Royals manage toilet breaks discreetly using specific etiquette: they excuse themselves with a simple "Excuse me," signal their return to dining by crossing cutlery, use euphemisms like "loo" or "lavatory" instead of "toilet," and have private facilities or pre-arranged options for long events, with extreme scenarios sometimes involving dedicated facilities or even [historical, unverified] surgical procedures like bladderectomies for convenience.
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. “When they get up, they cross their knife and fork so waitstaff know they'll continue to eat when they come back,” Windsor says.
The Queen granted us a Royal Warrant in 1978 as a mark of recognition that Andrex® is a regular supplier of toilet tissue to the Royal households.
While the law doesn't set an exact timeframe, repairs to required facilities like toilets should be made promptly. Ideally, this would be within 24-48 hours of being reported.
According to Sir William Heseltine, one of Queen's private secretaries, when staying with Her Majesty, members of the royal family should wait until the Queen retires to bed before they also hit the hay.
Prince William and Catherine Middleton
They share a bed and present a united front as a modern royal couple.
Meghan Markle revealed she experienced postpartum preeclampsia, a rare and serious medical condition involving high blood pressure and excess protein in the urine after childbirth, which she described as a "huge medical scare". She shared this personal health battle on her podcast, highlighting the challenges of managing a life-threatening condition while navigating new motherhood privately, an experience she shares with Bumble founder Whitney Wolfe Herd.
It's easy in the bathroom just follow our 3Ps rule and only flush Pee, Poo and toilet Paper. Everything else should go in the bin, not down your toilet - check out the bathroom checklist of 'DO NOT FLUSH' items below: any wipes (baby, facial, personal cleansing, surface cleaning) - even if the pack says 'flushable'
You can ask, but they're under no obligation to allow members of the public to use them. If you presented a toilet priority card or similar, they might allow their use. This is covered in the Equality Act as reasonable adjustments. But it is down to the business to determine if the adjustment is reasonable.
Eating any food while on the toilet is forbidden. After defecating, the anus must be washed with water using the left hand, or an odd number of smooth stones or pebbles called jamrah or hijaarah (Sahih Al-Bukhari 161, Book 4, Hadith 27). Many jurists agree that toilet paper suffices in place of these stones.
It's a harsh word that was adapted from the French toilette which means your appearance, hence toiletries bag. Lavatory or loo is much more acceptable.
According to royal author, Brian Hoey, the Queen's staff will check the heat of the water with a thermometer—and when it comes to depth, the bath has to be filled to precisely seven inches.
The Groom of the Stool was responsible for managing the king's personal hygiene, including wiping his rear after using the royal close stool (a portable toilet). But the role went far beyond that.
As Prince William is now the new Prince of Wales, it is possible that his title code word for his possible demise is Operation Menai Bridge. However, it is also entirely possible that they have kept the King's code word the same, to avoid confusion.
Reportedly, royals must get on the scale before and after they feast. In the 2021 film Spencer, Princess Diana is depicted as having to weigh herself before and after Christmas dinner as part of a royal tradition. Royal experts have confirmed the existence of this practice, which dates back to the reign of Edward VII.
It is clearly lawful to provide separate-sex facilities as this is a statutory requirement. Not providing separate-sex toilets could be indirect discrimination based on sex because the impact on women may be more serious than on men.
Pour water into the toilet bowl
To manually flush your toilet using this method: Fill a bucket of water. Pour the water into the bowl, gradually speeding up as you do so. The water should push the waste through the pipes, and so flush your toilet.
For the General Public
In most cases, private businesses have the discretion to refuse toilet access to non-customers. This lack of a statutory right to access toilets in private establishments can lead to uncomfortable situations, but it's within the legal rights of the business owners.
Not all countries or cultures use toilet paper to wipe their bums. This can be because of cultures that have traditionally used alternatives to toilet paper and therefore never really used it or lack of access to toilet paper.
You should never flush wet wipes (even "flushable" ones) or sanitary products (tampons, pads), as they don't break down like toilet paper and cause major sewer blockages; other common culprits include paper towels, tissues, cotton balls, hair, dental floss, and cooking fats/oils, which all contribute to clogs and "fatbergs".
The bundle, or roll of toilet paper, is specifically known as a toilet roll, loo roll, or bog roll (in Britain).
In simpler terms, Meghan's teeth underwent a carefully planned “smile makeover” over the years. She started with a set of teeth that had a few common issues – a gap between her front teeth and minor misalignments – and through dental treatments she now has a straighter, whiter, and more uniform smile.
Samantha Markle has multiple sclerosis.