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    Can You Pass Our Royal Wedding Etiquette Quiz?

    By | Work + Money – Tue, Apr 5, 2011 5:55 PM EDT

    You've snagged an invite to Prince William and Kate Middleton's wedding - congratulations! But are your manners up to snuff, or are you about to embarrass yourself in front of the Queen? Take this quiz to find out.

    1. On the invitation, the ceremony attire is stated as "Uniform, Morning Coat, or Lounge Suit." There is no official dress code for women. What should you wear?

    A. Street length dress or suit with covered shoulders, hat or fascinator, and gloves
    B. Dark-colored dress with sleeves and a large hat
    C. Ball gown, hat or fascinator, and gloves

    2. How do you address the queen?
    A. Your Royal Highness upon first greeting, and then Queen Elizabeth II thereafter.
    B. Queen Elizabeth II upon first greeting, and then ma'am thereafter.
    C. Your Majesty upon first greeting, and then ma'am thereafter.

    Related: Take the Full Etiquette Quiz

    3. The attire for the evening reception is stated as "white tie." What should you and your date wear?

    A. For men: black tuxedo, cummerbund, and white bowtie. For women: ball gown
    B. For men: black dress coat with tails, white vest, and white bow tie. For women: ball gown or long evening gown
    C. For men: white tuxedo, black vest, and white bowtie for men. For women: cocktail or long evening gown

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    4. You are attending the afternoon lunch reception hosted by the Queen. When is the meal officially over?
    A. When the Queen has stopped eating
    B. When the Queen stands up
    C. You are free to move around after your plate is cleared

    5. You are being introduced to Prince William. How do you greet him?
    A. Your Royal Highness
    B. Prince William
    C. The Prince of Wales

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    Answers:
    1. A.
    A street length dress is shorter than it sounds - it hits just below the knee. A suit is also appropriate, as long as the fabrics match perfectly. Dresses should be modest; make sure that your shoulders are covered, either by sleeves or with a jacket. Most women opt to wear a hat or fascinator, but it's not a requirement. Many also choose to wear opera-length gloves. Be sure to wear stockings or tights to cover your legs, and you must wear closed-toe shoes.

    2. C.
    Your Majesty upon first greeting, and then ma'am thereafter, is the only proper way to refer to the Queen.

    3. B.
    For men: Dress coat with tails, vest, and white bow tie. For women: ball gown or long evening dress.

    White tie is the most formal of any attire. For men: Commonly called a tailcoat, the front reaches to the waist and the tails on the back reach to the knees. Most men will don a top hat. Suspenders must be worn over the shirt but under the vest.

    For the ladies, ball gowns are frequently worn and can be sleeveless or with sleeves. Proper outerwear is a cloak or shawl. Stockings and closed-toe shoes must be worn. Gloves are typically worn; for a sleeveless or short-sleeved gown, opt for opera length. Shorter gloves may be worn with long-sleeve gowns. Always remove gloves when eating, and jewelry is worn under the gloves.

    4. A.
    Even if you have not finished your meal, you must stop eating when the Queen has finished.

    5. A.
    Princes are referred to as Your Royal Highness. After the first greeting, you may refer to him as "sir."

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