40+ Royal Rules That Kate Middleton Has to Live By

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Although many people believe that becoming a royal family member means freedom, this isn't exactly true since all members must abide by stringent and often weird rules. The British royals respect their traditions, and Kate Middleton, as the future Queen consort, must obey them. Some customs might seem strange to the average person, but all new family members must conform. Read on to learn the royal rules Kate has to live by.

Stop Eating Rule

The Queen yielded excessive power, and one of her weirdest rules was that everyone eating with her, including Kate, must stop eating once she was done. All members had to observe the Queen while eating and follow protocol.

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Whether or not the Queen was conscious of the "stop eating" rule, all members had to stop eating when she decided to quit. Kate was supposed to abide by this rule, no matter how strange it may sound. It remains to be seen if King Charles will continue this rule.

All Women to Curtsy to the Queen

All women within the royal family, including Kate, must follow the tradition of curtsying to the Queen (now the King) the first time they meet during the day. This posture is a sign of respect, and this tradition has been practiced for centuries.

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Kate is also supposed to curtsy to any other royals who outrank her. For example, the princesses born into the royal family outrank her if Prince William isn't by her side. Even if they're younger than her, she has to curtsy to them.

Reduce PDA

No matter how affectionate Kate may be to the Prince, they're not supposed to show their love in public. As a general rule, public displays of affection (or PDA for short) are frowned upon in the royal family. Things like kissing or cuddling in public aren't allowed.

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Kate should keep a respectable distance from her loved one in public. This tradition is meant to help the royal family maintain their professional demeanor when dealing with members of the public.

No Political Views

Kate shouldn't express any political views or opinions since she's required to be neutral. The royal family shouldn't meddle in political affairs, although Britain is a democracy with a parliament led by a Prime Minister.

The Members of Parliament are elected through a vote. The royal family members, however, don't vote, so they remain neutral in the eyes of the public. While it's not a law, it is a custom that royal members must follow.