("God Save the Queen")
("Jump Around")
- Hello, it's me, Rickey T.
Remember me?
And you're watching "Royal Tea."
Grab a cuppa, 'cause it's gonna get steamy.
(classical music) Today we're going to be
diving into royal etiquette.
Now when you think of the royals, you think of class,
never trash.
We're going to be talking about all the rules,
the dos and the don'ts.
Basically how our favorite royals are expected to behave.
From what they can eat and to how they should curtsy.
Now, you know, since I am coming for the throne,
I mean, hello, I am King Rickey,
I should brush up on these things.
Let's get on down to it.
♪ Gloria, Gloria ♪
So, first up, the proper way to greet the Queen.
Now, if you're a man, you should bow,
and if you're a woman, you should curtsy.
Also, if the Queen stands up, you should stand up as well.
Give the woman her respect, okay?
And the correct formal address is Your Majesty.
Feel free to greet me that way as well.
And when greeting other royals,
there's no written law per se,
but it's generally understood that
maybe you shouldn't go in for a hug
if they don't go in first.
Remember when Michelle Obama hugged the Queen?
Oh and also, LeBron James went in for a hug
with Kate Middleton, too.
And that was okay.
Royal etiquette 101.
Don't mess with the corgis.
No one is allowed to reprimand the Queen's corgis,
no matter how they're behaving.
Now that I think about it, it's common sense.
If you come into my home, do not touch my (bleep) dog.
Thank you.
(classical music) You won't see the royals
making out in public,
and it's not an official rule,
but we don't wanna see all that.
On occasion, William and Kate will go for, you know,
a hand on the back or a little touch on the arm.
That sounds so sad, but you know, they keep it professional.
So my opinions on PDA, you know,
I feel like everything should be a cute little PG, you know?
It's okay to give a little smooch here and there,
but making out in public, that is nasty.
You have kids walking around,
and we do not need to see all of that, okay, people?
Keep it at home, thank you.
(classical music) Oh, now,
here's an interesting one.
The Queen hates garlic,
so you know there's no garlic in the meals, okay.
I agree with her on that one.
People will be mad about this,
but honestly, I can not stand garlic.
I feel like every single time someone eats garlic,
they wanna talk to me,
and that is a no-no.
There's a specific way to drink your tea as well.
All righty, so you take your thumb and your index finger,
pinching the handle,
then you're gonna use your middle finger
to support the bottom.
Am I doing this correctly?
It doesn't feel right.
This looks so ugly.
I need to make sure
I get this correct. (beep)
(classical music) So, you're gonna take
your thumb and your index finger,
and you're gonna hold the handle.
Then you're gonna put your middle finger
on the bottom to support it.
I think we've got it.
Yes.
Ooh, classy.
(classical flute music)
All righty, you guys, it's time for my favorite segment.
Rumor report, (classical music)
where we shut down all those fake-ass rumors.
Thank you.
Meghan Markle breaks protocol by closing her own car door.
Ooh, ugh, I remember when this hit the media.
People went crazy.
I mean, she just closed her own car door, people.
Meghan Markle breaks another rule
by trying to hold Prince Harry's hand.
Like I said before,
this is not a rule, okay?
They can hold hands, calm down.
Meghan Markle broke royal protocol
with her nail polish at the British Fashion Awards.
Ooh, what color did she wear that got the people upset?
(gasps) Oh, Meghan went with a black nail polish.
Ooh, rebel.
And just a reminder for you guys,
she is not breaking a rule,
but yes the Queen does have a preference.
It's light pink,
but she is not breaking a rule.
Prince Charles brings his own toilet seat with him
on royal trips.
Wow.
Talk about high maintenance.
(fife music)
Now let's head to the comments.
(classical music) Oh, and a special shout out
to our favorite couple, Harry and Meghan,
for joining Instagram.
You can follow Harry and Meghan at sussexroyal.
Oh my goodness, they've been sharing the cutest photos.
Ladies, when enjoying afternoon tea,
may I suggest you use a table to rest the cups on?
This can be more comfortable.
(whistling) Oh my.
Wow, the fact that they're so stable.
Okay, girlfriend, I see you.
Funny how every time a royal baby is born,
everyone becomes an expert on British royal history,
English etiquette, and London high society.
(whistling) Yikes.
I think this tweet is about me.
Oh my goodness.
Me, I really need to study.
Also me, spends hours watching videos
about the rules the royal family has to follow.
(whistling) Girl, me too.
I'm always interested
in what the royals are doing. (classical music)
How does one get to become
a royal name etiquette expert is what I want to know.
Name the kid Larry and we can all move on with our lives.
(whistling) That is a great question.
What is a royal name etiquette expert?
But the baby's name is Archie, and that's so cute.
I love it.
Little Archie.
Hey little Archie.
Uncle Rickey says hello, hi.
(hands smacking)
Wow, you're getting good at this, good job.
(upbeat music) All righty, you guys.
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(lips smooching)