“Think being a princess is a dream? These 10 royal rules Kate Middleton has to follow might change your mind” đđ« From banned selfies to giving up her personal income, Kateâs royal life is packed with strictâand often surprisingârestrictions. Curious which rule shocked fans the most? Full list and details in the article below đ
Being married to the future king sounds like a dreamâbut itâs not all about titles and fancy events. Catherine, Princess of Wales, even though sheâs one of the highest-ranking women in the royal family (only Queen Camilla ranks higher), still has to follow some very strict and strange rules. Some of them are so surprising, theyâre hard to believe!
Here are 10 simple things that most people enjoy every day, but that Kate Middleton isnât allowed to do.
1. Make Her Own Money
It might sound unbelievable, but royals like Kate aren’t allowed to earn their own money. Remember when Prince Harry and Meghan Markle stepped away from royal life to become financially independent? Kate doesnât have that option. She canât earn a salary, accept payment, or make money from her hobbies. For example, even though Kate takes beautiful photos of her children, she shares them for free through official channelsâsheâs not allowed to sell them.
2. Vote in Elections
Democracy doesn’t apply the same way to the royal family. Royals are expected to stay neutral, so theyâre not allowed to vote or share political opinions. That means Kate canât participate in elections or even run for office if she wanted to.
Prince Harry once mentioned that he has never voted in the UK in his entire life.
3. Play Monopoly
Yes, even family game nights have limits! The late Queen banned the game Monopoly from being played in the royal household because she thought it was âtoo aggressive.â So Kate wonât be battling it out for Boardwalk anytime soon.
4. Have Personal Social Media Accounts
In todayâs world, itâs strange to think of someone without their own Instagram or Facebook. But Kate isnât allowed to have private social media accounts. Everything she shares with the public is carefully posted through official royal pages, managed by a team of PR experts and photographers. No casual selfies or everyday snaps for her.
5. Take Selfies with Fans
If youâre hoping to snap a selfie with Kate, youâre out of luck. Royals are expected to greet people with handshakes and smiles instead of posing for selfies.
According to royal expert Victoria Arbiter, selfies are seen as âtoo informal.â Also, royals donât give autographs to prevent their signatures from being forged.
6. Eat Shellfish
Believe it or not, certain foods are off-limits too! Royals, including Kate, are advised not to eat shellfish while traveling or attending events. The reason? Itâs to avoid any chance of food poisoningâroyal schedules are packed, and getting sick isnât an option.
7. Continue Eating After the King
One strange rule at royal dinners is that when King Charles III finishes eating, everyone else must stop too. Even if youâre still hungry, once the King puts down his fork, the meal is over.
And at formal events, no one announces when itâs time to wrap up, so guests have to pay close attentionâor risk an awkward moment.
8. Go to Bed Before the King
Itâs also considered rude to leave the social gathering before the King does. This was something Princess Diana reportedly found very difficult. For Kate, it likely means staying up late and making conversation until King Charles decides to call it a night.
9. Travel with Her Children
This old rule still technically exists. In the past, royal heirs were not supposed to travel together to protect the line of succession. Kate and Prince William have often traveled as a family anyway, but officially, the tradition discourages it.
10. Remove Her Coat in Public
One of the oddest rules: Kate canât take off her coat in public. Thatâs why she often wears coat-style dresses that look polished and neat without needing to be removed indoors. The goal is always to maintain a graceful and tidy appearance.
Being a princess might seem magical from the outside, but clearly, itâs full of rules and restrictions that make it more like a full-time job.
Thanks so much for reading! If you found these royal rules as fascinating as I did, leave a comment belowâIâd love to hear what you think!
