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The British Empire Medal Strikes Back

William Hanson | Posted 15.08.2012 | UK
Read More: Protocol, Honours List, Etiquette, UK Honours System, The Queen, British Empire Medal, John Major, David Cameron, UK News
William Hanson

The Prime Minister David Cameron has revived the Medal of the Order of the British Empire for Meritorious Service... or, to the common man, the British Empire Medal. Although it has always been awarded in other Commonwealth countries, former premier John Major decided to scrap it during his tenure at Downing Street on the basis that it was helping fuel a class-riddled society.

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Thanks for the Jubilee, Ma'am

William Hanson | Posted 05.08.2012 | UK Lifestyle
Read More: Protocol, Diamond Jubilee, Etiquette, The Queen, Manners, UK Lifestyle News
William Hanson

The celebrations from the Jubilee weekend are still fresh in our minds and will live on in our memories and affections for years to come. Buckingham Palace and the Royal Household put on a jolly good show for not just the British public but for the wider world to show that we Brits know how to celebrate in style.

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The Dummies' Guide to the State Opening of Parliament

William Hanson | Posted 08.07.2012 | UK Politics
Read More: Protocol, Houses of Parliament, Royal Family, Houses of Commons, House of Lords, Duke of Edinburgh, Etiquette, The Queen's Speech, The Queen, State Opening of Parliament, UK, Her Majesty the Queen, UK Politics News
William Hanson

Her Majesty is not known to like public speaking, but sees it as a duty that she must perform. The government of the day writes the words of Her Majesty's speech, and as 'head' of the government she simply reads them - regardless of whether she agrees with the finer details.

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Sir Bruce & The Protocol of Investitures

William Hanson | Posted 12.12.2011 | UK
Read More: Protocol, Royalty, Bruce Forsyth, Investiture, Royal Family, Sir Bruce Forsyth, Buckingham Palace, Etiquette, The Queen, Manners, UK News
William Hanson

As Sir Bruce is now a Knight Bachelor he received just a badge (worn round the neck), whereas Knights of an Order of Chivalry receive a star pinned on the left side of the coat and a badge.

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The Young Report: Manners on the Slide?

William Hanson | Posted 09.12.2011 | UK Lifestyle
Read More: Protocol, Etiquette, Britain, Civility, Manners, Ipod, Behaviour, Social Interaction, Technology, UK Lifestyle News
William Hanson

A report out today by The Young Foundation suggests that we Britons are not as rude as some people may think we are, but yet when we see a lack of civility and respect our manners quickly slide and situations can escalate 'frighteningly fast'.

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