Although it seems like everything is handed to the royal family on a platter (well, almost everything), there are hundreds of bizarre rules that members of the British royal family must follow if they want to remain part of the centuries-old tradition. And the British royal family is no different. So what are the most bizarre rules of the British royal family?
Kate Williams, a historian at Royal Holloway University in London, once told the BBC that medieval monarchs believed that they placed on the royal throne by God himself, and ever since British monarchs have seen to it that they are so treated. It turns out that it exists in the British royal family rule for almost anything – from the way snacks are eaten to what board games monarchs can even play.
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Let's see which one bizarre rules must take into account British royal family.
1. Nuts are not eaten in the royal house.
If you ever find yourself in Buckingham Palace, don't be tempted to eat nuts. Namely, the Queen forbade visitors to nibble on the nuts found in the palace, as she was irritated by the nibbling of the policemen who, in 2013, treated themselves to nuts during a visit to the palace.
2. The royal family does not have the right to vote.
Elections are unconstitutional for members of the royal family. Legally, they can vote, but voting in elections for royal members is considered inappropriate, as they are representatives of all social classes.
3. Monarchs are not allowed to play Monopoly.
Although it is not prohibited by law, Prince Andrew has stated that it is forbidden to play the board game Monopoly in the royal family. He even called the game "very evil".
4. Members of the royal family may not work/be employed.
Despite all the privileges that a member of the royal family has, he is still not allowed to work for a salary. Instead, they are encouraged to make official appearances and public appearances. This means they work with charities and voluntary organisations.
5. Black crows must be present at the Tower of London fortress.
In 1600, Charles II declared that 6 black crows must always be on the fort of the Tower of London. The legend says that in the absence of black crows on the fort, the building and the kingdom will collapse.
6. Always follow the queen.
If you are ever invited to dine with the Queen, follow her blindly. If he stands up, you must too, and you can only sit down when the highest-ranking monarch sits down.
7. Fur is forbidden for royals.
In 1137, a law was passed that royal members may not wear fur. 866 years later, in 2003, fur was completely banned in Great Britain.
