Can royals hold hands in public?

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.
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Why doesn't William wear a wedding ring?

William chose a simple band, and it seems royal fans have noticed that the Duke rarely wears his wedding ring, as royal insiders shared that he doesn't wear anything due to a "personal preference" because he "doesn't like jewellery".
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Why do royals hold their hands in front of them?

This is a demure defence posture and it is designed to be unthreatening. But it is also a respectful gesture,” Collett said. “When people are in the Queen's presence, we often see them clasping their hands together, partly to echo her behaviour but also to show their deference.”
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Why do Meghan and Harry always hold hands?

“They haven't been married for that many years, and are still having babies, which is a very loving stage of a relationship. “So their constant hand holding, cuddling, leaning on each other, are displays of affection, which are definitely genuine and not for the cameras.”
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Can you take a selfie with a royal?

According to Greg Agnew, a royal fan who attended the Queen's garden party in 2017, fans aren't allowed to take selfies with the royals because "they didn't want people turning their backs to them."
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Can Royals cuss?

Given all their protocols and because they follow proper etiquette it's hard to image members of Britain's royal family cursing. But some of them do swear and apparently at least one of the duchesses does it often.
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Do Royals have phones?

A mobile fit for a Queen.

This is a win for the Android fans, as rumour has it, the Queen uses a Samsung mobile. Of course, it's not your bog standard Samsung. According to a royal commentator, the Queen's mobile has been fitted with anti-hacker encryption, by MI6 themselves. That's what you call a secure mobile.
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Can William and Kate hold hands?

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.
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Does the Queen like Kate?

Caption Options. But from the beginning, Queen Elizabeth has been a huge fan of the Duchess and was “practically skipping” with joy the day she and Prince William finally tied the knot, according to Morton.
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Why do celebrities hold hands?

“Hand holding is often seen as a youthful, adolescent form of affection,” body language Judi James tells Yahoo UK. “Co-stars love to use PDAs [public displays of affection] to suggest harmony, empathy and mutual support and rapport on set,” she adds. “They're clearly both aware of the cameras.”
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Why do royals wave with their hand backwards?

It's a vertical hand with a slight twist from the wrist, a classy affair that oozes decorum but doesn't get too excitable." So, there you have it! The royals wave in such a fashion because a) it helps them to avoid wrist injuries, and b) it looks better than frantically greeting the crowd in a jazz-hands sort of style.
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What does lady in waiting do?

The ladies-in-waiting worked as personal assistants, tending to the Emperor's wardrobe, assisting the emperor's baths, serving meals, performing and attending court rituals. Ladies-in-waiting could be appointed as concubines, consorts or even Empresses by the Emperor or the heir to the throne.
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What does a princess hold in her hand?

A sceptre (British English) or scepter (American English) is a staff or wand held in the hand by a ruling monarch as an item of royal or imperial insignia. Figuratively, it means royal or imperial authority or sovereignty.
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Does Kate sleep with William?

Inside the Royal Train

The Royal Train is used by members of the Royal Family sometimes during visits around the UK. During their three-day whistlestop tour of the UK in 2021, however, Kate and William slept in separate beds on the train. The Royal Train's suite had “his and hers” single beds.
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Why does Prince Charles wear a pinky ring?

This large gold band is called a signet ring, or a gentleman's ring, and is often worn on the pinky of one's non-dominant hand. Bloomberg reports that signet rings have been used since Old Testament times. They are engraved with a family crest or personal signature, which can reflect the owner's social status.
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Why is Kate called Middleton?

Kate Middleton is what people grew up with

In fact, her name serves as a reminder of why she was popular with many in the first place. Kate was a commoner who one day met Prince Charming, captured his heart, and eventually, married him.
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Does Queen Elizabeth have any hobbies?

Stamp Collecting

Perhaps this is a hobby of Queen Elizabeth's that will come as less of a surprise to most people. Stamp collecting is one of the world's most popular hobbies and is done in all cultures all over the world. Queen Elizabeth, herself appears on several stamps, so it makes sense she has a collection!
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Who is the most popular royal family member?

As mentioned above, the Queen remains the most popular member of the Royal Family, chosen by 45% in her Platinum Jubilee year. The Duchess and Duke of Cambridge remain in second (32%) and third (28%) respectively while Princess Anne is Britain's fourth favourite member with 18% choosing the Princess Royal.
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Why does Philip call the Queen cabbage?

Apparently, Philip used to call the Queen, 'cabbage', which some have speculated came from the French phrase "mon petit chou," a French way of saying "my darling." But it can also mean “my little pastry puff", reports My London.
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Is Princess Charlotte left handed?

Prince George (and maybe Princess Charlotte)

Although it has not yet been confirmed, it appears that George's little sister, Princess Charlotte, may be a lefty as well. Pictured here at the age of two, she points with her left hand, which can be seen as a sign of hand choice.
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Is Princess Charlotte called Lottie?

In a conversation with a member of the public on a visit to North Ireland, the person told Kate their son was four, to which she replied, “Oh, he's the same age as Lottie.” Lottie is such a classic abbreviation for Charlotte but it's cute to think that the royals use it, too.
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Are Prince William and Kate related?

Members of the Middleton family have been related to the British royal family by marriage since the wedding of Catherine Middleton and Prince William in April 2011, when she became the Duchess of Cambridge.
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Do Royals need a driving Licence?

At 96 years old, Queen Elizabeth doesn't have a driving licence. If she wasn't the monarch, she'd probably get in a lot of trouble. The monarch isn't required to have a licence since they're issued in her name. Therefore, it would be pointless for her to have it on paper, as per The Express.
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Can Royals take photos with fans?

Even though royals are prohibited from taking “selfies” while on duty, Middleton and William were delighted to pose for a picture with one fan. As the woman whipped out her phone and changed it to selfie mode, the pair were all smiles as she took the photo, with William even placing a hand on her shoulder.
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Do royals go to school?

There is not one establishment where members of the Royal Family are educated, with royals in recent years travelling the length and breadth of the country to go to different schools. However, some educational settings have proved popular with the royals, such as Gordonstoun and Eton College.
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