Loyal toast
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A loyal toast is a salute given to the sovereign
Commonwealth realms
Throughout the
As King Charles III is recognised as the symbolic head of the Commonwealth of Nations, at any event where the guest of honour is a dignitary from any of the fifteen Commonwealth realms, the loyal toast is adapted to be "Ladies and gentlemen, the King, Head of the Commonwealth",[5] and should an honoured guest be from one of the other Commonwealth member-states, the loyal toast is to be recited as "Ladies and gentlemen, the King of Canada, Head of the Commonwealth".[4]
Other unique cases exist in places such as
Members of the Royal Family may neither participate in nor respond to the loyal toast,
Official etiquette dictates that the loyal toast may be given following either the introduction of honoured guests and opening remarks, or the completion of all courses of the meal,[9] that it be the first toast given, and that a glass of any beverage other than a cocktail be used.[3] It is also customary not to smoke until the sovereign has been toasted. In carrying out the toast, the event's host will rise and request the audience's attention. Once accomplished and the guests are standing, the host raises his or her glass and recites the toast without any other words or music. The audience then responds to the toast by repeating "The King" or, in Canada, "Le roi", drinking the toast, and seating themselves once more.
In the
At Christ's College, Cambridge the loyal toast is taken sitting down, which fellows of the college have attributed to the ambivalent attitude of their predecessors to King Charles I. The lawyers of Lincoln's Inn also traditionally take the toast sitting down, a custom dating to the reign of British king Charles II.[10]
In the British Army several units have special privileges, and are exempted from the usual practice of standing up for the toast. For example, the Royal Scots Dragoon Guards are allowed to remain seated, while officers of The Queen's Royal Hussars in their Mess have the privilege of not drinking the loyal toast and of ignoring the National Anthem when it is played at dinner.[11]
In dispute
The loyal toast was the catalyst for international friction in 1948, when the
In 2000,
In Scottish
Spain
At formal occasions in the Spanish Armed Forces, the first toast is to the King of Spain. The highest-ranked officer toasts "Por el primer soldado de España" ("For Spain's first soldier"), and the concurrence answers "Por el Rey" ("For the King").[citation needed]
Sweden
At the Nobel Banquet or other such formal events in Sweden, the first toast is usually to the Swedish sovereign. It is proclaimed by the host or, if the host is the monarch himself, the second-highest-ranking official. It is simply "Hans Majestät Konungens skål" ("the toast of His Majesty the King"). All guests then rise, raise their glasses, and, if the sovereign is present, turn towards him and answer "Konungen" ("The King"). In wardrooms and officer's messes during formal dinners, the Royal Hymn can be sung after the loyal toast, even when the king is not present.[citation needed]
United States
At formal military social occasions, the first toast is traditionally to "the
See also
- Canadian royal symbols
- Honors music, including royal / presidential anthems and vice-regal salutes
References
- ^ Debretts. Archived from the originalon 7 March 2016. Retrieved 3 May 2016. Protocol of the loyal toast at UK official functions.
- ^ ISBN 978-1-906000-25-7. Entry on 'Jacobite glass', specially made for drinking toasts; very little remains, due to the tradition of smashing glasses after the loyal toast.
- ^ a b c "Government > Protocol Office > Toasting The Queen". Alberta Office of Protocol – Queen's Printer for Alberta. Archived from the original on 18 September 2010. Retrieved 9 June 2009.
- ^ a b c Department of National Defence (1 April 1999), The Honours, Flags and Heritage Structure of the Canadian Forces (PDF), Ottawa, Canada: Queen's Printer for Canada, pp. 12–2–1, A-AD-200-000/AG-000, archived from the original (PDF) on 25 March 2009, retrieved 8 June 2009
- ^ a b c Department of National Defence 1999, p. 12-2-2
- ^ Parliamentary Debates, House of Commons Official Report, Standing Committees Session 1972-73, Volume VI, H.M. Stationery Office.
- ^ "Oriel Record 2016". issuu.com. 20 December 2016.
- ^ Department of National Defence 1999, p. 7-3
- ^ "Government > Protocol Office > Suggested Dinner Protocol". Alberta Office of Protocol – Queen's Printer for Alberta. Archived from the original on 18 September 2010. Retrieved 9 June 2009.
- ^ "Student Dining > Dining Customs". www.LincolnsInn.org.uk. The Honourable Society of Lincoln's Inn. Archived from the original on 23 January 2010. Retrieved 19 February 2010.
- ^ "Badges and Privileges of the Regiment". QRH Museum. 26 August 2019. Retrieved 15 September 2022.
- ISBN 978-0-312-23153-8. Archived from the originalon 22 February 2012. Retrieved 9 June 2009.
- ^ McGregor, Glen (24 October 2006). "Officer wages war against allegiance to Queen". Ottawa Citizen. Retrieved 9 June 2009.
- ^ "Military staff must pledge to King: court". CBC. 22 January 2008. Retrieved 17 February 2009.
- ^ Aralt Mac Giolla Chainnigh v. The Attorney General of Canada, T-1809-06 The Honourable Mr. Justice Barnes, 14.5 (Federal Court of Canada 21 January 2008).
- ISBN 978-1-84520-166-1.
- ^ Michie, A. God Save The Queen. p. 99.
- ^ "Ideas for Toasts at Military Balls | Synonym". Classroom.Synonym.com.