1. Previously, royal children had no last names.

Why? Because that was customary until the 1900s.
Exception: After 1900, there was no requirement.
This is an intriguing custom that is currently obsolete. Royal offspring did not have last names of their own until the 1900s. Instead of using their last name, they were referred to by the House from whence they originated.
Royal Offspring Previously Had No Last Names © Tim Graham via Getty Photos
Following that, the royal family homeschooled their kids until Princess Diana enrolled the princes in private education. Currently, last names derived from the house are not required. For instance, Prince George is called George Cambridge rather than George Windsor when he is in school.

2. Royal Men Are Supposed to Join the Military

Reason: It demonstrates nationality and commitment.
Exceptions include valid medical reasons why they are unable to serve.
Royal analysts assert that men are expected to serve in the military in addition to being permitted to do so. It is anticipated that the guys will enlist in the nation’s military as a symbol of their patriotism and allegiance.
Royal Men Are Supposed To Join The Military ©Max Mumby/Getty Images/Indigo
The Royal Family’s website describes this custom as “very long standing” and states that its members are “intimately associated” with the British Armed Forces, to the point where they have been “proud” to serve in each of the three branches of the military.

3. Sewing Techniques to Prevent Issues with Clothes

Reason: Prevents the upstaging of skirts.
An exception is when a royal fails to apply these tips.
In 2011, Kate Middleton experienced a somewhat empathetic wardrobe disaster during an Air Force visit when her skirt accidentally flipped up a bit. Although anyone can have this accident, The Queen was one individual to whom it never happened.
There are stitching methods to prevent clothing issues. Copyright Chris Jackson/Mozilla
The Queen’s frequent designer, Stewart Parvin, stitched pennyweights into the hemlines of her skirts to keep them from unexpectedly blowing up. It’s a clever trick that even the average person could attempt.

4. It Is Royal Tradition to Wear Detailed Hats

Reason: As a marker of social standing
An exception would be casual events.
In England during the first part of the 20th century, ladies were not expected to flaunt their hair in public, according to Diana Mather of The English Mather. Elizabeth II was well-known for her extensive collection of hats.
Hatting intricacies is a royal custom. ©Max Mumby/Getty Images/Indigo
Women were still allowed to wear hats for casual, daytime Royal events, even though that restriction was abandoned in the 1950s. Wearing a hat isn’t merely custom; it also serves as a status signal to denote your aristocratic status.

5. No Hats for Women in the Evening

Reason: Overly casual
Exception: None Royal ladies are expected to wear hats to formal events throughout the day, but they should not be worn during the event itself because they are too casual and, anyway, who needs to wear a hat when it’s not sunny outside?
No Hats for Women in the Evening ©Anwar Hussein via Getty Pictures
If you’re a married woman, the tiaras come out after 6 p.m. Every royal owns a tiara; these items are much more effective at creating a statement at evening dinners, galas, and balls than caps.

6. The maximum water level in a bath is seven inches.

Reason: That’s how Queen Elizabeth II wanted it.
Exception: It’s likely that other Royals have different tastes.
Queen Elizabeth loved taking a morning bath to get ready for the day, but she had strict rules about the depth of the water in the bath. Not only did the water in the bath need to be precisely seven inches deep, but the temperature had to be just right.
The maximum water level in a bathtub is seven inches. ©New Africa/Shutterstock
To ensure that no shortcuts were taken, the water was consistently measured. When waiting for her bath to be drawn in the adjacent bathroom, Queen Elizabeth enjoyed sipping a cup of Earl Grey tea and listening to Radio BBC 4, according to Express.

7. The Royals’ Standard Phrase Is “No Comment”

Reason: It conveys a sense of formality and professionalism.
Excemption: A few Royals have behaved badly.
The Royals have one thing in common: they don’t like controversy. Even though the tabloids are often spreading rumors about them, you won’t see older family members arguing and becoming messy.
The standard phrase for Royals @TheSunOnline/Pinterest is “No Comment.”
The Royals’ slogan is “no comment” in order to maintain their formal, polite, and professional image. This may give the family the impression of being distant and guarded, but that’s probably the whole idea. They will not dig in their heels and start spreading lies.

8. Gloves Have Become an Essential Piece of Gear

Goal: To halt the transmission of pathogens.
Princess Diana was an exception, refusing
Gloves were an essential royal accessory up until the 1990s. Princess Diana was actually once given a twelve-piece set of suede gloves by Queen Elizabeth II, but Diana declined to wear them.
Gloves Have Become an Essential Piece of Gear ©Max Mumby/Getty Images/Indigo
For practical reasons, gloves were included in the dress code since they minimized skin-to-skin contact and hence the spread of pathogens. Diana thought the glove requirement was excessively casual and despised the trend since she wanted to interact personally with her admirers.

9. Approval Is Subject to Wedding Dresses

Reason: As a gesture of respect for the Queen.
King Charles III is an exception who might not comment.
It was up to Queen Elizabeth II to decide on proposals, tiaras, and other things. As the show puts it, the late Queen not only had to agree that the wedding should take place in the first place, but she also had to “say yes to the dress.”
Wedding gowns are contingent upon approval. ©Getty Images/Mike Marsland
Both Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle displayed their custom-made Alexander McQueen gowns to the Queen. Both of their royal weddings were sanctioned by the queen, but it’s unclear if King Charles III will ask for the same level of influence.

10. Never, ever touch the accessories belonging to the King or Queen.

Reason: It’s inconsiderate and too near for comfort.
Not at all.
You may compliment a friend on their new handbag by saying, “Oh, what a cute purse; where did you get it?” Having said that, it would never be acceptable to harm Kate Middleton or the Queen (or any other royal).
Never, ever touch the accoutrements of the king or queen. ©Getty Images/Tim P. Whitby
Handbags and purses are not only an essential piece of clothing for royalty, but they should also be kept undisturbed. Presumably, this also applies to royal men, if they happen to be carrying a man-purse or even a staff.

11. You Have to Say Something Special When You Greet Royals

Reason: It’s the appropriate manner to greet and speak with them.
Not at all.
For those who are meeting the Royal Family for the first time, this one may be a little puzzling. There is a correct way to welcome members of the royal family. To begin with, when you initially greet the men, address them as “Your Royal Highness.”
You have to say it out loud to salute royals in a particular way. ©Getty Images/WPA Pool
The ladies are in the same boat. “Your Royal Highness,” “Sir,” and “Ma’am” will suffice after this first greeting. It should go without saying that you should never address King Charles III as “Charles” in person to avoid coming across as extremely impolite.

12. There Must Be Six Ravens at the Tower of London

Reason: If there aren’t six ravens, the monarchy and tower will collapse.
Not at all.
Tenth-century West Saxon kings expanded their dominion over what would become Southern Britain, giving rise to the Kingdom of England. In summary, superstitions have been a part of England for a very long time.
There Must Be Six Ravens in the Tower of London ©Songquan Deng/Shutterstock
A superstition that the Kingdom of England and the Tower of London would fall if there were not at least six ravens residing in the Tower was established by King Charles II (1630–1685). In fact, the Tower is still home to seven ravens that guard the monarchy today (plus one extra, just in case).

13. Curtsies Are Strongly Suggested

Reason: It is a show of deference.
Excemption: While it’s customary, it’s not required.
Even though there are no “obligatory” guidelines to follow when visiting the Royal Family, the official website of the British Monarchy does concede that some visitors may like to follow custom.
Curtsies are strongly promoted. Copyright: Samir Hussein/Getty Images
This means that when encountering a member of the Royal Family, men should bow (with their neck, again, nothing spectacular) and ladies should curtsy (just a little, crossed ankle kind of thing).