What is Royal Ceremony Attire?

Dear Polite One,

Thank you!! I leave on Tuesday, and I just heard that it is ceremony attire. Is that different?!

I groomed for the Belgium Olympic Event Team, and I was invited to a reception for everyone who participated in Belgium at the Olympics.

Thank you for your help!!

Best regards,

Courtney

Dear Courtney,

It would be best to contact the person who sent the invitation to find out what attire is expected. Most often there is an office "attached" to invitations where you could get pertinent information. If not, most likely the attire expected would be a conservative skirt suit with no cleavage.

Do not touch any of the royals unless they offer their hand. And don't ask any questions unless they engage you in a conversation.

Simply follow their lead.

Enjoy!

Most sincerely,

The Polite One

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