The Palatio Arancione 398 Share Posted February 23, 2023 Issued by THE MONTEROSA COURT On 9th of Owyn’s Flame, 46 BA Penned By: Her Ladyship, Serena Viviana of Arkent As the Kingdom of Balian enters a newfound age of Prosperity, the Royal Court of Monterosa deems it appropriate to redefine the expectations of etiquette within the court. Courtiers of the Palace should familiarize themselves with all expectations as lack of adherence could lead to ridicule. GENERAL ETIQUETTE While present in court, all courtiers must show the utmost respect for their superiors, particularly the Royal Family, their entourage, and members of the Duana and Governess’s Council. All courtiers are expected to address members of the court by their proper titles, both in reference and when conversing. One should hold themselves with a respectful demeanor, avoiding any behavior or conversations that may cause offense or is ill-suited to their station. Courtiers should avoid Public Displays of affection while attending court, such actions are reserved for private quarters. None other than on-duty members of The Company of Balian shall publicly brandish a sword or any weapon as it is seen as an insult or threat to the Crown and Royal family. The only exception is in the case of immediate danger to the courtiers of Monterosa. The Royal Family and Governess’s Council hold the final say over all matters of court. A challenge to them would be considered a challenge to the Crown itself. Courtiers are expected to dress to their station at all times. Dressing above one’s station could be seen as an act of vanity and dressing beneath one’s self would earn a courtier extreme admonishment. ROYAL PRESENCE A courtier must never touch the Sovereign, their Consort, or their immediate family. The only exception is to that of Ladies in Waiting, when it is required of their duties or when the Royal vocally permits it. Any comments or actions offending a member of the Royal family are to be avoided at all times as an offense to a royal would be seen as an affront to the crown as the Royal family is a representation of the crown and the divine right bestowed upon the monarch and their family. When the Sovereign or their Consort enters a room, all should stand and face them. Remaining seated or turning one’s back while in conversation or during any pronouncements would be seen as a disrespectful and intentional affront. Courtiers must curtsy or bow at the beginning and end of a conversation and address Royals by their proper title. One should avoid the use of nicknames in reference to the royal family outside of private engagements unless otherwise permitted. ROYAL COURT The dais shall remain unsullied by the general populace during the Sovereigns Court. Only the Sovereign's direct family and Seneschal should stand upon the dais unless otherwise permitted. The area directly before the dais shall only be occupied by on-duty members of The Company of Balian unless otherwise permitted. Courtiers should avoid speaking unless granted permission or in salute of an announcement or when the court opens to petitioners. When allowed to petition, one should be prepared to explain their request to its fullest extent before standing before the Sovereign so as to not hold the court for longer than necessary. Once a petitioner is dismissed, they should swiftly return to their viewing location within the Throne Room to allow for the next petitioner to step forth. ADDRESSMENTS Royal Household When directly speaking to the King or Queen it is important to remember to use formal address, especially in public. After first addressing him or her in a formal format, using Your Royal Majesty, it is at the discretion of His or Her Majesty if you may thereafter address him or her as anything else. The highest-ranking members of society are those of His or Her Majesty’s own household. The Royal Household includes His or Her Majesty’s brothers, sisters, and his or her brothers’ children. In the event of an Heir-apparent to the Kingdom, their family would also be included. All members of the Royal Family are to be addressed as His or Her Royal Highness in formal settings in a passive setting and Your Royal Highness in a direct setting. Although His or Her Royal Highness is used most often, in a less formal setting His or Her Highness is acceptable. Ducal Household This is the second highest ranking in society. Only the most esteemed pedigree within the Kingdom is granted a duchy. The correct way to formally address a Duke or Duchess is Your Grace. Between nobility, the Duke or Duchess of the title may be addressed fondly as Duke [Title] or Duchess [Title]. The consort bears the similar stylings of, “Duke/Duchess [Duchy]” and “Lord or Lady [Duchy]” or “My Lord/Lady” in less formal settings. They may also be addressed as Your Grace, the same as their spouse. The children will use the honorary title ‘Don’ and ‘Donna’ in front of their names. They would also be addressed as his Lordship or her Ladyship in writing or in conversation. For distant relatives of the house such as cousins of the main line, their stylage would be set as Segnor or Segnora. The children of daughters or sons besides the heir shall be also addressed as Segnor and Segnora. Comital Household The third highest ranking class in society is the Comital Household. Though in terms of addressment it is not much different from the Ducal Household. A Count or Countess is to be addressed most formally as “The Most Honorable [Name], Count or Countess of [County]”, or as “The Most Hon. The Count or Countess of [County]” on more written occasions. He or She may subsequently be addressed as “My lord or My Lady”, “Lord/Lady [County]”, or simply “Sir/Donna”. The consort bears the similar stylings of, “Countess [County]” and “Lady [County]” or “My Lady” in less formal settings. The sons of a Count or Countess may stylize themself as a Don, and all of his daughters may stylize themselves as Donna. For distant relatives of the house such as cousins of the main line, their stylage would be set as Segnor or Segnora. The children of daughters or sons besides the heir shall be also addressed as Segnor and Segnora. Viscomital Household Viscount (from the Flexio vicecomes, vice-count). A Viscount or Viscountess is to be addressed most formally as “The Right Honorable [Name], Viscount or Viscountess of [Viscounty]”, or as “The Rt Hon. The Viscount or Viscountess [Viscounty]” on more written occasions. He or She may subsequently be addressed as “My lord or My Lady”, “Lord/Lady [Viscounty]”, or simply “Sir/Donna”. The consort bears the similar stylings of, “Viscount or Viscountess [Viscounty]” and “Lord or Lady [Viscounty]” or “My Lord/Lady” in less formal settings. Children of a Viscount or Viscountess would be addressed in conversation as Don or Donna but they would not have the addressment his Lordship or her Ladyship. They would instead be stylized with the familiar “The Honorable”. For distant relatives of the house such as cousins of the main line, their stylage would be set as Segnor or Segnora. The children of daughters or sons besides the heir shall be also addressed as Segnor and Segnora. Baronial Household The Baron or Baroness is to be addressed in a formal setting as “His Lordship or Her Ladyship, The Baron or Baroness [Barony], Baron or Baroness of [Barony]”, or as “His Lordship or Her Ladyship, The Lord or The Lady [Barony]” on more cursory occasions. In a less formal setting a Baron or Baroness may be addressed as “My Lord or My Lady”, or simply “Sir/Donna”. A Baron or Baroness consort is to be addressed in formal settings quite similarly to their husband or wife, “Her Ladyship or His Lordship, The Baroness/The Baron [Barony]”, “Baroness or Baron of [Barony] '' or “Her Ladyship or His Lordship, The Lady or The Lord [Barony]” in a more hasty situation. The sons and daughters of a Baron or Baroness are not to use the stylings of ‘Don’ and ‘Donna’, instead donning a simple: ‘Segnor’ or ‘Segnora’ as well as ‘The Honorable’ stylings. For distant relatives of the house such as cousins of the main line, their stylage would be set as Segnor or Segnora. The children of daughters or sons besides the heir shall be also addressed as Segnor and Segnora. SIGNED BY, Her Royal Highness, Princess Augustina Therosia The “Snapdragon Princess” of Balian, Dowager-Princess of Sedan, Countess of Salia, and Governess of Palati Montersoa Her Royal Highness, Princess Elena Casimira The Princess Royal of Balian, Countess of Rosemoor Her Ladyship, Nicoletta Septimia of Sarkozic The Lady Celebrant to the Palatio Monterosa Her Ladyship, Serena Viviana of Arkent Scribe of Monterosa 15 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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