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Sundae · 07-09-2011, 07:34 AM

Thanks for the translation Monster.
When I think it's not neccessary is when it's most useful.
I had no idea how many terms I used were English-English.

Key Stage 1 and 2 are what used to be Junior and Middle schools.
I grew up in a Combined school (children from 4-12) but many of my subsequent friends didn't.
Nothing to do with Political Correctness, just a standardised way to unite different systems.

Minor irritation today.
Reports about Prince William and Catherine (or Kate) Middleton.
No. You mean the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge.

Now I'm not fussed about Royalty or titles, but it's just good mannners to use the name someone has agreed to. Catherine Middleton no longer exists. If you don't agree with titles then she is Kate Wales. But if you have no interest in titles or Royalty then why are you reporting on it?

Neither the British nor the American people are too stupid to work out (with photo accompaniment) that the Duchess of Cambridge was previously known as Kate Middleton. And is not now.

Etiquette has many unnecessary rules. Simple good manners should carry you through any situation. And calling someone by their chosen name falls into that catergory.

She should be addressed as Your Royal Highness, being in line to the throne.
If she were simply a Duchess it would be Your Grace.
But not, and never, by her maiden name.

07-09-2011, 07:34 AM	#3629
Sundae polaroid of perfection Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 24,185	Thanks for the translation Monster. When I think it's not neccessary is when it's most useful. I had no idea how many terms I used were English-English. Key Stage 1 and 2 are what used to be Junior and Middle schools. I grew up in a Combined school (children from 4-12) but many of my subsequent friends didn't. Nothing to do with Political Correctness, just a standardised way to unite different systems. Minor irritation today. Reports about Prince William and Catherine (or Kate) Middleton. No. You mean the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. Now I'm not fussed about Royalty or titles, but it's just good mannners to use the name someone has agreed to. Catherine Middleton no longer exists. If you don't agree with titles then she is Kate Wales. But if you have no interest in titles or Royalty then why are you reporting on it? Neither the British nor the American people are too stupid to work out (with photo accompaniment) that the Duchess of Cambridge was previously known as Kate Middleton. And is not now. Etiquette has many unnecessary rules. Simple good manners should carry you through any situation. And calling someone by their chosen name falls into that catergory. She should be addressed as Your Royal Highness, being in line to the throne. If she were simply a Duchess it would be Your Grace. But not, and never, by her maiden name. __________________ Life's hard you know, so strike a pose on a Cadillac Last edited by Sundae; 07-09-2011 at 07:41 AM.