Two heirs of the British Royal Family cannot fly in a plane together, strict rules have to be followed, Royal family protocols

On hearing the name of the royal family, the thought of living with pride and royal style comes to mind. But it is not so, joining a royal family is a big responsibility. Apart from the royal status and luxury, it also brings with it strict restrictions.

Royal family of britain

The British royal family is also similar. It is said that what is seen is not there. Something similar is the royal family of the British. Even if from afar you feel like wow! what a life. How many would have lived with pride and how many would have been happy. But it can only be seen and heard. It is like asking a caged bird how the sky is. Britain's royal family is also surrounded by strict rules and restrictions in this cage. 

Meghan markle's freedom was snatched away

When American actress Meghan Markle (Meghan, Duchess of Sussex) was interviewed, she also mentioned the rules and restrictions of the royal family. She told how she was bound by the rules of the British royal family and her freedom was snatched away. According to the news agency Reuters, no one could touch Queen Elizabeth II. People were instructed not to hug or try to touch the queen when she saw her. 

Royal family protocol

No one can touch them until the Queen extends her hand to shake hands with herself. Let us tell you that Meghan Markle also had to master the protocol before marrying the Queen's grandson Prince Harry. Lucy Hume, associate director of Debris, a professional coaching company founded in 1769 and an authority on modern British etiquette, explains how the public must live to meet any member of Britain's royal family. 

Rules for meeting a member of the royal family

There are separate rules for men and women to meet any member of the royal family. While greeting any member of the royal family, men have to bow their necks, while women have to bow down to show respect. Not only this, touching any member of the royal family can not even touch it. If he shakes hands with himself then only one can shake hands with him. 

Selfies can be taken with members of the royal family

If you are introduced to a male member of the royal family, he is addressed as 'Your Royal Highness'. Whereas for women, you would address her as Ma'am. Apart from this, if any member of the royal family is seen in public, then you can neither take anyone's autograph nor take selfie. 

When Trump was criticized for running ahead of the Queen

You must have noticed that whenever Queen Elizabeth appeared on public occasions, no one followed her. Even her husband Prince Philip used to walk four steps behind her. This rule was violated by US President Donald Trump. When Trump was in the UK in 2018, he violated many rules. Trump had overtaken the Queen at a public event, for which he was heavily criticized. Not only this, Trump also broke protocol on the red carpet. 

Can you give a gift to a member of the royal family?

Yes, you can happily give a gift to any member of the royal family and the special thing is that they cannot refuse to take it. Let us tell you that it is a strict rule that if a gift is given to a British family, then they cannot refuse to take it. No matter how childish that gift may be. They have to take that in any case.

It is important to take permission for marriage even after proposing

According to the Royal Marriages Act of 1772, royal people and heirs must obtain permission before entering into a relationship. When Prince Harry tied the knot with Meghan, the Queen was not happy with this relationship as Meghan neither belonged to the royal family and was already divorced. But Harry was determined to marry Megan, after which the royal wedding of both was approved. 

Royal family are not allowed to eat garlic and shellfish

Members of the royal family are not allowed to eat garlic and shellfish. The reason for this is that the Queen did not like both these things at all. There is also a ban on eating potatoes, pasta and rice in dinner. The rules of eating food are also different. While eating, the members of the royal family always hold the knife in the right hand and the fork in the left hand. 

Do all the members of the royal family go for a walk together?

No, no two members of the royal family can travel together. Can't even fly in a plane together. For example, King Charles and Prince William will never be able to fly together on a plane. This rule was made so that the danger of the death of both the heirs to the throne could not be created in an accident.