Kate Middleton and Prince William don't often hold hands or publicly show affection. An unwritten rule saying royals must act professionally could be why they rarely engage in PDA. During rare occasions, the pair's been seen holding hands or touching each other's backs.
Rather, since Kate and Will are "working representatives of British Monarchy," they likely just prefer to remain professional during their public outings and obligations and are mindful of how it may come off if they're just all over each other at, say, a children's hospital or church visit.
Kate isn't allowed to vote in general elections and she must wear hats to formal events.
There are no official rules forbidding public displays of affection, but the late Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip set a precedent encouraging royals to keep touching to a minimum.
Royal etiquette expert Myka Meier, founder and director of Beaumont Etiquette, tells PEOPLE that there are no formal rules on royal couples being lovey-dovey in public — it's at their own discretion.
"The likely reasoning is more that while traveling on a tour such as the India trip, technically the couple are working representatives of British Monarchy," she continues. "The couple are likely to show very little PDA, if any, to remain professional during their designated roles abroad."
The monarch isn't a fan of a deep bath either, she is said to bathe in “no more than seven inches of water”, according to royal author Brian Hoey for the Daily Mail. Seven inches is equivalent to 17.8 centimetres.
' However, 'the likely reasoning is more that while traveling on a tour [or other royal engagements] technically the couple are working representatives of British Monarchy. The couple are likely to show very little PDA, if any, to remain professional during their designated roles. '
People aren't supposed to touch members of the royal family unless royals initiate contact. Celebrities like Joe Biden, Donald Trump, Allison Janney, and Roger Federer have slipped up. It's OK, though. Royals are forgiving and usually enjoy the change of pace.
As etiquette expert Lady Pam and Her Majesty's cousin explained in a biography about her relative: "In England, the upper class always have had separate bedrooms. You don't want to be bothered with snoring or someone flinging a leg around. Then when you are feeling cosy you share your room sometimes.
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Kate's stylist, Archer, will often call in designer items on loan but they will then be returned. Kate is able to purchase some of the items if she wishes, and it comes out of her allowance which is allocated to the family by Prince Charles.
"You never see a royal without their nude stockings," Arbiter previously told Insider. "I would say that's really the only hard, steadfast rule in terms of what the Queen requires." Meier added that British royals typically follow that guideline while "performing their royal duties in their professional roles."
As it turns out, royal etiquette outlines that the duchess must not remove her jacket in public, because it's regarded as "unladylike." Yes, you read that correctly: the act of removing her outermost layer of clothing in public, no matter the circumstance, is actually frowned upon by the crown.
It's very ladylike to have a pair of gloves, it makes an outfit look a bit more formal," Holmes said in a phone interview, explaining that carrying gloves is a trend often seen in editorial fashion spreads or on the runway. "I would say this is a little bit like not putting her arms through the sleeves of a jacket.
Prince William defied royal protocol at the King's Coronation when he chose not to bow to Queen Camilla at the Coronation Concert. A body language expert claims that the Prince of Wales might have found it strange to perform such a gesture to his stepmother.
What Kate called the Queen. While the rest of the world was required to address Queen Elizabeth as Ma'am or your majesty, those closest to her are allowed to refer to her as Mama, according to Ingrid Seward, the editor of Majesty magazine.
According to protocol, Meghan is supposed to curtsy to those who outrank her.
Having a His or Her Royal Highness title means you don't have to bow to another royal who also has an HRH title. "The general rule of thumb to remember is that a Royal Highness does not curtsy to another Royal Highness," etiquette expert Myka Meier previously told People.
Let's just assume, in that case, that being a busy working mum, Kate accidentally runs up minor injuries on a regular basis - just like anyone else. The only difference is, she can't leave her scratches and scabs out for the world to see, hence the large stock of Elastoplast products they evidently keep at the Palace.
There are no obligatory codes of behaviour when meeting The Queen or a member of the Royal Family, but many people wish to observe the traditional forms. For men this is a neck bow (from the head only) whilst women do a small curtsy. Other people prefer simply to shake hands in the usual way.
4. "Toilet" Blame this word's French origin for why it's banned in royal circles. If you're looking for a restroom in Buckingham Palace, ask for the loo or the lavatory.
Leave the table without a fuss. If royals need to use the restroom during a meal, they don't announce their intentions. They simply say, “Excuse me,” and leave it at that. If they're not done eating, they cross the utensils so wait staff know not to take the plate.
No washing machines
Prince Charles and Duchess Camilla's clothes are not allowed to be cleaned in washing machines—everything is hand washed. When they sent their clothing away to be cleaned, they found that some items of clothing were kept as souvenirs.