10 weird things that British royals are forbidden from doing: from eating raw meat and signing autographs, to playing Monopoly and wearing fur – so how did Meghan Markle break with tradition …
No Politics Allowed
Members of the royal family are not allowed to vote or even publicly express their opinion on political matters.
The British monarch can't be arrested or be the subject of civil and criminal proceedings, meaning he is effectively exempt from the law. King Charles enjoys sovereign immunity, meaning he can't be prosecuted under a civil or criminal investigation.
Kate isn't allowed to vote in general elections and she must wear hats to formal events.
These include chocolate, coffee, and garlic — all ingredients that can destroy your breath. Charles' wife confirmed this during an episode of "MasterChef Australia." Camilla Parker Bowles said garlic was the one food she wouldn't want to see at a royal reception, due to Charles' distaste for it (via Twitter).
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.
Yes, royals do eat pizza! Many members of the British royal family are confirmed to be fans of the popular Italian dish. Prince William, his wife Kate Middleton, Prince Harry, and Prince Charles have all been seen out at restaurants, enjoying a slice or two of pizza. ...
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.
The monarchy has largely adapted to modern times and many people opt to greet King Charles, Prince William, Princess Kate and other members of the royal family without much pomp — in fact, the British royal family's official website (which hasn't been fully updated since the death of Queen Elizabeth) states that "there ...
Hair must be perfect during all public appearances
For any public appearance, it is necessary for a royal's hair to appear silky smooth and neat at all times, and Middleton's swishy mane deserves credit to the blowouts she has done thrice a week.
As an old tradition dictates, royal couples never share the same bed or bedroom, allowing them to move freely while asleep. It allows them much needed alone time after hours of being in the limelight.
"Toilet"
If you're looking for a restroom in Buckingham Palace, ask for the loo or the lavatory.
How do royals choose their clothes? Two words: royal stylists. Obviously, royals lead very busy lives, so they don't really have much time to go shopping, which is where the stylist comes in. That said, Meghan apparently dresses herself, though she'll likely have an assistant who can call clothes in for her.
Commoners aren't supposed to touch royals unless royals initiate contact. Celebrities like Joe Biden, Donald Trump, Allison Janney, and Ed Sheeran have slipped up. It's OK, though. Royals are forgiving and usually enjoy the change of pace.
The royals like a drink now and again too, with several of the prestigious family revealing their favourite alcoholic beverages over the years. From a crisp gin and tonic to a classic pint of beer, take a look at what Her Majesty the Queen, the Duchess of Cambridge and more royals sip at home…
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.
Prince William defied royal protocol at the King's Coronation when he chose not to bow to Queen Camilla at the Coronation Concert.
A source told Page Six back in September (after the death of Queen Elizabeth II), “The personal impact is likely the protocol changes that roll into action almost immediately. The family will now have to bow or curtsy to King Charles and Queen [Consort] Camilla.”
Kate Middleton's decision not to curtsy to Queen Camilla was a clear indication of her disapproval of King Charles' wife and her mishandling of his coronation, according to sources. While Kate is known for her poised public image, insiders reveal that she is no pushover when it comes to royal politics.
Another reason royals tend to avoid PDA during official appearances? Simply because they're working. Meier added that while on a royal tour, the couple are technically "working representatives of British Monarchy.
Nearly every member of the British royal family has learned to swim in the secret indoor pool.
As she was leaving the building, the Princess of Wales was approached by a group of women who asked for a selfie. Although royals aren't supposed to take photos with members of the public, Princess Catherine happily agreed.
Harry and William love fast food, especially McDonald's
Former royal family personal chef Darren McGrady told Marie Claire, “I remember Princess [Diana] came into the kitchen one day and said, 'Cancel lunch for the boys I'm taking them out, we're going to McDonald's.
O'Grady spoke about how Queen Elizabeth was never a fan of McDonald's or KFC but did in fact have a hankering for one kind of fast food in particular. The food? Hamburgers. Yes, Her Majesty was similar to the majority of the population in the sense that she loved a hamburger just as much as the next person.
Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis enjoy cooking too! Share this: The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge may have a personal chef to cater their family's meals, but the down-to-earth family also like to keep things simple at home by cooking themselves.