10+ strict rules that children of the British Royal Family must follow - VN Intellectuals

Becoming the heir to the throne is not an easy task. That is why princes and princesses in the royal family must follow a series of strict rules from the moment they are born.

Some of the rules in the British Royal Family are so strict that many would consider themselves lucky to be ordinary people.

1. No nicknames or aliases

Neither adults nor children are allowed to call each other by nicknames, whether in private or in public. As influential people in the country, they must show education and elegance. The use of informal names such as mommy (mom), daddy (dad) and cute nicknames are prohibited. However, royal correspondents say the rule is only true on paper, royal members still regularly break them.

2. Dress as prescribed

Members of the royal family cannot wear any clothes they want, and of course children are no exception. Boys are required to wear shorts until the age of 8. Girls must wear a skirt with a vest or socks. As they grow up, they will be taught other dress codes.

3. Do not arbitrarily take selfies, do not give autographs

Selfies that show off personality clearly don't match the elegant image of royalty. They cannot take selfies alone or with fans. The children are also taught not to give signatures to avoid being forged by bad guys.

4. Do not play billionaire chess

One of the weirdest rules royal children must follow is not to play billionaire chess. In 2008, Prince Andrew explained that the Queen found the game addictive and caused conflicts in the family, so people were not allowed to play.

5. Must learn at least one foreign language

From an early age, royal children must learn at least one language other than English to serve their diplomatic service when they grow up. Currently, Prince George and Princess Charlotte are both learning Spanish.

6. Children are the real 'stars' at weddings

We often think of the bride and groom as the focal point of a wedding, but this is not true for the British Royal Family, where the real focus is on the children. They accompany the bride and groom in the set of photos as bridesmaids and groomsmen. Even Queen Elizabeth used to be a bridesmaid when she was a princess.

7. Heirs are not allowed to travel together

This rule was born due to the previous inadequacies of the aviation industry. Airplanes are not considered a safe means of transport, so members of the royal family must protect themselves by not traveling together, in case an accident occurs, there is still a line of succession. Airplanes are the most modern and safest means of transport today, so the Queen has accepted to fly with her heirs more than once in recent years.

8. Learn to be polite

Starting at a very young age, royal children are taught proper manners and etiquette to make a good impression on people. However, they don't always succeed in keeping things serious because, after all, children are still children. For example, Princess Charlotte is often caught sticking her tongue out at reporters.

9. Get all the gifts given

Royal children must show satisfaction and willingness to receive gifts (whether gifts from leaders or the public). They receive gifts on behalf of the Queen and these gifts do not actually become their property. In some cases, they are used as a gift. Unsuitable gifts will be put into the Royal Collection Trust or donated (if worth less than 150 pounds).

10. Going through baptism

All royal babies are baptized with water in the sacred Lily Font vase, which is kept at the Tower of London. This particular item has been in use since 1841. During his ceremony, Prince Louis wore the Honiton robes that George and Charlotte's siblings had worn at their previous christening. This robe has passed through 8 generations in royal history. The cape's prototype dates from 1841, and is sewn in ivory satin and Honiton lace. However, in 2008, the queen used a new version of the original shirt because the old model was too fragile.

11. Do not lean back or put your hands in your pockets

The posture of a royal person when standing up or sitting down was also taught from an early age. When they are standing, the feet should be far apart, more or less shoulder height, the spine should be straight, the chin should be raised slightly, and the hands should not be in the pockets of their pants. When sitting down, their legs should be crossed or flat on the ground.

12. Graduated from school and still have to study

Princesses and princes don't just have a lavish life in the palace. They are trained to fulfill their royal duties. That is why, in addition to being educated at the best private schools and universities in the UK, in their teens, men also have to serve in the army.
Furthermore, all members of the royal family receive training in international relations, public speaking, manners during state visits, socio-economic, cultural and political impacts. treat.

13. Women can't wear crowns until marriage

The crown is considered a sign that you are married. So little princesses will not be able to wear them until they find a common cause.

14. The meal ends when the Queen finishes eating

When the queen starts eating, everyone can eat. When she finished eating, everyone had to finish the meal, even if it was only a piece. This is a tradition that is said to have originated in Queen Victoria. Today, the royal lifestyle should have flexibility in line with modern life, hopefully the Queen will relax the rules so that the young grandchildren and great-grandchildren can calmly complete the meal.