1. “Flying” Is Not a Word in the Royal Dictionary

Reason: They support their nation.
Not at all.
Despite their considerable security concerns, the Royal Family does not flee from conflict. For instance, King George VI and Queen Elizabeth went to bombed districts in World War II to see that assistance was being provided to those who had lost their homes.
“Fleeing” Is Not a Word in the Royal Dictionary ©Photos by Fox/Getty Images
The Royals remained in Buckingham even after it was attacked in 1940. Princess Margaret and Queen Elizabeth II enlisted in the armed forces, with the latter undergoing training to become ATS drivers and technicians.

2. Guests at Royal Weddings Must Pass Strict Vetting

Reason: We need to ensure that no troublemakers enter.
Exception: None Meghan Markle claims she was counseled not to invite one of her closest friends, Ashleigh Hale, to her 2018 nuptials with Prince Harry because royal wedding guests are thoroughly screened. The motivation was a combination of public opinion concerns and optics.
Guests at the Royal Wedding Are Thoroughly Selected © Netflix
Meghan’s half-sister wasn’t invited, and the Palace thought the situation’s optics would be too problematic, so Hale wasn’t invited either. Who thought that attendees at a royal wedding would be inspected in such detail? The Royals consider every piece of clothing before allowing it to enter the group.

3. Throughout the queen’s appearances, no one wore the same color.

Reason: The queen needs to be distinctive.
Events that are not group events
Royal tradition even protects garment colors, particularly when attending a group gathering. For example, other members of the Royal Family were discouraged from attending ceremonies wearing the same hue as Queen Elizabeth II while she was alive.
During her appearances, no one wore the same color as the queen. © Shutterstock/Lorna Roberts
That wasn’t too hard, as the Queen frequently donned neon and other vivid hues. Anita McBride, a former First Lady Laura Bush staff member, claims that the Queen also checked with the staffs of other First Ladies in the United States to make sure her attire and theirs didn’t conflict when she visited.

4. Royal Kids Must Also Bow or Curtsy To The Monarch

Reason: They must treat their elders with respect.
Exception: None (although children may occasionally forget).
Royal women are required to bow when they see the King for the first time on any particular day. The curtsy only needs to be a basic dip to be effective. This is not just a law that applies to royal women; it also applies to royal girls.
Royal Kids Must Also Bow or Curtsy To The Monarch © Samir Hussein/Getty Images
Princess Charlotte showed us that a few years ago when she gave the late Queen a really cute curtsy. Royal children are able to learn the standards of etiquette quite rapidly because of classes and instruction, even though they do forget things occasionally.

5. It Is Not Allowed for Crown-Employed Royals to Work Side Jobs

Conflict of interest is the cause.
Not at all.
There are severe regulations governing the finances of the British Monarchy, and financial scandals are almost nonexistent. You are not allowed to have another source of income if you are a full-time royal employee of the Crown.
That’s correct—no jobs, side projects, or moonlighting allowed. The purpose of this guideline is to prevent conflicts of interest. A royal who works both full-time for the Crown and a British corporation, for instance, would feel conflicted about whose side to support.

6. The Royals Enjoy Buying Kids’ Furniture From IKEA

Reason: It’s reasonably priced and adaptable.
An exception is that shopping there is not required.
Given their wealth, Prince William and Princess Kate Middleton could easily afford custom furniture for their children’s rooms. But despite their outward differences, William and Kate are much like the rest of us when it comes to their love of IKEA.
During their 2018 trip to Sweden, the couple disclosed that they had purchased IKEA furnishings for two of their children’s rooms. IKEA is well known for its inexpensive products, which also have a high degree of customization.

7. After Meals, Save Your Leftovers

Motive: Avoiding food waste
In the event that King Charles is present, none
King Charles is an avid supporter of the “waste not, want not” philosophy, according to author and chef Carolyn Robb, who worked as the Royal Kitchen’s chef for more than ten years. He has always insisted on cutting down on food waste.
Save any after-meal leftovers. © Shutterstock/JJoe Belanger
Whether they are “rehashed” or used in a different way, he insisted that leftovers be kept for future meals. King Charles is “very economical,” thinking that “nothing should go to waste,” even in a palace, according to Robb.

8. All Royal Family Members Have Worn the Honiton Christening Gown

Because it’s customary
Exception: Due to the original’s extreme fragility, a duplicate was just created.
The renowned Honiton Christening Gown was commissioned by Queen Victoria, who ruled from 1837 until 1901, and was intended for royal babies to wear when they were christened into the Church of England.
Every Member of the Royal Family Has Worn the Getty/George Rinhart Image of the Honiton Christening Gown
The dress was ordered by Queen Victoria for the christening of her first child. Up until Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor, every member of the Royal Family has worn it since then. Since the original was too brittle to wear all the time, Archie was forced to wear a duplicate.

9. It’s Required to Dress Nicely for Dinner

Reason: Balmoral demands elegant meals.
Prince Philip was an exception, refusing to dress up.
The famous Scottish vacation property Balmoral is owned by the Royal Family. Even though the Royal family holidays at Balmoral, dinner has always been an elegant event. When the Royals eat in Balmoral, elegant ball gowns and beautiful china are usually required.
It’s a Must to Look Presentable at Dinner © Hulton Archive/Getty Images
Moreover, dining at Balmoral is accompanied by music. A bagpiper rounds the table at the conclusion of each dinner to play a song and bid everyone goodnight. Nevertheless, Prince Philip didn’t appreciate Balmoral’s dress requirement; it’s been told that his impeccably formal attire once led to someone mistaking him for a gardener.

10. You Must Eat Organic Food

King Charles likes it for this reason.
Prince Philip, however, detested it.
At the Palace, King Charles is a big fan of organic cuisine and prefers it. However, the Royals haven’t always been receptive to green eating. Compared to King Charles, Prince Philip was not as enthusiastic about organic food.
Food that is organic is essential. © Carl Court/Getty Images
The former personal chef of the Royal Family claimed that whenever Prince Philip saw organic cuisine at the palace, he would shake his head and exclaim, “Oh, bloody organic!” Despite the benefits of organic food, it appears that Prince Philip wasn’t convinced by the hype.

11. The Royal Family Has A Special History With McDonald’s

Why? Princess Diana brought Harry and William there when they were young.
With one exception: Some Royals may not be as fond of fast food.
Famously, Princess Diana took her sons, Prince Harry and William, to McDonald’s. Ever since, the two have undoubtedly enjoyed McDonald’s because it brings back happy memories of their mother’s visits.
A Special History of McDonald’s With The Royal Family @dailymirror/Pinterest
Princess Diana reportedly rebuffed Darren McGrade’s offer to make her hamburgers at home, claiming that her sons preferred the toys in the Happy Meals and that’s exactly what they would get. McGrade was once the Royal Family’s personal chef.

12. There Is No Royal Protocol for Chewbacca

Reason: Chewbacca’s exception: No one else is allowed to give Royals hugs.
It turns out that the Princes are avid fans of the Star Wars franchise, just like the majority of us. During a 2016 visit to Pinewood Studios’ Star Wars set, Prince Harry and William got to meet a very special character.
The Royal Protocol Does Not Apply To Chewbacca @readersdigest/Pinterest
In a sweet and acceptable break from royal decorum, Prince William got to meet and hug Chewbacca. Even though it’s customary for royals to avoid making small talk and shaking hands in public, it seems like the prince couldn’t contain himself when he saw his childhood hero.

13. Use the right knife hand and the left fork hand.

Reason: It’s appropriate table manners.
Exception: If you are left-handed, there can be an exception.
This lengthy list should have taught you one thing: the Royal Family takes dining manners—and really, all manners—very seriously. The one-minute rule, for instance, deals with how you hold your silverware.
Right-hand knife, left-hand fork © Alexey Khakimov/Shutterstock
The Royal holds the knife in his right hand and the fork in his left, the tines facing down. The Royals balance their food on the back of their forks and then bring it to their mouths, as opposed to stabbing at it.

14. Jordan River Holy Water Must Be Used for Royal Baptisms

Reason: All of Christianity’s holy water is found in the Jordan River.
Not at all.
The office of Archbishop of Canterbury dates back approximately 1,500 years. The Royal Family’s baptisms are supervised by this esteemed Church of England official, and holy water from the Jordan River is required for the baptisms.
The Jordan River’s holy water must be used for royal baptisms. Copyright Evanessa/Shutterstock
Since the Jordan River is the source of all of Christianity’s holy water, Christians have always placed great importance on it. In order to gather additional Holy Water for upcoming royal baptisms, Prince Charles visited the Jordan River in 2021, the location of Jesus Christ’s baptism.

15. No member of the Royal Family may act in a stage or motion picture.

Reason: To uphold the royal status’s honor and decency.
Exception: exclusive family get-togethers and altruistic activities
Upholding a royal’s honor, dignity, and reputation is crucial in the realm of the British monarchy. The purpose of this guideline is to protect the dignity and gravity of their positions and duties. The role of fictional characters played by royals on stage or in movies has the potential to devalue their status and muddy the lines between fact and fiction.
No member of the royal family is allowed to act in a film or on stage.
The way the royal family is portrayed in fictional stories has the potential to skew the perception of them as the personification of the history, values, and identity of the country. However, this rule does include some exceptions. For example, royals can take part in casual plays or skits that are meant for entertainment and do not carry the weight of a professional acting role during private family get-togethers or philanthropic events.