In 19th Century Britain, one of the harshest displays of disrespect was the Cut Direct, literally turning one's back on a social pariah. After being blamed for the assassination attempt on Queen Victoria, Ernest Augustus, King of Hanover and Duke of Cumberland, is on the receiving end of the Cut Direct for pretty much all of British high society, showing how unwelcome he is.
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Persona Non Grata
In 19th Century Britain, one of the harshest displays of disrespect was the Cut Direct, literally turning one's back on a social pariah. After being blamed for the assassination attempt on Queen Victoria, Ernest Augustus, King of Hanover and Duke of Cumberland, is on the receiving end of the Cut Direct for pretty much all of British high society, showing how unwelcome he is.
