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Rules of etiquette around the royals

Britain's King Charles III and President William Ruto share a hearty moment at State House, Nairobi, on October 31, 2023. [Denish Ochieng, Standard]

King Charles III and Queen Camilla are finally in town. If you are among the chosen few who will have a chance, however fleeting, to interact with the couple, there are a few things to keep in mind.

While the royal family's website states that while there are "no are obligatory codes of behaviour" when meeting the King or a member of his family, it says many people still opt to observe traditional forms.

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