What Kate Middleton can’t do – from eating oysters to playing Monopoly

Kate Middleton is adored all over the world. Unlike the rebel Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Cambridge strictly adheres to royal rules and traditions, especially avoiding things that are simply forbidden to her. So what shouldn’t Prince William’s wife do?

Surprised? It would seem that there is nothing wrong with the Duchess signing a few cards for fans. However, the Queen is concerned that the signature of members of the royal family may be forged and used for fraudulent purposes, so she has strictly forbidden their sample to be left anywhere.

It turned out that there was an unspoken rule in the palace: during dinner, once the queen had finished eating, the rest of the family had to put their plates away, even if they hadn’t finished their meal. That is why the relatives of Elizabeth II. two options: either stay hungry or adapt to the pace of eating the monarch’s food. I wonder how King Charles is now.

Can you imagine your life without your favorite social networks? Now think: is it so great to be part of the royal family if you can’t just post a beautiful photo on social media? Yes, yes, the Duchess is deprived of that simple joy which has long since become a part of our life with you. Kate and William have an official page on Instagram (the social network is recognized as extremist and banned on the territory of the Russian Federation), but this is more of a work account that talks about their activities than something ordinary, everyday. The ban on their own social networks spread for a reason: again, all because of the threat of leaking personal confidential information.

Katherine and William met at college, where the girl studied art history. Unfortunately, Middleton will not be able to use her major’s degree for its intended purpose as she is prohibited from working. The duchess is allowed to participate in socially significant activities – participate in the opening of state facilities, represent the country at international events, participate in educational projects. But, for example, photography remained just a hobby for Kate.

Perhaps Meghan Markle broke this rule the most. Against the background of Harry and Kate, Kate and William seemed to be prim, they lost interest in each other as husbands, but all this is far from the truth. Just smart – Catherine strictly follows protocol. Perhaps only Elizabeth II surpassed her in restraint.

We would like to write that the royal family tries to be closer to the people in this way, but the reality is much more prosaic. The royals do not eat clams, oysters and other shellfish because they can become poisonous due to improper storage. According to the palace, the royal family cannot afford to risk life and health for a momentary gastronomic pleasure.

The queen insisted: a representative of the royal family should be the embodiment of modesty and gentleness. Nude shades are welcome in manicure: for example, the Queen herself has been applying the same color of nail polish – definitely nude – since 1989! Make-up should also be as natural and subtle as possible.

Middleton liked to experiment with clothes in her youth, but this habit ended when she became the wife of Prince William. Protocol obliges the duchess to wear modest, restrained, austere clothing. And I must say that Katherine found herself in this role: her images are repeated by millions of girls around the world.

We also add the fact that Middleton cannot wear natural fur: such a ban for royal persons was introduced several centuries ago.

Kate likes to go shopping – both to grocery stores and clothing boutiques. Unfortunately, this kind of entertainment is not available only to her: the duchess is obliged to leave the palace only accompanied by bodyguards. It is understandable! Katherine seems to have gotten used to her companions over the years and appears everywhere with them without hesitation.

By becoming part of the royal family, Kate lost the right to vote in her country. The Duchess is forbidden to openly express her political views: this is done in order not to shake the political situation in Britain.

Along with this, Middleton is required to attend to public affairs – attend events, make statements – at all times, even during pregnancy. It’s no secret that Katherine always takes the first months of pregnancy hard, but even this circumstance is not a reason to “take time off”. William was said to have tried to persuade his grandmother to back down, but she remained adamant.

Yes, here’s a fun fact. This ban applies to all members of the royal family: many years ago, Elizabeth II. she forbade her relatives to play this legendary game. Why? Prince Andrew once admitted that the harmless strategy gives them a remarkable thrill: “We can’t play Monopoly because we become cruel in the process.”