Q&A for How to Address Royalty

I have never heard anything about not using "you" when writing to the queen. In professional papers, it is advisable not to use first person (such as "I" and "you"), but if you are writing from a friendly prospective, I see nothing wrong with using second person.

No. If you address a room full of people, you must address each class of people present starting with the highest class.

Most royal courts employ someone to regulate etiquette. For specific addresses in different countries, you might consider contacting that office to find out more. They have often published books and leaflets with all the finer points. As a general rule, you should address each class of people separately, using their distinct address. Alternatively, you might consider addressing the king and queen separately and then addressing the other family members in one group. For example, "Your majesties, your royal highnesses."

Especially in our day and age, royalty can be safely assumed to be literate and polyglotted. To avoid making clumsy foreign language errors and thereby offending the addressee, or coming across as dim or disrespectful, write in your native language. Ask a professional translation agency to translate if you think it necessary. Monegasque royalty can be assumed to understand English. Most royal courts have a person in charge of etiquette. Try contacting that person first for any specific information. They may also have books or leaflets they can send you, containing all the finer points of etiquette established in that specific court.

Treat them as you would treat normal royalty that are members of the ruling family.

No one can be forced to address anyone as anything in a democratic country.

Address it to His (or Her) Majesty.

In the address, use each king's specific address. Then, divide your letter into three parts. The opening, the elaboration and the conclusion. It should fit on one side of a standard letter format. In the opening, immediately state the topic of your letter, but do not use "I" as your first word. Write in such a way that even if the person only reads the first paragraph, he has read your letter. In the second part, you may want to give more details. In your conclusion, describe why you wrote, what you hope the king will do, include some well-wishes perhaps, and close by thanking him for his time and attention before your closing salutation and signature.

Upon meeting the Princess Royal, a man will make a neck bow (from the head only) and a woman will make a small curtsy. You address her firstly as "Your Royal Highness" and subsequently as "Ma'am" (rhymes with jam, not palm).

In most situations, I would use Your Highness and Your Royal Highness. Only use ma'am if you are being informal. Treat royalty with utmost respect even if they are petite.

Address him as Sir, because he is not the king anymore, but is very likely still in a lower position of royalty.

This varies based on country -- ultimately, with respect. It's best to do your research before a potential encounter.

Since he has married a Royal member, then he will be a prince as long as she is alive but in most cases he is unable to ever become a king, only a consort or prince.

For a prince, say, "His Royal Highness, Prince of (Name of region). For a princess, say, "Her Royal Highness, Princess of (Name of region).

in most cases your Royal highness is the best formal route while Your Grace and Your Majesty are also quite commonly used.

As such: Dear Prince William and Princess Kate, [Provide a formal greeting, then continue with the information you wish to share.] Yours sincerely, xxx.

No, continue to use "Your Royal Highness" unless otherwise stated. Don't use ma'am if it does not feel right to use.

Just use the classic Mrs., Ms., or Mr. depending on their gender. Of course, if you want to use their native language, you could say Frau for a woman and Herr for a man.

Address them using their elected title followed by their legal given name. Ex: Senator John Doe or State Representative John Doe.

Yes, multiple royals even have tattoos of their own but usually cover them. Covering up inappropriate tattoos is recommended.

You address him with Your Royal Highness, when speaking to him. You discuss him as His Royal Highness, when speaking of him.

The correct form is "Miss" or by the female's royal title. Princess Charlotte is one example.

"Your Highness" is the appropriate way to address the dukes and duchesses of Bavaria.

Suits and ties, dresses, and any formal clothing is appropriate to wear while meeting rulers. If your nation has a formal national dress, that would be appropriate too.

Generally, while addressing a mayor you would say 'Mayor' and then their last name.

You would use Mr. President. This is because a former president is not royalty, henceforth making it inappropriate to refer to him as "your majesty."

A princess would address a foreign queen by by "your royal majesty" and their own queen by either "ma'am" or something like that only.

The correct address would be Your Majesty (singular) or Your Majesties (plural).

“Your majesty” is the higher form used to address a ruling monarch, whereas “your highness” is the form of address for a noble lower in rank than a king or queen, such as Prince or a Royal Duke.

Both are exchangeable so you could use either. Otherwise, you could just ask them what they prefer.