The royal family has strict rules that you would never guess were real. Being a member of the royal family is not all pomp and circumstance.
It’s not just a big show that anyone can participate in. There are strict rules of etiquette for a reason—the rules of the royal family date back for generations. There are certain expectations when one is part of the monarchy.
Make-Up and Jewelry Must Be In Good Taste
An example of a rule reminiscent of private school is that no colored polish is allowed. Kate Middleton caused quite a stir last Easter when she showed up for Easter Sunday service sporting a bright red manicure.
Royals are only supposed to wear flesh-toned or transparent colors. Queen Elizabeth’s favorite polish was “ballet slippers,” a nude pink. Fake nails are also forbidden.
When members of the royal family wear lipstick, they must always drink from the same spot on their cup. This positioning is to avoid smearing lip gloss or lipstick on their glass or cup.
Women cannot wear flashy diamonds or tiaras during the day, and only married women are allowed to wear tiaras.
Tiaras symbolize status, showing that one is spoken for and not in search of a husband. Princess Charlotte is said to inherit the famous Spencer tiara, worn by Princess Diana on her wedding day to Charles.
Foods The Royals Can And Cannot Eat
Royals are not allowed to consume shellfish like scallops or oysters, which carry a greater-than-normal risk of causing food poisoning, especially when it’s not prepared correctly. This rule is doubled when visiting foreign countries.
Pasta is also prohibited and reserved for special occasions only. The Queen swore off this starchy food because it can cause health-related problems, like weight gain.
Royals also get weighed before and after Christmas dinner. If they gain weight after their meal, it’s a compliment to the chef that they enjoyed their food. Speaking of Christmas, they must open all presents on Christmas Eve. Christmas day is for church.
Lucky for Meghan Markle, she is no longer a working royal and is free to enjoy a delicious pasta dish anytime she wants, considering her favorite food is home-cooked zucchini Bolognese. Messy sauces like tomato are to be avoided.
Royal babies are not to eat canned baby food. The royals use their private chefs to prepare baby food. Prince William and Prince Harry ate fresh meals, like steamed apples and pears, when they were babies.
Other Rules Of The Royal Family
When the Duke of York attended the Leed’s Building Society’s headquarters to commemorate its renovation, he was given the game Monopoly.
He responded that the royals were prohibited from playing the classic board game because “it gets too vicious.” Queen Elizabeth banned Monopoly a long time ago. It makes one wonder what they do play on family game night.
The word “toilet” is profanity to upper-class English, such as the royals, who find the word vulgar and offensive. There are no exceptions to this rule.
The royals also prefer the word “sofa” rather than couch, and one’s perfume is referred to as one’s scent because it sounds more natural.
Royals are also forbidden from participating in political affairs, voting, or running for office. Members of the royal family must remain impartial.
Even the royal children must adhere to this rule. Prince George’s soccer jersey sparked controversy because people thought he was endorsing one particular team over another.
These are only some of the rules the royal family must follow. Whenever you think you may want to live like a royal, remember that they live by stringent and inflexible rules.
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