Well, it's just practical. Prince Philip's cousin, Lady Pamela, explained in Sally's biography: “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 cozy you share your room sometimes.
According to The Sun, their living quarters in Kensington Palace have separate bedrooms with a shared bathroom and dressing area. Kate and William have their own bedrooms, along with three nurseries that were designed for their three children – Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis.
It has been reported that the Queen and Prince Phillip didn't share a bed because of a tradition followed by the upper classes. Not only did the monarch and her husband not share a bed, but it's also believed that they each had separate bedrooms altogether.
No washing machines
Prince Charles and Duchess Camilla's clothes are not allowed to be cleaned in washing machines—everything is hand washed.
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.
Rumours were circulating at the time that the two of them were in different places, with Kate ready to commit but Prince William wanting to make the most of his youth and freedom. Years later, both the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge spoke out about their break up. "We were both very young", William said of his decision.
But whenever the two royals were in the same residence, such as when they both moved into Windsor Castle during the pandemic, they were known to have separate bedrooms, in keeping with an old aristocratic custom.
In 2020, a former royal chef revealed his recipe for Kate's favourite dessert, a sticky toffee pudding. Darren McGrady, 60, who worked as a personal chef to the Queen, as well as Princess Diana and Prince William and Harry, revealed Kate Middleton often cooks her own meals and even does her own grocery shopping.
Kate Middleton Shows Off Her Cooking Skills by Flipping Pancakes During a Visit to a Nursing Home. The Princess of Wales found the funny side when she had a bit of a sticky moment in the kitchen. Prince William recently shared that Kate is a “very good” cook and admitted that he only does a bit of cooking at home.
Does the Queen ever cook for herself? McGrady says that while Prince Philip was an “amazing chef” and regularly enjoyed cooking on the grill and having family BBQs on the Balmoral estate, and the younger royals like William, Kate, Meghan and Harry, all enjoy cooking, the Queen herself stays out of the kitchen.
"But that day, it is Elizabeth who bowed her head as a sign of respect for the passage of Diana's coffin, the woman who wore more than anyone else had defied the conventions of the palace."
Sometimes, the Queen of Britain, Her Royal Majesty Elizabeth II, needs to change clothes up to five times a day – in the case of big celebrations, for example. And not simply the dress she's wearing but the shoes, gloves, jewelry, medals and other accessories and, most important, her hats.
The role is not typically paid, and it has been reported that Lady Hussey was not given a salary during her time in the position, instead serving the Queen out of loyalty. The Queen had at least five ladies in waiting during her reign, including Lady Hussey.
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.
While it may seem unusual that William opted not to have a wedding ring, it is thought he made the decision for practical reasons. A Palace insider told the Mirror at the time: “He's not one for jewellery. He's never worn any. "He decided he didn't want to wear one now.
Most nights, however, the couple stays home. Once the kids are in bed they'll watch a movie or relax and talk about the day's events. On most nights, Kate and William are in bed around 10:30 pm.
While Kate Middleton and Prince William are hands-on parents to their three children, they also have the help of their trusted nanny, Maria Teresa Turrion Borrallo. Borrallo has been a key part of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's household since their son Prince George, now 9, was just 8 months old.
Royals do not accept free clothes, so neither Kate nor Meghan ever receive gifted outfits. Kate's stylist, Archer, will often call in designer items on loan but they will then be returned.
Although roast chicken is William's favourite, the royal family have been said to enjoy a variety of cuisines including Italian pasta dishes, pizza and steak.
Kate Middleton has been a style influencer since well before she married Prince William, but her effortless, understated beauty look is equally coveted by fans—and made all the more lovable by the fact that Middleton often does her own makeup, even on her wedding day.
Enter Natasha Archer. Archer, the woman behind Kate Middleton's best looks, has also recently been helping Prince William in the sartorial department. Here's everything to know about the young royals' favourite stylist. Archer has been working with the Royal family since 2007, after graduating from King's College.
We have our wonderful chickens and ducks that produce eggs so I like to use them in my cooking. I make a lot of vegetarian food because I love vegetables. My cooking philosophy is to make healthy, simple food and give yourself time to eat and enjoy it.
Apparently, she heads to bed at 10.30pm each evening in order to get a good night's sleep. The bling is stunning, obviously. Regular exercise is also said to help with sleep and Kate leads an active lifestyle, often talking about how she loves to get outdoors – it's thought that she runs or walks every day.
The plans of the royal residence show Kate and William have two master bedrooms, however, it is their location that has baffled royal fans as the bedrooms are both located on the ground floor.
The now-Princess of Wales, Kate, was reduced to tears in 2006 by her then-boyfriend as a result of him cancelling their New Year's Eve plans at the last minute.