Reader’s Digest Interview: What to Do (and Not Do) If You Meet a Royal

Carolyn Harris
Nov 9, 2018
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Updated: Jun 12, 2024

Elizabeth II on a royal walkabout in New Zealand in 1970

I discussed protocol for meeting a member of the royal family with Lauren Cahn at Reader’s Digest. There are no obligatory rules but there are traditional forms. Individual members of the royal family such as Princess Anne and Prince Harry have also expressed their preferences, especially concerning selfies and intrusive photography by members of the public during royal walkabouts.

Click here to read What to Do (and Not Do) If You Meet a Royal in Reader’s Digest

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Reader’s Digest Interview: What to Do (and Not Do) If You Meet a Royal

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