Do and don'ts of Royal Family?

  • Prince Philip Is Required to Walk Behind the Queen. ...
  • They Must Accept All Gifts Graciously. ...
  • They Can't Just Propose Willy-Nilly. ...
  • There's a Strict Dress Code. ...
  • And They Always Travel with an All-Black Ensemble. ...
  • Two Heirs Cannot Fly Together. ...
  • No Politics Allowed. ...
  • PDA Is Frowned Upon.
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What are the royal family not allowed to do?

This might seem strange, but the royal family and politics don't mix. They don't vote, they are not supposed to express political opinions, and they are also not permitted to run for office of any kind. All royals avoid eating shellfish, since it's the seafood that's most likely to cause food poisoning.
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What are some weird royal rules?

According to royal protocol, two direct heirs to the throne must take separate flights while traveling — a failsafe in case something tragic happens en route. That means that Prince Charles and Prince William cannot fly together, and Prince Charles and Queen Elizabeth cannot fly together.
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What are the rules for the Queen?

14 Surprising Rules of Royal Etiquette Even the Queen Can't Break
  • They must keep a minimum of 6 ravens at the Tower of London. ...
  • They cannot be touched by non-royals. ...
  • They cannot vote. ...
  • They cannot hold a political office. ...
  • They cannot play Monopoly. ...
  • They cannot eat shellfish.
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What foods do the royal family avoid?

The Queen personally dislikes onions and garlic, so those items are seldom found in the royal kitchen. During an appearance on MasterChef Australia, Camilla herself confirmed the latter after being asked what foods royals won't eat.
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Who smokes in the royal family?

The Royal Family is encouraged not to smoke, as it is not only frowned upon by the Queen and Prince Charles, but the habit also comes with serious health risks. However, over the years, a few members picked up the habit, including Prince Harry, who is said to have quit following the help of his new wife Meghan Markle.
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Does the Queen eat chocolate?

"She is absolutely a chocoholic," McGrady told Hello! magazine in 2016. "Anything we put on the menu that had chocolate on, she would choose, especially chocolate perfection pie [a layered chocolate pie with white and dark chocolate and chocolate shavings]."
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Can a royal go to jail?

Members of the Royal Household cannot be arrested in civil proceedings, and cannot be arrested in the presence of the Queen or anywhere near or in Buckingham Palace.
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Does the Queen dress herself?

According to The Express, the answer is yes. The outlet noted that “Up to 12 people staff the queen's wardrobe department for big occasions including three dressmakers, a milliner and four dressers whose job it is to help the queen get dressed as well as keep her clothes in pristine condition.”
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Can royal family marry anyone?

Royal marriages to commoners historically have been uncommon because traditions have been established of Royals, especially high-level ones, only marrying other persons considered to be royalty, sometimes with penalties for royals who married far below their rank, deemed morganatic marriage.
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Does queen drink every day?

Queen has given up daily alcohol habit - but still enjoys a wine, expert says. The Queen still enjoys a glass of wine with dinner after reports suggested she had given up her daily dry martini, a royal sommelier has said.
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Does Queen Elizabeth wear pants?

But since then, she's never opted for trousers when on duty. Elizabeth, however, wears slacks during her private time; when she's vacationing, at sporting events like riding horses, or for leisure. While the queen favors bold colors, the choice of her attire depends on the surroundings.
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Are royals allowed to swim?

Many royals have learnt to swim at Buckingham Palace

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge live at Apartment 1A in Kensington Palace, but reportedly visit Buckingham Palace's swimming pool – much like other members of the royal family have done for the past 80 years. See everything we know about where the royals swim…
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What are royal family rules?

  • Prince Philip Is Required to Walk Behind the Queen. ...
  • They Must Accept All Gifts Graciously. ...
  • They Can't Just Propose Willy-Nilly. ...
  • There's a Strict Dress Code. ...
  • And They Always Travel with an All-Black Ensemble. ...
  • Two Heirs Cannot Fly Together. ...
  • No Politics Allowed. ...
  • PDA Is Frowned Upon.
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Are royals allowed to get tattoos?

Turns out, the British royal family might be allowed to get tattoos despite the queen's strict royal protocol. Her Majesty's granddaughter Zara Tindall says she “wouldn't have a leg to stand on” if her daughters got tattoos.
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What do Royals call toilets?

If you're looking for a restroom in Buckingham Palace, ask for the loo or the lavatory.
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What does the Queen eat?

Simply cooked meat and vegetables lead the way, with space for pheasant or venison should the Queen wish. Of course, Queen Elizabeth loves a Sunday roast just as much as anyone else. Along with chocolate, the Queen enjoys some strawberries or peaches for dessert.
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Why can't royals wear nail polish?

As royal correspondent Omid Scobie told Harper's BAZAAR, "There's no actual protocol about dark nail polish. It's simply about being appropriate—we'd never see this at a royal engagement. [The British Fashion Awards ceremony] is a celebration of fashion and there's a lot more flexibility on what one can wear.”
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Can royals get divorced?

The queen can't exactly forbid a royal divorce

The short answer to whether the queen can forbid royal couples to divorce is "not anymore," but that doesn't mean the queen doesn't keep a close watch on her family members' love lives and their potential impact on the royal family's image and reputation.
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Does the Queen have a cell phone?

He also revealed that her personal smartphone is a Samsung model, outfitted with anti-hacker encryption by MI6. “Apparently the Queen has two people who she speaks to the most on her phones,” Sacerdoti said.
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Where is the Queen not allowed to go?

Even though she is sovereign of the United Kingdom, Her Majesty the Queen is not allowed to enter the City of London without the permission of its Lord Mayor.
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Does the Queen eat ice cream?

Eating an apple at a royal banquet isn't easy!

Darren reveals how at Buckingham Palace, her Majesty eats a course of dessert fruit after her pudding, which is what we know to be sweet foods like tarts, mousses and ice cream.
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What does the Queen do for fun?

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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What is the Queen's favorite color?

Revealed: Why blue is the Queen's favourite colour... and why she doesn't like beige. Many have wondered what Her Majesty's favourite colour is - until now. Vogue magazine has studied every outfit she has worn in the last 12 months and found that blue is known as royal for a reason.
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