Respect for a regal method of self-expression (3)
I believe the answer is:
awe
'respect' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
'a regal method of self-expression' is the wordplay.
I cannot really see how this works, but
'a' is within the answer.
The remaining letters 'we' is a valid word which might be clued in a way I don't see.
This explanation may well be incorrect...
'for' acts as a link.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for awe that I've seen before include "Feeling of wonder and respect" , "Overwhelming feeling" , "Fear; reverence" , "Amazement" , "Feeling of wonder or admiration" .)