Why doesn t Prince Edward shake hands?

He was heard telling a well-wisher that he was trying not to shake hands in order to meet more people and ensure he did not fall behind as he attended to speak to as many crowd members as possible.

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Why doesn t Princess Anne shake hands?

In an ITV documentary Queen of the World, which aired in 2018, the late monarch's daughter explained how the rules have changed. "I mean we never shook hands," she said. "The theory was that you couldn't shake hands with everybody, so don't start. So I kind of stick with that, but I notice others don't."

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Why didn t Edward sing God Save the King?

"Speculation ranged from a possible rift between him and King Charles to the suggestion that he might have been assuming the role of King himself, as the monarch is usually the only person to not join in the singing in public."

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Can Royal Family shake hands?

In the HBO documentary, Queen of the World, Anne says that one of the things that have changed over the years is that members of the royal family will now shake people's hands. “We never shook hands,” Princess Anne says in the documentary. “The theory was that you couldn't shake hands with everybody, so don't start.

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Why is Edward a count not a Duke?

It's not because he's the black sheep of the family—quite the contrary, as he's known to be especially close to his parents. Apparently, it was all his choice. According to The Telegraph, he was set to be Duke of Cambridge, but declined because of a character named Lord Wessex in Shakespeare in Love.

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Why William and Harry's accents are so different from King Charles's

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Is a Duke higher than a prince?

Duke is a male title either of a monarch ruling over a duchy, or of a member of royalty, or nobility. As rulers, dukes are ranked below emperors, kings, grand princes, grand dukes, and sovereign princes. As royalty or nobility, they are ranked below princes and grand dukes.

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Does Prince William bow to Camilla?

Prince William defied royal protocol at the King's Coronation when he chose not to bow to Queen Camilla at the Coronation Concert.

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Does Kate have to curtsy to 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.

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Does Prince William bow to Prince Charles?

All royals are expected to bow or curtsy to the sovereign and his wife, King Charles and Queen Camilla. Since he ascended to the throne, Prince William and Princess Kate have been seen formally greeting the monarch with a bow and curtsy on multiple occasions.

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Did King Edward ever regret?

And the infamous moment that will forever have Elizabeth's uncle and his wife etched in the history books was not something the Duke of Windsor ever lamented. Says Pasternak, "The duke always said that not once did he regret the abdication, because he was so happy."

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Could Edward ever become King?

As the youngest child of the Queen, Prince Edward is now 14th in line to the throne meaning his chances of becoming monarch are almost non-existent.

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Why did Edward refuse the throne?

He abdicated the throne in order to marry divorcee Wallis Simpson and became known as the Duke of Windsor.

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Why isn t Princess Anne higher in line?

The queen had four children: Charles, Anne, Andrew and Edward. Although Anne is older than two of her brothers, she is farther down the line of succession because of an old law that allowed men to skip over women in the line.

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Why doesn t Anne wear her hair down?

It was a time of great change in the royal family (Anne divorced her first husband Captain Mark Phillips in 1992 and remarried her current husband Tim Lawrence later that year), and some have speculated that her unchanging hairstyle was a way to reflect her consistency and desire to get on with things.

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Why did Princess Anne wear three puppies?

The Princess Royal completed her look with her favourite string of pearls and matching earrings, and carried a patent leather clutch bag. It was her eye-catching choice of three poppies that caught the eye, however, worn as a mark of respect to those who died during the First World War and other conflicts.

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Why has Kate lost so much weight?

British Royal Family, why did Kate Middleton lose so much weight? According to an article published by the Neue Post, the trigger of the sudden Kate Middleton weight loss would be the three pregnancies supported at a short distance from each other, which debilitated his already fragile physique.

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Why does Prince William not bow to Camilla?

When Prince William failed to bow to the newly crowned Queen Camilla during the Coronation, it was an example of the Prince of Wales following his gut instinct and potentially subconsciously siding with his late mother, Princess Diana, a body language expert says, per The Mirror.

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What do royals call toilets?

"Toilet"

If you're looking for a restroom in Buckingham Palace, ask for the loo or the lavatory.

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Does Harry have to bow to Camilla now?

The coronation: who are the key players in the historic service on May 6? The coronation: who are the key players in the historic service on May 6? Prince Harry now faces an almighty change, being required to bow to his step-mum Queen Camilla whenever he sees her for the first time.

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What is the bath rule for the royals?

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.

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Was Camilla at Diana's funeral?

Camilla may have been at Diana's wedding but she was not welcome at her funeral, which was watched by an estimated 2.5 billion people around the world. Still, to many her absence echoed around the ancient hall. The Queen made it clear to Charles that he could not take his paramour to the service.

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What is a duke's daughter called?

The daughters of a duke, marquess or earl have the courtesy title of "Lady" before their forename and surname.

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What is the daughter of a prince called?

It turns out, there are two ways to become a British princess: to be born the daughter of a prince, or to marry one. On top of that, only those born into the royal family can use the title princess (or prince, for that matter) before their name.

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What is a female duke called?

A duchess is a female member of a royal or noble family. If a woman marries a duke, she becomes a duchess. Many duchesses inherit their title when they're born — there are still hereditary dukes and duchesses in the U.K., for example.

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