RULES THE BRITISH ROYAL FAMILY

HAS TO FOLLOW
1. When The Queen Is Done Eating, So Are You

Once the Queen has taken her last bite, everyone has to stop eating. This dates back to Queen Victoria. Protocol
back then said that when the Queen was done eating, all guests’ plates were to be cleared for the next
course — even if they weren’t finished.

2. There’s A Formula For Who Gets To Speak First When Dining With The Queen

At dinner parties, the Queen first speaks to the person seated to her right. During the second course of the
meal, it is now the person seated to her left who gets the conversation.

3.  When A Royal Travels Abroad, They Have To Pack An All-Black Outfit

 Packing an all-black outfit ensures that if there is a death in the family while they are traveling, they would be
appropriately dressed for mourning when they are photographed returning home. Since the Queen was
traveling in Kenya without the appropriate clothing when she learned that her father George VI had died, it’s
likely this is a custom she doesn’t forget.

4.  No Selfies

It is against protocol for the royal family to sign autographs in case the signature could be used against them
later. There have been instances where the royals didn’t follow this rule, but for the most part, you’ll be out of
luck if you’re looking for their signature. The same goes for selfies — you might be able to snag one, but the
odds are against you. In fact, Prince Harry says he “hates” them.

5.  No Hugging

Basketball star LeBron James broke the protocol on this one, putting his arm around the Duchess of Cambridge
for a photo. She seemed a little surprised, so it’s probably best to not try this one out.

6. No Garlic

When it comes to food, there are other “rules,” too — like what is and is not allowed at Buckingham Palace. The
Queen reportedly hates garlic, so it is not used in meals made at the palace. Probably a good idea — we’re
guessing the Queen would probably rather not have garlic breath when carrying out her royal duties.

7. Royal Women Are Expected To Sit A Certain Way

Ladies in the royal family should sit with their knees and ankles together and only cross their legs at the ankle if
needed.

8. The Royal Family are not allowed to play Monopoly.

In 2008, Prince Andrew, the Duke of York, told how the Royal Family were not allowed to play Monopoly. It’s all
"because it gets too vicious."

9. Prince Philip has to trail behind the Queen.

Prince Philip must always be two steps behind his lady in public.

10. Drinking tea

The teacup handle must be held with the thumb and the index finger, while the middle finger holds the bottom.
Also, they can only take sips from the same spot so as not to get lipstick all over their teacup.

11. Walking down stairs

Royal women are instructed to walk down stairs with their chins parallel to the ground and their hands at their
sides. They're also required to always pose with their chins in the same parallel position. 

12. Wearing tiara

it should be worn quite far back on the head, normally running in a line from just behind the ears at an angle of
about 45 degrees when viewed from the side.