"Welcoming the Queen" can refer to a formal reception of a monarch, a celebratory event for a cruise liner, or even the careful introduction of a new queen bee to a hive. Formal Protocol for Meeting Royalty
: Modern welcomes include the Queen Anne cruise ship , which recently celebrated its maiden voyage to New Zealand with sunrise receptions at local beaches.
: Guests should always arrive before the royal personage and never leave an event before the Royal Family without special permission.