Why can't royals take selfies?

Royal fan Greg Agnew attended the Queen's Buckingham Palace garden party in May 2017 and told INSIDER they were advised not to take selfies with the royals because it would be seen as disrespectful.

Can royals take photos with fans?

For those who don't know, taking selfies with fans isn't a total rule break – but it is certainly frowned upon by Her Majesty. In fact, one royal fan who attended the Queen's 2017 Buckingham Palace garden party, revealed to Insider that taking selfies with the royals was seen as a sign of disrespect.

Are royals allowed to have phones?

But the Queen has taken some special steps to ensure that her phone calls stay private, especially during conversations with her family, according to a royal expert. The Queen's phone was set up especially by MI6 and is “packed with anti-hacker encryption,” according to royal expert Jonathan Sacerdoti, per Express UK.

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.

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.

Why the royal family do NOT take selfies with the public

Why doesn't Prince 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".

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.”

Is the royal family allowed to wear jeans?

1. No jeans allowed. Members of the royal family can only wear jeans when they're attending casual events. For example, Meghan wore jeans when she attended a polo event.

Do royals bathe themselves?

It's believed that the royals prefer to avoid taking showers, due to their belief that they're for members of the working class. In other royal news, Kate Middleton wore a pair of £2 earrings and debuted brand new hair on her first day back at work since turning 40.

Has the Queen swore?

Queen: Brian Blessed recalls time royal swore in 2013

The Queen once nonchalantly used a swear word during a chat with actor Brian Blessed - but only to discuss its etymology. The Queen sensationally said "f**k" during a light-hearted chat with veteran actor Blessed at Buckingham Palace.

What is the Queen's Favourite food?

"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]."

Who can call the Queen directly?

According to royal commentator Jonathan Sacerdoti, the two lucky people who can gain instant access to the Queen are her daughter Princess Anne and her racing manager, John Warren.

Does the Queen have a phone number?

“Apparently the Queen has two people who she speaks to the most on her phones,” Sacerdoti said. “She also apparently has a mobile phone which is said to be Samsung packed with anti-hacker encryption by MI6 so nobody can hack into her phone.

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."

Can I take a selfie with the Queen?

Back in 2015, Prince Harry reportedly told a teenager that "selfies are bad" and asked her to "just take a normal photograph", while the Queen is known to politely decline any pleas for a selfie.

Does the queen take pictures with people?

She may be one of the most photographed people in the world, but it turns out the Queen feels unsettled when people take pictures of her on their phones. Queen Elizabeth II is photographed constantly when she's out and about on royal visits and engagements across the UK and the world.

How do royals stay so thin?

The monarch is believed to keep things simple for lunch, often enjoying a plate of fish and vegetables. Darren told House and Garden that a typical lunch would be Dover sole on a bed of wilted spinach. The royal is said to avoid starchy food such as pasta and potatoes when eating alone.

Why do royals sleep in separate beds?

Prince Philip's cousin, Lady Pamela, explained in Sally's biography: “In England, the upper class always have had separate bedrooms. You don't want to be bothered with snoring or someone flinging a leg around. Then when you are feeling cozy you share your room sometimes. It is lovely to be able to choose.”

What do royals call toilets?

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

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.”

Can royals wear black?

Black is actually not that common of a clothing color for the royal family. Protocol dictates that black dresses usually be saved for funerals or other somber occasions, but the modern royals have broken that rule several times.

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.”

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.

Are Will and Kate married?

Kate and Prince William bringing Royal Family 'into modern times' The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge got married on April 29, 2011. The couple met at Scotland's University of St Andrews in 2001. At the start, the pair were very low-key about their relationship.

How do Royals hold their hands?

Shake hands

So if you want to act royal, here's the breakdown of the official (kind of) royal handshake: Keep direct eye contact with the person in front of you, grasp their hand firmly but not painfully, shake for one or two pumps (no more!), and shine a royal smile.