Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-10-06

A week from Thursday
Her Majesty, Queen Eliza
beth. II. and her husband
will arrive in washington for
q state visit Of several days.
While most of US viii not
have the honor Of personally
greeting them. I do think 1t
is interesting to know the
correct approach TO royalty.
II Is to be remembered that
there Is q special protocol.
or. in other words. ''cere-
monial etiquette" that should
be carefully adhered to when
dealing with all high rank
ing officials. AS royalty
ranks far above and apart
from all others. great care
should be taken to follow
these rules. thereby showing
special difference.
The question Of whether or
not q woman should curtSy
upon being presented TO Her
Majesty is causing concern,
A British subject would do
so. Of course. Also an
American who has been pre-
scented at court. It is per-
fectly right and proper that
others who wish to curtSy.
do so. However, may ] offer
a little word Of warning; Il
you do not know how 10
curtsy--don'tl One Is apt
to come to grief. making .
spectacle Of ones self in an
awkward attempt to do
something with which you
are not familiar. Much bet
ter and safer to lust shake
hands. which is perfectly
proper.
Important Point
There is one important
thing to remember with re-
gard to shaking hands with
the Queen. Keep your hand
at your side until she extends
her hand. II you do curtsy.
1t should be done at the same
time the hand-shake takes
place. II you do not curtsy.
q slight bow from the waist
as you shake hands. Is the
correct procedure. This Is
also the way in which q
woman greets Prince Philip.
Men bow when being pre-
sented to them.
In passing, / might men,
ton that one never sits down
while those Of royalty stand.
II you do have the honor
Of niaeting them, your greet
ing to the Queen should be
sHow do you do Your Ma
iesty.' and to Prince Philip.
Chow do you do Your Royal
Highness." Should q CONVEX
sation of any length ensue.
she may be addressed Is
fMa'am" and he as Sir
Never. under any circum-
ttances. say Queen" or
Prince" Remember, too,
their names are never men,
toned.
The following Is Q tip 70 the
ladies. Although Her Majesty
has no strong feeling with
regard to whether or not you
remove your gloves upon
being presented to her. It Is
known that she prefers your
gloves be kept on. So do Just
that!
There is always the ques-
ton Of what to wear" ct the
different functions. To begin
with. in England the wear
Ing Of black gowns by the
ladies when attending such
affairs is frowned upon. How
ever, 1t Is understood that
Her Majesty has no objee-
tons about black being worn
ut parties given in her honor
In this country. II Is proper
for q woman, when attending
Q luncheon. to wear q street.
length gown. complemented
by hat and gloves (both Of
these are a "must"). A suit
may be worn II not too man
nishly tailored or obviously
for sports wear. For the man,
Q dark suit is preferable. A
white shirt. conservative four
in-hand tie and well-shined
shoes complete the outfit.
Don't Overdo II
For the afternoon recep-
tons. a woman may dress
up" a little more (but don't
overdo it'll and either a
street length or ballerina
gown may be worn: never
one Of ankle length. how
ever. Don't forget the hat
and gloves. The gentlemen
may wear the same as they
would for q luncheon.
The above suggestions do
not apply to Government
officials and members Of the
armed services. For exam
pie. should the invitation con-
tain the words morning
dress. day clothes, uniforms"