Protocol Quiz - The Guild of Mace-Bearers

So you think you know your civic protocol? Well just for fun, why not have a go at our quiz?

1. What is the correct way to address a group comprising more than one Lord Lieutenant?

My Lord LieutenantsMy Lords LieutenantMy Lords Lieutenants

2. The place in modern precedence for the High Sheriff to rank second after the Lord Lieutenant was established by Royal Warrant in:

1887

1904

1974

3. A High Sheriff may be many things, but what may they not be;

A Peer of the Realm

An Officer of the Post Office

A Practicing Solicitor

Any of the above

4. Nominations for the office of High Sheriff are made through;

The Lord Lieutenant

The existing High Sheriff

The Presiding Circuit Judge

5. Invitations to a Royal Garden Party are sent out at the command of the Queen by;

The Lord Chamberlain

The Lord Steward of the Household

The Master of the Household

6. Place these peers in order of precedenceFrom the most high ranking down!

Marquess, Duke, Earl Baron, Viscount

Duke, Earl, Marquess, Baron, Viscount

Duke, Marquess, Earl, Viscount, Baron

Baron, Marquess, Earl, Viscount, Duke

7. When should a mace be carried in the reverse position

In the presence of any member of the Royal Family

In the presence of the Sovereign

In the presence of the Lord Lieutenant when representing the Sovereign

8. What is the most commonly accepted wording for giving the Loyal Toast?

"Her Most Gracious Majesty Queen Elizabeth"

"I give you the Loyal Toast, Her Majesty The Queen"

"The Queen"

9. What is the corrcect appellation for a Knight of the Garter

The Most Noble Order of the Garter

The Most Illustrious Order of the Garter

The Most Excellent Order of the Garter

10. Which takes precedence?

A Mace

A Sword of State