How to address a noble?

Question

would someone please give me a general idea of how to address a noble based on rank and such. like how to bow to them or such. or in the very least can someone give me a website that explains such. thank you.

Answer 1

I know you don't bow. My understanding is that Sir is acceptable form of address for an American to many people who might not want to use "Your Highness". I think that people are entitled to their titles. If for instance I was writing that  Gabriella Windsor (age 27 and went to college in the US) was going to be at an event, I would use Lady Gabriella Windsor. In speaking I would feel uncomfortable calling a young woman Lady Gabriella, even if it was correct.  

Answer 2

I would treat a foreign aristocrat the same way that I would treat an electrical contractor in the United States.  I don't think they are any better than I am.

The British seem to think Americans come to Britain to see the queen, however, every time I book a tour, an audience with the queen is not included by Globus-Gateway Tours. [Maybe I chose the wrong tour company.] If I would get a good "posh" tour company that would include a royal audience in the tour package, I would bow to the Queen of England out of tradition and respect, but I would not treat anybody else any differently than I would treat an electrician, engineer, or college professor in the United States.

Answer 3

Well, depends, what country are you from? If you're American you do not bow, we are no longer subservient after breaking away and becoming our own country. Sorry, that's all I need to know, you extend your hand for a friendly hand shake as you do with any leader of a nation.

Answer 4

I usually say"Hey Your Nobleness".  

Answer 5

king queen your majesty

prince princess other royals your highness

duke your grace

marques your grace (i think)

earl my lord although it used to be your grace

viscount/baron my lord

knight sir or dame if female

when in doubt if they are above knight my lord should work fine.  

Answer 6

Here's the Range -- from Baron to Duke, if you're a citizen of a Commonwealth Nation.

If you're an American, in convesation you just "Sir" them to death. No bowing. In writing, use the styles of address below.

1 =Formal business letter . 2= informal letter. Followed by Formal Letter Opening (1); and Informal Letter Opening (2)

BARON

1. The Rt. Hon.

Lord Yahoo

2. The

Lord Yahoo

1. My Lord:

2. Dear Lord Yahoo:

In conversation the very formal style and the usage for is subordinates is "My Lord" or "Sir"; informal, Lord Yahnoo" and for pals ""Yahoo"

In very very formal, official and state documents, a baron is addressed in writing as

1. The Right Honourable

The Baron Yahoo

In personal correspondence, you would send your mail to:

The

Lord Yahoo

DUKE (not a Royal Highness)

His Grace

The Duke of Yahoo

1. My Lord Duke

2. Dear Duke of Yahoo

3. Dear Duke:

In conversation the formal style is Your Grace or Sir; informal, Duke or Yahoo (Yahoo being the territorial designation, like Cambridge orOmnium)

It's quite easy.  Just treat the Exalted Personage like a very Senior Mmilitary or Naval Officer (and you're a 2d Llieutenant). Lots of "Sir's" and let them finish thoughts before responding (they usually think/speak slowly, so be patient).

You "bow" to Royals--depending on their importance, it could be a curt nod to an deeper nod. Women may curtsey, but it depends on the situation. like getting an Honour from the Queen with pomp and circumstance. .Anyway, someone getting an Honour usually has been there before and knows the drill.