Oh, now it works! Tried twice before but didn't go through...

Anyway, no offense intended to our UK members, for whom such recognition is a truly big event.

But do excuse the Yanks' curiosity and ignorance of being given letters after your name by the Queen. Such things are predominantly unknown on this side.

Chas: I apologize for my incorrect usage; please instruct on the differences and correct application of HM and HRH. (I'd always thought them interchangeable.)
Again, write it off to Yank ignorance.