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Everyone bows to a Duke or Duchess , including other Royals , as a courtesy , but with Princes and Kings, the Duke or Duchess bow first, and ladie's curtsey . You bow on introduction , and upon taking your leave. It is not necessary to bow every time you speak or they look in your direction. In these situations there will always be a protocol aide or Royal equerry to instruct you prior to the meeting . Feel free to enqurire of any staff present if you are unsure if a behavior is appropiate.

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What happened to the duchess of windsor after the duke of windsor passed away?

The wife of a Duke remains a Duchess for the rest of her life Thus, in the case of Wallace Warfield, she was "Her Highness, the Duchess of Windsor"once she married Edward (the Dukedom having been bestowed upon her husband (formerly King Edward VIII of Great Britain) by the ruling sovereign, his younger brother, George VI). Edward had, by birth, the pre-title "His Royal Highness"; during his brief Kingship, this pre-title was changed to "His Majesty". Upon abdication, King George VI, by Royal prerogative, gave the abdicated King the total title of "His Royal Highness, the Duke of Windsor" (Windsor has been the name of the Royal House of Great Britain since World War I, when it was changed from the German "Hanover"). When she married him, Wallace Warfield became "Her Highness, the Duchess of Windsor". Only by decree of the ruling sovereign can one be declared (or cease) to be "Royal". So, when she married Edward, the Duke of Windsor, she was thereafter properly addressed as "Her Highness, the Duchess of Windsor", and he as "His Royal Highness, the Duke of York"; and these titles each individually carried to the end of their respective days. Titles in Royalty are basically surnames (or last names). Therefore, when Wallace Warfield married Edward, the Duke of Windsor, she became Wallace, the Duchess of Windsor (or in American terms, he became Edward Windsor, and she was "Wallace Windsor".)


How do you treat royalty?

There are no firm rules for how to treat royalty. At one point the rules for meeting royalty were much stricter. In a more deferential age, one had to bow and curtsey whenever in the royal prescence. Nowadays, it isn't mandatory to bow or curtsey, it is up to you. In speaking to the Queen, you would address her as Your Majesty. And thereafter Ma'am (rhyme with lamb). When meeting female members of the royal family (whether married or unmarried) you would address them as Your Royal Highnessfollowed by Ma'am. When meeting a male member of the royal family you would address them as Your Royal Highness, followed by Sir. Some prefer to wait until spoken to, others initiate the conversation; it is entirely up to you. As in any situation, common courtesy applies.


Who were William Duke of Normandy's supporters?

One of his supporters was the Pope.


When was the first duke vs Carolina basketball game?

One of the first notable duke-unc games was when duke upsetted them on March 2, 1968, though the history no doubt goes as far back as the early 1960's.


What was the character William Tell's weapon of choice?

A bow and arrow. He's the one that was supposed to shoot an apple off of some guys head with a bow and arrow.

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Who lives in Kensington palace?

Kensington Palace is one of the homes of the British Royal Family. It is the official residence of Prince Harry, Prince and Princess Michael of Kent, the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, and the Duke and Duchess of Kent.


What is a female duke called?

No, the word duke is a gender noun for a male; the gender noun for a female is duchess. Additional information: On rare occasions a woman can hold the title in her own right (as opposed to being married to a Duke) and can be called a Duke as well. Since titles pass to the oldest son if there is one this is rarely relevant. Currently all but one dukedom are held by men. The remaining one, Lancaster, is held by the Queen, who is the Duke (not Duchess) of Lancaster.


What is the opposite of a duke?

Duke doesn't really have an opposite. If you mean the wife of a duke, that is a duchess.


What is the difference between a Princess and a Duchess?

Yes, a Duke is a rank lower than a Prince, but many Princes are also Dukes like;- Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. Prince Charles, Duke of Cornwall. Prince Andrew, Duke of York. Prince Edward, Duke of Wessex.


How do you address a Duke?

The proper address for a Duke, and thus a Duchess, would be 'Your Grace'. Note, however, that while a person may be a Duchess, that might not be the only title they have. As an example, Charles, the Prince of Wales is, among other titles, Prince of Wales, Duke of Cornwall, Earl of Carrick and Baron of Renfrew. Thus, he can be addressed as Your Highness, Your Grace, My Lord or Your Lordship, all depending on the situation and/or if he WANTS to use a greater title, and the same applies to his wife, Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall. It is, however, VERY rude to refer to him by a lesser title if the situation doesn't make it clear that one should.


What do a duke or duchess do?

Perform official duties for the monarch since there can be hundreds of them in one year and the King/Queen cant possibly do them all


Is there a current duke of windsor?

No, there is not, the Peerage the Duke of Windsor was created in 1937 by King George VI for his Brother the former King Edward VIII, who from 1937 was His Royal Highness, The Prince Edward, The Duke of Windsor, his Brother however kept the "Royal Highness" away from Edward's Wife, so Willis was know as Her Grace(the tile of a non-royal Duke or Duchess) Willis, Duchess of Windsor, though Edward forced every one to call her Her Royal Highness Willis, Duchess of Windsor, Edward died on 28 May 1972 without children thus the title Duke of Windsor died and hasn't been recreated, When Willis died on 24 April 1986 the first and to date only Duchess of Windsor died.


Who is the duchess of york?

The Duchess of York is Sarah Ferguson, ex-wife of Prince Andrew, the son of Queen Elizabeth II. ---- Before her divorce from the duke of York, Sarah Ferguson enjoyed the style and title of Her Royal Highness the Duchess of York. Since the divorce, she no longer bears that style and title. Instead, as is customary among the divorcees of men with titles, the former duchess affixed her former title to her Christian name, and uses it as if it were a surname. She goes by the name "Sarah Duchess of York" Presently there is no one with the actual title The Duchess of York, which Sarah used to use, and there won't be unless and until the duke of York remarries, at which time his new wife will enjoy that title.


Is a Duchess the same thing as a Queen?

One level under a queen. The Duke of Windsor had been King of England until he married Mrs Simpson and gave up his throne. She became then the duchess of Windsor. Not a queen. One big impossible jump away from that rank.


What happened to the duchess of windsor after the duke of windsor passed away?

The wife of a Duke remains a Duchess for the rest of her life Thus, in the case of Wallace Warfield, she was "Her Highness, the Duchess of Windsor"once she married Edward (the Dukedom having been bestowed upon her husband (formerly King Edward VIII of Great Britain) by the ruling sovereign, his younger brother, George VI). Edward had, by birth, the pre-title "His Royal Highness"; during his brief Kingship, this pre-title was changed to "His Majesty". Upon abdication, King George VI, by Royal prerogative, gave the abdicated King the total title of "His Royal Highness, the Duke of Windsor" (Windsor has been the name of the Royal House of Great Britain since World War I, when it was changed from the German "Hanover"). When she married him, Wallace Warfield became "Her Highness, the Duchess of Windsor". Only by decree of the ruling sovereign can one be declared (or cease) to be "Royal". So, when she married Edward, the Duke of Windsor, she was thereafter properly addressed as "Her Highness, the Duchess of Windsor", and he as "His Royal Highness, the Duke of York"; and these titles each individually carried to the end of their respective days. Titles in Royalty are basically surnames (or last names). Therefore, when Wallace Warfield married Edward, the Duke of Windsor, she became Wallace, the Duchess of Windsor (or in American terms, he became Edward Windsor, and she was "Wallace Windsor".)


What is the plural possessive of duchess?

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Does one curtsy to camilla Parker-Bowles?

Yes, one would curtsy or bow to Camilla, as she is the Princess of Wales(she doesn't use that title, she uses the title Duchess of Cornwall)