Many people were unaware that royals are not allowed to take selfies with adoring fans until Meghan Markle admitted she was not allowed to pose for a photo with a well-wisher shortly after she began her relationship with Prince Harry.
Although there is no formal law that forbids future monarchs from showing affection, Queen Elizabeth II set a precedent that encouraged royals to keep their hands to themselves. This is why you rarely see Prince William and Kate Middleton smooching in public, or even holding hands.
In 2017, fans were told that royals “aren't allowed” to take selfies when Meghan Markle declined one with two well-wishers during her and Prince Harry's visit to Nottingham. Although there isn't a hard-fast rule banning senior royals from being in selfies, most have never been a fan of having them taken.
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.
Although there tend to be strict dress codes in place at royal social functions, such as the garden parties at Buckingham Palace and race days at the Ascot, there is no ban on tattoos.
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.
Although the Duchess has an iPhone, both she and William tend to use the traditional landline when it comes to conducting royal engagements from their home.
Royal marriages to commoners have historically been uncommon, due to traditions of members of royal families, especially high-level ones, only marrying other persons considered to be royalty, sometimes with penalties for royals who married far below their rank, deemed morganatic marriage.
The royal family does have some official social media—but only a select few have individual accounts. Here's who you can follow and why. In a perfect world, people would follow, like, and tweet, with the likes of Queen Elizabeth II, Prince William, Meghan Markle, and the rest of the royal family.
The biggest reason royal family members like Prince William, Kate Middleton, Prince Harry, and Meghan Markle can't have their own social media accounts is simple: it's all about image. Royal family members can't make any public declarations of political affiliations, either.
You're definitely welcome to have your picture taken with the Guards. They're used to it and it won't be an issue. Just remember they're working.
Daena Borrowman, a Marketing Manager at jewellerybox told Express.co.uk: “Royal women are not permitted to wear bright or dark nail paint on their fingernails. “Only nude shades, sheer whites and light pinks are allowed. “A firm favourite of the Queen's is Essie's 'Ballet Slippers'.
While it's not a common sight, British royals Kate Middleton, Meghan Markle and the late Princess Diana prove that denim is always a classic wardrobe essential.
As for why the Queen chooses a bath every morning at precisely 8am instead of hopping in the shower, royal expert Craig Brown said: “She always took a bath because she and other royals believe showers are for people who are rushing out the door to get to work.”
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What about the Queen and other members of the royal family? The Queen makes her own money, paid as part of the Sovereign Grant, and totals millions of dollars per year. Because of this, she is free to buy her own clothes, but no doubt has a self-set clothing allowance as well.
For female members of The Royal Family who hold the title Her Royal Highness: "Your Royal Highness" on the first occasion, and then "Ma'am." For male members of The Royal Family who hold the title His Royal Highness: "Your Royal Highness" on the first occasion and "Sir" thereafter.
The Queen famously shed a tear when she attended the decommissioning of the Royal Yacht Britannia during a ceremony in Portsmouth in 1997. Overcome with emotion, she was seen wiping her eyes as her beloved yacht was taken out of service after 22 years.
What Kate called the Queen. While the rest of the world is 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. Sign up to British Heritage Travel's daily newsletter here!
"Without William, Kate would curtsy to Camilla; with him, she would not," the source continued. "That's unless Prince Charles is present, in which case she would." The order of curtsying, however, can change. This could happen when people marry into the family.
The brothers urged their father not to marry Camilla
But she wasn't. Like Willy, I did feel real gratitude for that,” he wrote. Both William and Harry called her the “other woman,” according to the book.
Queen Consort Camilla's smoking
The Queen Consort was a smoker for thirty years, though reportedly quit cigarettes for good when she married her husband Charles, who wasn't a fan of the habit. King Charles' official royal website even addresses the fact in a FAQ section.