the Order of Merit as a neck badge but I think that the stars being worn were the Order of Charles III and his Garter Star.

Maybe since everyone else is "collarless" HM felt this was a more appropriate option?? And you are right - it must be more comfortable without the collar which I am sure is weighty. Thanks for the info re Victoria's / Albert's granting of the order...quite interesting!

Thanks Spheno I edited my original post and picture later when I found a picture that showed both stars. Looks like the picture changed but not my post. I'll try to re-edit.

For the recent Spanish State Dinner... For the recent Spanish State Dinner... Prince Philip wore the breast star or The Order of Charles III and his Garter star. It is hard to see in most of the photos but a bit easier is you watch a video of the Royal progression into the ballroom for the...

Spanish kisses Prince Charles gives King Felipe a double kiss and head bob when they meet. Camilla gives a kiss and curtsy to each. I notice too that Prince Philip gives His Majesty a head bob. No so for Queen Letizia who is of the same rank as he. See time frame 5:00.

For members of her family, HM seems to favour the Garter for only direct members of the family (i.e. of the Blood Royal) rather than those who have married into the British Royal family (such as the Duchesses of Gloucester, Kent and the Countess of Wessex) who usually progress through the ranks...

Prince Philip would be wearing the breast star or The Order of Charles III and his Garter star. It is hard to see in most of the photos but a bit easier is you watch a video of the Royal progression into the ballroom for the State Dinner. Prince Charles wears his star of the Order of Charles...

I was wondering the same thing. The Princess Royal, The Duke of York and Prince Harry all escorted TM's on various parts of their State Visit and as a thank you have been presented with The Order of Isabella the Catholic. There are a number of grades to this Order and I am wondering if...