The Qing Emperor does not feel that the British Government or it's leaders are unworthy but there are certain ways some things must be done. Would British noble if he insulted a servant apologise to the Servant or to his master, The situation here is similar the Court of the Qing while largely for better British Relations cannot Abide by sending a Grovelling Apology to anyone of official lesser status if the Emperor Himself must send it, it must be too the Empress of Britain otherwise the Apology can only be sent by high ranking Qing Nobles to the British Government. Would you not prefer the Former over the Latter?