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From the way they travel to what they eat and what they wear, there is a long list of rules and protocols that members of the royal family must follow. Even the newest member, Meghan Markle, struggled with the minutiae of the royal backs and don'ts.
While members of the royal family are notoriously tight on what is happening behind the heavily draped Buckingham Palace windows, various speculations have captured the public's imagination. Does the Queen really have a secret code to communicate with her staff? Is the family really forbidden to play Monopoly?
Here is the truth behind the royal rules!
1. The royal family can not vote or have political opinions.
Whatever the political party in charge, the monarchy and parliament must work together to make sure everything goes well. As a result, the royal family does not have the right to vote or publicly express their political views (a challenge that Meghan herself has recently faced!). That being said, they are perfectly entitled to their own private beliefs.
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2. The board game Monopoly is forbidden in the royal house.
Rumor has it that Prince Andrew was once gifted with the notoriously time-consuming game and joked, "We do not have the right to play Monopoly at home, it gets too vicious." While many have taken his joke about the intensity of the game at heart, it is safe to badume that it was just that – a joke.
3. The Royals are required to pack an all black outfit when traveling abroad if a family member dies.
This widespread notion probably stems from the fact that the Queen did not have mourning clothes after the sudden death of her father. King George VI forced her to return home abruptly after her Commonwealth tour to Kenya. Although it is not mandatory, it is more important to be reasonable if it is necessary.
4. Although it is a reasonable precaution, eating shellfish carries a reasonable risk of food poisoning, especially for people eaten raw, such as oysters. This is definitely not a rule. Just ask Prince Charles.
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5. Two heirs are not allowed to travel together to protect the lineage.
While the Queen sometimes departed from the rules of air travel and allowed two heirs to fly together, Charles and William rarely ride in the same car. . However, Prince William and Prince George often do so, perhaps because George is (a little) further down the line of the estate. The rule does not apply to Prince Harry because he is now sixth in the line.
6. The Royal Family does not open Christmas Day presents
That's right, but do not worry – no Grinch here! Traditionally, they open gifts at tea time on Christmas Eve.
7. Garlic is forbidden
This one is true. It is said that the Queen hates garlic, a fact that Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall recently revealed. At one appearance on MasterChef Australia she said that garlic is a "no-no" – especially at royal events and state banquets where there has a lot of chatter.
8. The Queen always wears vibrant colors so be easily spotted in a crowd.
True! The Queen's Rainbow Wardrobe is both chic and practical. In the documentary, The Queen at 90 the Queen's daughter-in-law, Sophie, Countess of Wesbad, said: "She must stand out so that people can say," I've seen the Queen. "Do not forget that when she shows up somewhere, the crowd is at two, three, four, ten, fifteen, and someone wants to be able to say that she saw a little bit of the hat." the Queen by the way. "[19659022] Max Mumby / Indigo / Getty; Alex Lentati / WPA / Getty; Mark Cuthbert / UK Press / Getty; REX / Shutterstock