How should an American refer to the Queen of England?

Question

If an American is introduced to the Queen of England, how should he/she refer to her?

Answer 1

mam i'm A night of the realm.. sir galahead

Answer 2

It's traditional to only shake the queen's hand if she offers he hand.

You can her refer to her as "Your Majesty" or "Ma'am" (to rhyme with jam not arm)

You never refer to the Queen as "You Royal Highness" that is reserved for other members of her family.

Answer 3

she's called "your majesty" and even though bowing, curtseying, and kissing the hand seem old fashioned it's appropriate. after all, royalty is tradition and tradition is old fashioned.

Answer 4

'Your Majesty"

"Her Majesty"

""Her royal Highness"

and the like

Answer 5

Daniel is correct.  When presented to the Queen, wait to see if she offers you her hand.  The protocol then is that you address her as Your Majesty the first time, and thereafter for you it would be Ma'am.

It is only manners to acknowledge her rank in some way and that is usually done by males with a bow of the head, and with a light curtsy from females....but she is not likely to demand "orf with his head" if you do not do so.

Answer 6

I would assume Queen Elizabeth. Also I don't think you are suppose to shake her hand unless she gives it to you first.

Answer 7

As soon as Her Majesty the Queen enters the room, everyone must stand, and you may address the Queen as "Your Majesty" or "Ma'am". DO NOT say "How are you?" but say, "How do you do, Your Majesty?" Greet the queen as "your majesty" initially and use ma'am thereafter.

Incidentally, with regards to other members of the royal family -- male and female -- your initial greeting will be “Your Royal Highness” followed by “Sir” or “Ma'am” accordingly.

Accept the queen's offer of a handshake, and, of course, a bit of conversation if she's willing. If you are at a dinner table, do not sit before Her Majesty, takes a seat first.

Don't show the queen your back, if you're following tradition, and leave the room only after the queen does. But keep in mind that times have changed and formalities have eased.

Note: The Queen's handbag should indicate a sign if her stay is long or short. If she puts her handbag on the table, it means she wants to end the conversation!

For more information on how to formally greet the Queen without embarrassing yourself, visit the Official British Monarchy website at http://www.royal.gov.uk/output/Page1.asp