Table of Contents

Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter 1
2. Table of Contents 5
3. Preface to the original edition by His Royal Highness Prince Carlos de Bourbon de Parme 9
4. Prologue 11
5. Acknowledgements 13
6. 1. International protocol 17
7. 2. Precedence 41
8. 3. Seating arrangements and order of processions 59
9. 4. Flag protocol 87
10. 5. Invitations and dress codes 125
11. 6. Gifts and honours 165
12. 7. Ceremonies 183
13. 8. The protocol officer 225
14. 9. Guest and host 249
15. 10. Protocol and stakeholder engagement during and after the COVID-19 pandemic 273
16. Authors’ biographies 323
17. Bibliography 329
18. Websites 331
19. Illustrations and photographs 333
20. Index 337