1. Don't touch Her Maj.

1. 不要碰女王陛下

This rule dates back to Medieval times, when, as historian Kate Williams puts it, "monarchs were divinely appointed to rule by God, so they were kind of seen as gods, so they demanded to be treated as gods."

這一規矩起源于中世紀時期，歷史學家凱特?威廉姆斯說，“王室是受了上帝的神圣指派來統治（世界）的，因此，他們從某種程度上就被看做上帝。”

2. Don't show up empty handed

2. 見女王不要兩手空空

What do you get the woman who already has everything? Sure, the Queen has several homes full of priceless trinkets, but bringing a gift is a must, E! Online reports.

對于已經什么都不會缺的女王來說，你需要送點什么呢？E! Online報道稱，雖然女王擁有許許多多無價的飾品，但是見女王還是必須得帶禮物。

This gift must also be appropriate to the occasion. So if she's paying a visit to your hometown or country, something which reflects local culture might go down better than W.H. Smith's vouchers.

禮物必須適合見面的場合。如果女王來參觀你的家鄉或國家，你用代表當地文化的東西作為禮物比W.H. Smith的優惠券合適多了。

3. Stand to attention

3. 立正

You may be dead on your heavily-bunioned feet - but you should always stand when the Queen enters the room.

可能你的腳已經站到腫痛，但是女王入場時必須得起身。

You may only sit once she's nice and comfy, so keep a close eye on when the Queen sits down herself.

當女王入座時你才可以坐下，所以仔細留意女王是否就座。

4. Don't just twiddle your thumbs

4. 不要只是杵在那玩大拇指

When the Queen is making a beeline for you, or when you're next in the line to meet her, it's important you either bow or curtsy (depending on whether you're a woman or a man).

當女王徑直走向你，或者你站在見女王的隊列中時，鞠躬或行屈膝禮非常重要（行什么禮取決于你是男是女）。

5. Don't ignore the dress code

5. 不要忽視穿衣規范

Regardless of how late you're running or how tempting it is to stay in your onesie and slanket combo, make sure you dress accordingly when meeting HRH.

不管已經遲了多久，也不管你對自己的連體衣和斗篷多執著，一定確保見女王時著裝得體。

If the event is black tie, wear black tie.

如果宴會要求戴黑領帶，那么就戴黑領帶。

6. Resist the temptation to refer to her by her first name

6. 不要直呼女王的名字

Or, heaven forbid, by a NICKNAME.

千萬千萬不要提起綽號

While the Royal family may be extremely familiar to us, and while we may have our own nicknames for them, us common folk still aren't on a first name basis with them.

雖然我們非常熟悉王室成員，也給各個王室成員起了綽號，但我們這些平民還是不可以直呼王室成員的名字。

So, when you first meet the Queen she should be addressed as "Your Majesty" and "Ma'am" consequently after.

所以當你見女王時，你需要稱呼她“女王陛下”，然后可以稱呼“夫人”。

When she leaves, however, you must address her as "Your Majesty" once again.

但當女王離開時，你必須再次稱呼她“女王陛下”。

7. Only speak if the Queen speaks to you

7. 女王對你講話你才可以開口

Remember when you were a small child and all your elders would drop wisdom such as "don't speak unless spoken to first" and "children should be seen and not heard"?

你記得小時候大人總會對你說“別人沒和你說話前不要講話”，“大人在說話,小孩別插嘴”這樣的話嗎？

The same applies to meeting the Queen.

見女王時也要這樣。

This rule exists so Her Royal Highness can control every aspect of the conversation - including exiting it swiftly.

這個規矩使得女王陛下能夠掌控談話——包括迅速結束談話。

8. Don't eat before she does

8. 女王吃你再吃

No matter how tasty and tempting the banquet morsels spread in front you look, you can only start eating once the Queen does.

在宴會上不管你面前的食物看起來多美味誘人，你都得等女王開始吃你才可以吃。

So perhaps have a quick snack beforehand, in case any speeches go on for a long time.

所以最好在宴會前吃點小點心，以防宴會上的發言時間太久。

Oh, and if she has finished eating, you better be full too.

還有，如果女王吃完了，最好你也吃好了。

1. Don't touch Her Maj.

1. 不要碰女王陛下

This rule dates back to Medieval times, when, as historian Kate Williams puts it, "monarchs were divinely appointed to rule by God, so they were kind of seen as gods, so they demanded to be treated as gods."

這一規矩起源于中世紀時期，歷史學家凱特?威廉姆斯說，“王室是受了上帝的神圣指派來統治（世界）的，因此，他們從某種程度上就被看做上帝。”

2. Don't show up empty handed

2. 見女王不要兩手空空

What do you get the woman who already has everything? Sure, the Queen has several homes full of priceless trinkets, but bringing a gift is a must, E! Online reports.

對于已經什么都不會缺的女王來說，你需要送點什么呢？E! Online報道稱，雖然女王擁有許許多多無價的飾品，但是見女王還是必須得帶禮物。

This gift must also be appropriate to the occasion. So if she's paying a visit to your hometown or country, something which reflects local culture might go down better than W.H. Smith's vouchers.

禮物必須適合見面的場合。如果女王來參觀你的家鄉或國家，你用代表當地文化的東西作為禮物比W.H. Smith的優惠券合適多了。

3. Stand to attention

3. 立正

You may be dead on your heavily-bunioned feet - but you should always stand when the Queen enters the room.

可能你的腳已經站到腫痛，但是女王入場時必須得起身。

You may only sit once she's nice and comfy, so keep a close eye on when the Queen sits down herself.

當女王入座時你才可以坐下，所以仔細留意女王是否就座。

4. Don't just twiddle your thumbs

4. 不要只是杵在那玩大拇指

When the Queen is making a beeline for you, or when you're next in the line to meet her, it's important you either bow or curtsy (depending on whether you're a woman or a man).

當女王徑直走向你，或者你站在見女王的隊列中時，鞠躬或行屈膝禮非常重要（行什么禮取決于你是男是女）。

5. Don't ignore the dress code

5. 不要忽視穿衣規范

Regardless of how late you're running or how tempting it is to stay in your onesie and slanket combo, make sure you dress accordingly when meeting HRH.

不管已經遲了多久，也不管你對自己的連體衣和斗篷多執著，一定確保見女王時著裝得體。

If the event is black tie, wear black tie.

如果宴會要求戴黑領帶，那么就戴黑領帶。

6. Resist the temptation to refer to her by her first name

6. 不要直呼女王的名字

Or, heaven forbid, by a NICKNAME.

千萬千萬不要提起綽號

While the Royal family may be extremely familiar to us, and while we may have our own nicknames for them, us common folk still aren't on a first name basis with them.

雖然我們非常熟悉王室成員，也給各個王室成員起了綽號，但我們這些平民還是不可以直呼王室成員的名字。

So, when you first meet the Queen she should be addressed as "Your Majesty" and "Ma'am" consequently after.

所以當你見女王時，你需要稱呼她“女王陛下”，然后可以稱呼“夫人”。

When she leaves, however, you must address her as "Your Majesty" once again.

但當女王離開時，你必須再次稱呼她“女王陛下”。

7. Only speak if the Queen speaks to you

7. 女王對你講話你才可以開口

Remember when you were a small child and all your elders would drop wisdom such as "don't speak unless spoken to first" and "children should be seen and not heard"?

你記得小時候大人總會對你說“別人沒和你說話前不要講話”，“大人在說話,小孩別插嘴”這樣的話嗎？

The same applies to meeting the Queen.

見女王時也要這樣。

This rule exists so Her Royal Highness can control every aspect of the conversation - including exiting it swiftly.

這個規矩使得女王陛下能夠掌控談話——包括迅速結束談話。

8. Don't eat before she does

8. 女王吃你再吃

No matter how tasty and tempting the banquet morsels spread in front you look, you can only start eating once the Queen does.

在宴會上不管你面前的食物看起來多美味誘人，你都得等女王開始吃你才可以吃。

So perhaps have a quick snack beforehand, in case any speeches go on for a long time.

所以最好在宴會前吃點小點心，以防宴會上的發言時間太久。

Oh, and if she has finished eating, you better be full too.

還有，如果女王吃完了，最好你也吃好了。