Royal Family Rules That Even The Queen Has To Abide By

 

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Ah, the opulent lifestyle of the royal family! How we adore watching them travel the globe in their elegant finery, waving politely, and donning outrageous hats. Yes, the luxurious lifestyle of the British royal family in their palace continues to captivate people all over the world. The downside of such a life is that there are many etiquette standards to maintain the monarchy lawful, and even the Queen must abide by them.

 

1. Never turn your back on the monarch

 

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Even if you believe that you have done speaking with the Queen, she might not share your opinion. Therefore, you must never turn your back on the Queen to avoid any misunderstandings. Wait for her to turn away before approaching.

 

2. Learn the special handshake

 

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The royals are instructed to shake hands in a particular way. It entails firmly holding the other person's hand, gazing into their eyes, and giving the other person's hand one or two prim pumps. Smiling, repeating

 

3. Get baptized

 

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The Queen demands that every member of her family get baptism. Before Meghan Markle married Prince Harry in 2018, she had to be baptised. The rites are conducted by the Archbishop of Canterbury, who also blesses the Jordan River with holy water.

4. When the Queen has finished her food, stop eating     

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According to royal protocol, when the Queen decides she has had enough expensive fare at the table, everyone else is expected to do the same. Once the monarch has eaten, it is considered monstrously disrespectful to continue nibbling.

5. Don’t share planes   

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In the event of a fatal crash, there is a rule that states two successors to the throne cannot travel together. Second-in-line William, who frequently travels with Kate, George, Charlotte, and Louis as a family, tends to take this information with a grain of salt.

6. Ask the Queen before proposing

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This rule is actually one that was written down in law in black and white. In 1772 the Royal Marriages Act came to be, and it dictates that British royals must seek permission from the reigning monarch before they pop the question. Godspeed, future brides and grooms! 

7. Add myrtle to your wedding bouquet

            

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The beginning of this tradition may be traced all the way back to Prince Albert, whose grandmother once handed Queen Victoria a sprig of myrtle in the nineteenth century. Later, Victoria included some in the bridal bouquet of her own daughter, and so a royal custom was established.

8. Keep your hands to yourself

      

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Since royals aren't permitted to interact physically with commoners, hugging random people is theoretically prohibited. The House of Windsor, however, obviously doesn't adhere to this rule too strictly, as William and Kate are frequently seen hugging their admirers.

9. Accept the name you're given 

 

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When royal couples get married, there is a slight hiccup. Each is compelled to adopt a fancy new formal name. Charles and Diana became the Prince and Princess of Wales, while William and Kate became the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge.

10. Always Wear hats     

 

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Each female royal must wear a fancy hat to any formal gatherings that they attend. Yes, the Windsor women contribute significantly to the influx of new customers that the old London town milliners receive.