Her use of old-fashioned language lends an air of 'formality' to her writing.
They haven't approved the loan yet, but that's just a mere/pure 'formality'.
He failed to appreciate the 'formality' of the occasion.
(..) Oh, forgive me, I haven't been at Court for long, I get so confused. What's the proper way to address you now? Queen Mother or Dowager Queen? There's no need for such formalities. In any event, judging from the King's enthusiasm, the Queen Mother will be a Queen Grandmother soon. (..)2015 TvShow: Game of Thrones Title: High Sparrow Season: 5 Episode 3