Corbyn the republican

Sonic67

Done in Saxon times. Given the rest of your post perhaps its possible your lot came over with the Normans so you are responsible for ending it.

Witenagemot - Wikipedia

But on the other hand he (the king) was elected by the witan

springtide

What about if she was expected to wear a burka?

I have no issues with burkas, but it is the choice of the wearer.

As most of the power is now with parliament, maybe the Queen in these times should be bowing to the PM? Elected leader and all that.

Pacifico

I think you will find that the wearers get very little choice in the matter.

springtide

Maybe the previous women was a bad example, what about if Angela Merkel meet the Saudi government?
Should Angela Merkel be expected to wear a burka?

krish

Yes, it's all that forelock-tugging feudal sh*t which has protected the establishment and nobility for centuries. Anachronism in the democratic era. One of the biggest spongers, 'Air miles Andy', had certain serious allegations conveniently removed from US court records following a federal judge’s ruling in a case against his paedophile mate Jeffrey Epstein.

Bl4ckGryph0n

No point in straw man, there is no such requirements nor expectation.

And no it has nothing to do with power. I'm sorry but I think you really misunderstand how this works.

mij

Thanks for adding the royals to my list, I will add politicians as another group that often demand respect.

springtide

I think you don't..

The point is, the Royals don't require any more respect than a junior Policeman.

Respect is not about age, it's not about colour, it's not about race, its not about religion, it's not about money and for sure it's not about birthright.
Respect is to all, regardless of any factors.

It only "works" like the way you say, because "you" have decided how you think and these same principles you are attempting to dictate to others. The point is, you need to respect other people's opinion, even if you don't agree with it.

IronGiant

I don't see many signs of that in here

Ruperts slippers

There's no universal definition of respect, usually a visitor respects another property or a person respects seniority, other countries may have customs, so in order to achieve a positive outcome, one may have to acquiesce to such formalities in order to build a relationship.
In a nightclub the doormen enforce respect, out on the streets respect again has a different definition.. I would say though, it is very difficult to show respect to those people who have a disrespectful message or manner, the internet for instance has enabled people to be passive aggressive and disrespectful, anonymity empowers the meek ones.

Personally I would gladly obey formalities when meeting a royal or head of state/politician, why not, it would be a pleasure, in fact Prospect, the uni jobsite is advertising a position working in the Royal household.
Bow ones head, wot, wot..