Does the Queen not dress herself?

And as to putting one's clothes on, contrary to popular belief the Queen actually dressed alone. The monarch also did her own make-up for most events, with the exception of her annual Christmas speech, for which a make-up artist was employed.
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Does the Queen ever wear normal clothes?

Does the Queen ever wear normal clothes? Queen Elizabeth has very rarely been seen in trousers or any casual clothing in her 70-year-reign. She is always seen in grand dresses for state occasions and even virtual appearances on Zoom.
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Does the Queen use the toilet by herself?

Does the Queen go to the toilet herself? The Queen gets her own designated loo on royal tours that no one else is allowed to use – and VERY posh toilet paper. PLANNING a trip for the royal family can be stressed for staff, particularly as aides have to make sure the Queen has her own special toilet to use.
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Do the royals ever dress casually?

According to Mather, there is a specific protocol for the royal family if they want to dress casual. Women are steered toward wearing day dresses or trousers with a jacket or cardigan, whereas men are recommended to wear chinos with a collared shirt or blazer.
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Do the royals circumcise?

It is thus clear that there is no tradition of circumcision among the British royal family. If Prince Charles and the sons of George V were circumcised, it was not because Victoria believed herself descended from King David, and certainly not because a family circumcision tradition was introduced by George I.
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Why can't royals paint their nails?

Contrary to popular belief, there aren't any royal manicure rules. Let's dispel a royal protocol rumor right off the bat: Duchesses Kate and Meghan are free to wear any shade of nail polish. “There's no actual protocol about dark nail polish,” royal correspondent Omid Scobie told BAZAAR.com in a 2018 interview.
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Does the Queen ever do housework?

At her former primary residence, Buckingham Palace, and at her current home, Windsor Castle, the Queen has a staff on hand to take care of most of the chores we non-royals dread: The laundry. Vacuuming. Washing the dishes after a meal.
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Do the royals do their own washing?

No washing machines

Prince Charles and Duchess Camilla's clothes are not allowed to be cleaned in washing machines—everything is hand washed. When they sent their clothing away to be cleaned, they found that some items of clothing were kept as souvenirs.
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Does the Queen have anything in her handbag?

As for what the queen kept in her bag, royal biographer Sally Bedell Smith says the items weren't all that different from what normal women carry with them: a mirror, lipstick, mint lozenges and reading glasses. As for the rest of the royal family, they have their own dress code rules they have to follow.
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Does Kate dress herself?

She gets dressed without a Royal dresser's assistance — The Queen has three — and prefers to shop for clothes herself. When she's ready, she rounds up the kids and takes them to school.
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What time does the Queen go to bed?

It's said that in order to feel fresh for her daily appointments the Queen always went to bed at the same time every night, 11pm, and slept for eight and a half hours – meaning she woke at 7.30am each day. It's so simple.
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Has the Queen ever wore jeans?

The Queen isn't one to wear denim. Her husband Prince Philip on the other hand, looked appropriately folksy at a square dance held in the royals' honor in Ottawa during their royal Canadian tour in 1951.
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Does the Queen have a cell phone?

A royal phone

As well as a number of private lines, the monarch's private mobile phone was unique. It may 'just' be a Samsung as many of us non-Royals have, but it was much more special.
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What happens to the Queen's clothes when she's finished with them?

What Happens With Queen Elizabeth's Clothes? Queen Elizabeth never wears the same outfit twice at important events. Therefore, the sovereign prefers to either change her outfits and if she gets bored of them, she sends them to her dressers, who are then allowed to either wear them themselves or sell them.
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What does it mean if the Queen puts her bag on the floor?

Putting her bag on the floor

As per a report in Mirror, if Queen Elizabeth kept her bag on the floor, it meant she wanted to leave the chat immediately. Speaking to People magazine, Vickers said that a similar message is sent if the Queen spun a ring on her finger.
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What do royals call the toilet?

"Toilet"

If you're looking for a restroom in Buckingham Palace, ask for the loo or the lavatory.
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What toilet paper do the royal family use?

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.
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What clothes will the Queen wear in her coffin?

The Queen will be laid to rest today wearing only two precious pieces of jewellery. Her Majesty, who will be buried next to her husband Prince Philip later today, will wear only her wedding band and a pair of pearl earrings, despite owning a collection worth millions of pounds.
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Does the Queen pay bills?

The Monarch is not legally liable to pay income tax, capital gains tax or inheritance tax because the relevant enactments do not apply to the Crown.
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How clean is Buckingham Palace?

Buckingham Palace has 760 windows and each one is cleaned at least every 6 weeks to keep the building looking spotless!
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Can the Queen touch commoners?

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.
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Can royals have facial hair?

Unlike the Army, the Royal Navy allows a full beard, although no moustaches or goatees are permitted. William kept the beard for a short period, and was even pictured with a beard at Sandringham for Christmas that year, until it was reported that Queen Elizabeth II asked him to shave it off.
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Can royals drink alcohol?

The royal has been pictured sipping on red, white and rose wine in the past, so we bet she's enjoying the return to the local pub following the birth of her third child in March. She told Country Living in 2016 her ideal night out is a "quiet Saturday night at a local pub."
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Did Kate Middleton do her own makeup?

Kate Middleton has been a style influencer since well before she married Prince William, but her effortless, understated beauty look is equally coveted by fans—and made all the more lovable by the fact that Middleton often does her own makeup, even on her wedding day.
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Does the Queen have her own car?

Queen Elizabeth's 2002 Bentley State Limousine is a British classic fit for a Queen. It features a stately burgundy colour pallet and was reportedly the second-most expensive new car in the world at the time of its delivery.
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