Weirdest Royal Family Traditions

Most of the times, we admire Royal Families. When we think of ‘Royal Family’, the worldwide famous British Royal Family comes in our mind. But, there are 26 monarchies in the world, a fascinating network of kings, queens, sultans, emperors and emirs who rule or reign over 43 countries in all. We believe that their lifestyle is wonderful. We wish to live a day like them. Every girl dream to be born in a royal family. Everyone likes to be treat as a kin of a royal family. But what we don’t know are weirdest royal family traditions. So here is a list of odd royal family traditions in Buckingham palace.

There Is An Order To Enter In A Room

For royal families there is a ‘room entering tradition’ and everyone has to be abide by it. They follow a particular order when they enter in a room. They enter in order of rank. So typically, Queen Elizabeth walks in first, followed by Prince Philip, followed by Prince Charles, then Camilla, then Prince William, then Kate.

Forbidden PDAs

Royal families are not allowed to practice PDAs. According to them, royals are unanticipated to make such gesture. and being more specific then, William and Kate are not allowed to show their affection publicly. But as a general rule, heavy PDAs are looked down upon in the royal family. Case:  William and Catherine’s stoic poses during their visit to the Taj Mahal in 2016.

Myrtle Is Mandatory In Bridal Bouquets

The Duchess of Cambridge included the tradition of adding myrtle into their bouquets. Myrtle symbolizes love and hope. Royal brides carry at least one sprig of myrtle in their clutches.

No Space For Nicknames

In royal families, only full given names can be use to address royal family members and not nicknames. When Kate married William, Kate began being referred to as Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge.

The Royal Meal

No plate for ‘Shellfish’. Royal families have their own beliefs that shellfish leads to allergic reactions and food poisoning. Thus, you will never find shellfish in royal meal. Once, queen banned garlic too in her dinners.

Chin Placement

Royal women should always walk down stairs with their chins parallel to the ground. Also, they should always pose with their chins in the same parallel position. When walking down stairs, their hands must always be at their sides as well.

Fashion Traditions Of Royal Family

• Holding Purses

Handbags & Clutches are a common accessory during royal outings. You can always spot Meghan Markle and Kate Middleton holding their purses in their left hands, simply so that their right hand is free to wave, shake hands, and greet the public.

 

• Dresses/ Skirts Over Trousers

The queen prefers skirts and dresses to trousers, which might be the reason Her Majesty is hardly ever photographed in pants and Kate and Meghan mostly wear dresses and skirts to royal events. However, Meghan and Diana has broke the protocol. Also the length of royal women dress should not be more than three or four inches above her knee.

 

• No Painted Nails

Every time Queen Elizabeth or Kate Middleton steps out in public, their nail color is always neutral. They either wear subtle pinks or clear polish when on official business.

 

• Tiaras For Married Women

Not everyone can wear tiara. Single ladies and children cannot wear tiara. Only married women get the privilege to wear tiaras. “It signals the crowning of love and the loss of innocence to marriage.”

 

• Prince George in Short Pants

We always see Prince George in shorts in his childhood. Trousers are for older boys and men in English tradition. This is one of the fashion and dress up tradition of royal family.

 

Baby Birth

Queen has to be the first one who get to know about it. Kate and William announced the births of their children and showed them off to the world soon after the babies arrived, and soon. All royal birth details are a closely held secret.

Stop Eating Tradition

One of the strangest rules, anyone who eats with the Queen has to follow is to stop eating once the Queen decides she’s done with her meal.

Heirs travel separately

Two heirs are not allowed to travel together to Preserve the line to the throne,. In recent times, Prince William and Kate have made the decision to break royal tradition and travel with their children.

 

Top 10 lesser known weirdest royal family traditions. These facts about their traditions can change your perspective how you see the Royal Families lifestyle. There is a lot of things that a royal family member has to take care. And the above mentioned are some of them. But in the last few years the royal family has also changed few rules and traditions.