[MR] Queen's Corner

[Baroness Rozsa]

A couple of years into the SCA I had the privilege of taking one of these 
'court etiquette' classes at a University (I think..) and it was conducted 
by Baroness (now Mistress) Kisaiya and Baron Alejandro.  It was 
FASCINATING!!!  I remember there was even a Countess in the class that was 
new to our Kingdom and was taking it so that she could learn the customs of 
Atlantia.  I cannot recommend enough taking one of these classes when you 
get the opportunity.

And the classes for the newcomers is a great idea!!

Rozsa
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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Beverly Robinson-Curry" <brcurry at bellsouth.net>
To: <atlantia at atlantia.sca.org>
Sent: Thursday, April 24, 2008 9:52 AM
Subject: Re: [MR] Queen's Corner


> Heloise wrote:
>
>>I often see gentles going in front of Their Majesties
>>with a blade on their belt (which should not happen) and I find it sad 
>>when
>>a lady cannot find one person to lead her to court when she is called.
>
> Once a person has achieved armigerous status (received their AoA or GoA),
> then going armed before the Crown is allowed.  However, another rule of
> thought is that this is Their kingdom and Their court.  If They feel
> uncomfortable being approached by one of Their own populace (which is 
> highly
> unlikely), then they have guards and champions to deal with such matters.
> Those guys behind the throne are not supposed to be just for show.;-)
>
> As to escorts, if I am being called in as just myself, I am available to 
> be
> escorted, and usually prefer one of the men of my household to escort me
> (unless, of course, none are present or paying attention!).  However, if I
> am entering court as the Triton Principal Herald, then I am coming in on
> official business and should be allowed to go unescorted and under the 
> power
> and authority of my position.  This should be the same for any kingdom
> officer or ambassador from other kingdoms.
>
> Oddly enough, I find that if you step to the end of the row and pause, any
> number of volunteer escorts will suddenly pop up!  It is just as much a
> requirement of the lady to make herself available to be escorted as it is
> for the escorts to offer.  If you shoot out of your seat like a bull 
> coming
> out of the gate, don't expect that a bullrider (escort) is gonna run down
> the aisle to catch up.
>
> I'll be teaching a class on protocol and etiquette at Runestone Collegium,
> for newcomers and oldtimers alike!  Even some of us who've been around a
> while, can stand a refresher course (and yes, I include myself in that)!
>
> Rhiannon
>
> Mistress Rhiannon ui Neill
> Triton Principal Herald
> House Corvus, Atlantia
>
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