Being born into Royalty comes with a package of does and don'ts. Here are some rules the Royals have to follow at all times!
If you thought living in a palace and having people to attend to was fun, think again. As luxurious and pompous as it seems, there are many things a Royal has to live by which we don't have to sweat about. Here are some of the bizarre rules they follow every day.
Queen Is Standing? You Stand
There is no saying that the Queen does have a lot of benefits pointing on her side. No one is allowed to sit till she stands.
No One Eats After The Queen Has Finished Her Meal
As the family eats together, everybody has to put down their food after the Queen has eaten the last bite of her meal. You have to eat faster than the Queen!
Curtsy And Bowing Is A Must
The royals bow to the neck, and women curtsy on meeting the Queen.
Marriage Brings A New Name
The royal family members change their names when they get married.
PDA Is Often Viewed With Suspicion
The Royal Family is forbidden from even holding hands. Even if they get mushy, they shouldn't be captured in photographs.
Approval Is Required Before Proposal
According to the Royal Marriages Act 1772, the royal descendants have to seek approval from the Monarch before proposing.
The Queen Selects The Wedding Tiara
Being a royal does not mean you're entitled to wear whatever tiara you like. The Queen decides on the bridal tiara from her collection for her wedding day.
The Royal Wedding Bouquet Should Include Myrtle
Every bride to be of royal descent wears myrtle as her wedding bouquet.
Every Royal Celebration Should Include Children
Wedding receptions and royal weddings are typically comprised of children.
The Royal Family Was Barred From Getting Married To The Roman Catholic
Until 2011 the Royals were not allowed to marry Roman Catholics. But now, they can marry anyone from any religion.
The Family Cannot Hold Political Opinions
They're not permitted to cast votes or speak out about politics, either.
Royals Cannot Run For Office
Because voting is not allowed on the table, the Royal Family cannot hold any public office.
Monopoly Is A Prohibited Board Game
Perhaps the most bizarre of all rules, the Royal Family cannot play Monopoly.
Conversations Over Dinner Are Planned
The Queen begins her meal at dinner parties by talking to the person sitting next to her. In the course that follows her meal, she shifts to the guest to her left.
