[MR] A Question of Protocol

[Becky Day]

It definitely varies by kingdom, and I get the impression that things have
grown lax in this respect over the years, though this could be simply
nostalgia talking.

When I joined the SCA in the Midrealm, you bowed or curtsied to the monarchs
and heirs whenever you passed them.  If they passed you, you did the same.
I don't recall not bowing if they weren't in the crowns, though I do
remember a very interesting event out in the St. Louis area around 1987 when
the head of my household was prince and I was fetching his coronet from the
car and had scads of people bowing as I passed.

We also bowed to the empty thrones regardless of the status of court, but
when I moved to Atlantia, this seemed not to be the custom here.

As a landed baroness, I don't expect anyone to bow to me at any time except
if we're processing into court.  I appreciate it when people do, but I don't
ever expect it and don't think protocol requires it at all.  

At places like Pennsic, unless there's a procession or some other formal
occasion going on, the only crowns I bow to are the monarchs and heirs of
Atlantia, otherwise you'd be up and down like a jumping jack.

Margret




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