Are you allowed to say bad things about the Queen?

When speaking with the queen or any other member of the royal family, one must only speak when spoken to and never lead the conversation. The royal should always have full control over any conversation they’re having.

Are you allowed to hug the queen?

Royal protocol dictates that one must not touch the Queen unless she offers her hand first.

Can you speak out against the Queen in England?

As such the Sovereign became known as the ‘Fount of Justice’. Although civil and criminal proceedings cannot be taken against the Sovereign as a person under UK law, The Queen is careful to ensure that all her activities in her personal capacity are carried out in strict accordance with the law.

Are you allowed to shake the Queens hand?

There are no obligatory codes of behaviour when meeting The Queen or a member of the Royal Family, but many people wish to observe the traditional forms. For men this is a neck bow (from the head only) whilst women do a small curtsy. Other people prefer simply to shake hands in the usual way.

Who is allowed to talk to the Queen?

The majority of Audiences are for members of the diplomatic community, though Her Majesty also welcomes political, religious and military leaders, and people who have won prestigious cultural prizes. Audiences generally last approximately twenty minutes, and the conversations which take place are entirely private.

How can I contact William and Kate?

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge General enquiries can be made by telephone during working hours: (+44) (0)20 7930 4832.

What is the Queen’s authority in the UK?

You see, the Queen is the Commander-in-chief of the British Armed Forces. Yes, like with the police, every member of the Armed Forces in Britain swears an oath of fealty to the Queen and she is considered the ultimate authority in regards to military matters.

Is it illegal to call for the abolition of monarchy?

Calling for abolition of monarchy is still illegal, UK justice ministry admits. The Treason Felony Act 1848 also makes it illegal to imagine overthrowing the Crown or waging war against the Queen.

What is the Queen’s sovereign immunity?

In a nutshell, sovereign, or crown immunity as it is sometimes known, means that the Queen is for all intents and purposes above the law. So does this mean that the Queen could just up and kill somebody if she felt like it, all the while getting off scot free?

Why did The Guardian lose its freedom of expression case?

In 2001, the Guardian, which had launched a campaign for the establishment of a republic, initiated a legal challenge against the antique statute on the grounds that it prevented freedom of expression as guaranteed by the Human Rights Act 1998. The law lords dismissed the newspaper’s case on the grounds that it was unnecessary .