15 Strict Rules Royal Couples Have to Follow

The Royal family may be able to break laws the rest of the world have to follow, but there are some rules and traditions they have follow, that commoners are either oblivious to or don’t even have to consider. Most of these rules come down to how these Royal couples conduct themselves in public and while doing their official duties, and especially in the presence of her majesty, the Queen.
And in that case, some rules make sense. Like the rule against public displays of affection, because who really wants to see the Royal family being overly affectionate while they’re at work. Of course, in more relaxed settings, they have been known to break this rule. Like Prince Harry and Meghan Markle always holding hands or Prince William and Kate Middleton sharing a rare kiss.
There’s also the dress code rule. There have been a number of controversial fashion moment for the women in the Royal family. To us may seem silly but, to the traditions of the royal family, are a big deal.
There are some other rules which seem a little outdated, like the fact that Queen had final say on who her grandchildren and children married. If she didn’t like them, by decree she could veto the union. Or the fact that the Queen approves all Royal wedding dresses before the big day just to make sure they keep with Royal protocols and dress codes.
This list of rules for Royal may seem like a lot, but these Royal couples are often breaking them. Sometimes rules are made to be broken. Let us know in the comments below, which rule was most surprising to you. Also be sure to like, share and subscribe to The Things Celebrity for more on your favourite celeb news.
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CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro
00:25 Dating Under The Radar
01:03 No PDA
01:37 Dress Code
02:21 Rules of Engagement
02:57 Myrtle in the Bouquet
03:26 Religious Beliefs
04:02 Always Behind the Queen
04:28 Saying “Yes” to the Dress
04:59 No Adult Bridal Party
05:30 Tiaras After Marriage
05:57 No Nicknames
06:31 Long Separation Before Divorce
07:10 Post-Divorce Weddings
07:47 No Selfies
08:20 Public Birth Announcement
09:01 Outro
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[@TheThingsCelebrity]

What do YOU think of the rules? 🚫

[@luxuryhub1323]

some are obnoxious

[@derrickjuinor]

They stink

[@kendallcastell]

okay

[@sharonszeles2685]

It's 2022 kiss ur husband r ur wife is beautiful a little kiss is not going to kill u

[@melaniefatkin4046]

@@sharonszeles2685 so true

[@aasenprivate5199]

Just thinking that the only one who has never ever broken these rules has been reigning for 70 years and is still the most beloved Royal in the United Kingdom...

[@barb7124]

You jinxed her dude

[@susantslbry2174]

I love the tradition ❤the class and respect! Simply beautiful 👑

[@oneof_kind3]

Not all da time😬😓

[@deukieszone]

princess diana’s revenge dress was and still is sooo iconic. Im glad she broke the rule

[@debrizzuto5607]

They can do what they want in the privacy of their own room. Something to look forward too!😉

[@sharondavis6674]

The Royals have broken most of these rules.

[@skreety0455]

Royal Rules are meant to be broken. Just not as much as Harry and Meghan.

[@elmienliebenberg9145]

We can forgive the revenge dress! It was stunning, and you know...called for.....!

[@cookamateur]

I think, being show affectionate by modern age royals is not an issue at all as long as they are married.

[@jimmaworkurgessa8247]

I like their rule and the way they dress,talk,walk and so on.

[@zarteirs5863]

Meghan wants to have a royal wedding but still don't want to be in a royal family 🤭 lol

[@1619Mercy]

Who in their mind would want to live in such an unnatural environment. People telling you to change every little thing about yourself. Nothing about you is good enough. Until you are a stepford royal, a cookie cutter artificial inauthentic person. Meghan could never be that. Harry didn’t want to be that either. They did the right thing. I do however think William and Kate did the right thing for themselves.

[@monicakhan7559]

Tell her to go home then we don't like here her here in England

[@tbabys7937]

Ok? She doesn’t have to want to be in a royal family but she probably still wants to have that wedding & let Harry to be able to experience that.....do yk how many people in this world want a royal wedding? Like 😂

[@1619Mercy]

@@tbabys7937 I’m sure a lot less than you can imagine want a royal anything. Look at Kate, though she knew more than Meghan. Kate can’t possibly be happy. Look like she is invisible. Not an authentic bone left in her body. The royals are not normal people. Two brothers who’s bff’s happen to be top drawer pedophiles trafficking in children for the rich and famous. What are the odds of that happening. Harry and Meghan fell in love the old fashioned way. Kate and her mother ran William down, and William did what the queen told him to do. I truly hope both couples are happy.

[@gladyskhumalo9767]

Everything is about Prince Harry and Meghan.

[@caro8120]

William should be king 😊 not the Dad !

[@jeledarichardson67]

Someone forgot to tell charles, he couldn't cheat after marriage

[@Beccinams]

Diana did not borrow her tiara. It is actually a tiara owned by her family.

[@retired5218]

William and Kate seem OK with following the royal rules. After all, he is next in line for the throne. They are already teaching George and Charlotte the rules; they act like little robots already. Harry & Megan don't want to follow the rules so they exited.

[@theenlightenedexchange4817]

exactly

[@skreety0455]

They can kiss their livestock! Very safe!

[@skreety0455]

Unless they're in Paris or the Riviera .

[@fatematabassum5247]

Relax they have 3 children

[@berniceanaya6709]

Princess Diana never borrowed a tiara from the queen on her wedding day, she wore her families tiara (The Spencer tiara). She did borrow a tiara from the queen, but she was also given a tiara from the queen as a wedding gift but when she got a divorce from Charles she had to give it back to the queen.

[@saraandersson2372]

Rest in pece Queen Elizabeth

[@gregorycarlson6632]

What’s PDA?? Probably a dumb question, but somebody help me out here. Is it “Public Displays of Affection “??🤔

[@Pearl-RoseNene]

Public Display of Affection

[@Robinicat]

Quite frankly, I am disgusted with all the outrageous pomp and circumstance...and the burden of expense that the British people must carry to support the royal family. Shouldn't the members of the royal family do away with all this frivolous tradition and thereby cut way back on their spending? They could donate their properties to the country and pay taxes like the commoners. King Charles has someone run his daily bath and the temperature must be a certain temperature, no more, no less. Also, he has never dressed himself! With the UK in deep financial trouble and its youth out of control, families on welfare and 17% of its people in subsidized council homes, it is obvious where to cut back in order for the royal family to help its people. I say, "Off with their heads!".

[@Ariverse_]

No nicknames, selfies, dating out of radar, saying "yes" to all dresses, to be always behind the queen... I mean what the heck is all these?!! We're living in 2022 not in 16th century

[@anne-lauregranville753]

I agree for your comment 💯💯

[@anne-lauregranville753]

@@ladyruthchistianvitoria654 Well👏 To you too.😘

[@Wiggleandwaggle1234]

Royals are before us all. If they start breaking these rules then they will look sloppy and like the rest of us. The queen is our ruler so of course the rest of the family are walking behind her to show respect.

[@derrickjuinor]

@@ladyruthchistianvitoria654 I may be teached that some more

[@derrickjuinor]

@@ladyruthchistianvitoria654 you said something about rules

[@maritzaoviedo3724]

Good afternoon I think the ruler kiss in public when are married don't make sense . Except is a long kiss . Anyway they are happy with their rules , blessings.

[@1619Mercy]

This is a new day. Harry and Meghan are doing their own thing since being kicked out of the monarch. Yet the monarch can’t seem to let go. Best decision they made for themselves, 💃🏾🕺🏻💃🏾🕺🏻

[@sonjahabgood9239]

They weren't kicked out they wanted to leave and they got their wish. Pity the excuse was privacy they are doing the opposite always wanting the spotlight and destroy someone life. The both of them are shallow void of emotions for others. I don't have a problem with them holding hands. Everybody on earth has a culture ect that they follow and respect. They could show respect toward the rules ect of the RF and the rest of briton people wants

[@1619Mercy]

@@sonjahabgood9239 They wanted to get away from the excessive racist hatred and abuse directed at Meghan from the royal tabloids. The world now see’s and feels the hatred Coming out of GB for this biracial woman. Shame on the royals and good for Meghan and Harry. They are FREE to live as they chose with respect and dignity around people who love and care for them. If you want them to go away, stop talking about them.

[@evelynlivingston6761]

Do you think they're doing their own thing ? He wants to wear the royal uniform, they want their kids to be prince and princess. They want charles to foot their expenses .. yup they're doing their own thing.

[@1619Mercy]

@@evelynlivingston6761 Yes… there own thing.. btw they don’t need Charles money, he can spend it on his horse.

[@evelynlivingston6761]

@@1619Mercy and yet they are relentless in pursuing Charles for him to pay for their security and other expenses. They thought people were going to pay $$$$ to hear them speak but they are irrelevant and no one is interested. Gotta feel sorry for Harry. Marrying Megan was an enormous mistake. His face shows how miserable he is.

[@uzmasiddiqi8190]

These are the taboos if u don’t want to follow them ,don’t enter in this family

[@kourtneyowen262]

Hi

[@shorouqtahraoui]

Based Royal Palace

[@ladon6688]

Diana had her own terra

[@LSingh-hu6ml]

These rules are not so hard to follow. Some of these rules applies to other normal people cultures.

[@oneof_kind3]

Well u don't know that if ur not a Royal so it very rude to assume😬

[@LSingh-hu6ml]

@@oneof_kind3 you don't have to be royal to follow some of these. It's done by normal people also. It's called manners, protocol, etiquette. If you're born in certain races you have to follow some of these and more. If you were born before independence of your country you followed certain British customs.

[@oneof_kind3]

@@LSingh-hu6ml 🙄but still _how do u know u only know if that is ur culture so I'mma say it again ur rude for assuming🥱and if it is it might be easy for u but that doesn't mean it is easy for dem if u wanna act like ur soo smart at least do it right L. SINGH 🤷‍♀️ like.. U were wrong accept it it is life this is a childish conversation I am to big for dis ok! 🙄Like its life and u have a choice be childish or accept it like ur lowkey being childish the truth hurts hun deal with it😬😓🥱

[@LSingh-hu6ml]

@@oneof_kind3 you're obviously not very smart. How does my comment apply to you? You're the one who obviously need to go learn some manners.

[@vn3034]

It's old we are on a new era. They should be allowed to hold hands. Show some affection if not, How would the new generation know they care. 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@celebvillage]

Am I the only one that thinks some of these rules are utter nonsense?

[@biancachis8516]

Nope. You're not the only one.

[@JoJo86155]

So antiquated.

[@TheThingsCelebrity]

Apparently not 😆

[@piggybonny]

Silly .

[@heatherross1500]

I don't think they are nonsense as much as I feel they are outdated. The British royalty holds themselves to a higher standard than that of Hollywood. They are holding on to their moral codes so the public respect them as a monarchy. In today's society it may seem outdated but I get why they have these rules in place. They are seen by the world of many different cultures and use a basic code of ethics to gain respect from those different cultures. It only seems strange to us because we are westerners.

[@robertweinblatt2018]

They’re human, not royal

[@ilseryan8145]

Finally, someone speaking the truth💕👍

[@rosiekaytrevino166]

❤️🙏🌼

[@saanvi792]

pls give me a heart ❤️

[@TheThingsCelebrity]

💕

[@Paxstellssis]

Alot people want to be a royal but they have lots of rules like dating

[@TheThingsCelebrity]

Would you want to be a royal? With all these rules? 😊

[@Paxstellssis]

It depends!

[@Paxstellssis]

And I'm on my phone 24/7 and we can't really watch our phones but life is Definitely tough GJ

[@skreety0455]

Like Megan?

[@ilseryan8145]

I just want to be free spirited and live with nature.

[@theresacorrea1721]

I wonder they have tv raido

[@luxuryhub1323]

the rule against public displays of affection, its probably infringes on their fundamental human right

[@lydiapicano8806]

What it does do is it gives them a frame work for expected behavior. The royals have alot of perks paid by the British taxpayer so, they need to be more mindful of their behavior than a regular citizen.

[@kendallcastell]

pretty self explanatory.. they're royals after all

[@tamaraward964]

😁

[@kieshellsmall6968]

And human beings

[@carmenbrown3437]

So they change the rules whenever they want. You should ask what rules do they keep? The list would be shorter.

[@Nicole-uy5yn]

Megan breaking their Rules

[@rebeccablaylock9761]

Of course mm does what she wants.!!!!..

[@bobbiemontgomery6584]

Rebecca Blaylock - You know absolutely nothing about Meghan, other than from the UK tabloid, whom is the father of lies/ This woman has been lied on, harassed, it's ridiculous. UK media is the worst in the world. Never thought the UK could be so evil, rude, and prejudice. Why didn't the media do research on Meghan? Other than report false lies on where she was born, she lived in a ghetto, etc. This goes to show you know absolutely nothing about this woman. Because she is a biracial American woman, not a white British woman. She is smarter than most on this board, and you probably never knew or cared that she worked with the US embassy in Buenos aires, she worked AS global ambassador provision canada, she travel to Rwanda for Clearwater campaign, also with the United Nations entity for general quality and the empowerment of women as an advocate. So you need to do your research before you judge someone. She has done more perhaps than you ever have done in your lifetime, and she did all of this before she met Harry. You act as if Harry did not have a wild side, most importantly, she asked if he was nice. Only you people are so caught up with royalty, without looking at a person's heart. The royalty aren't perfect people they are not God. They lie, commit adultery, and with all the crazy rules can see where some smoked and drink themselves to death. And yet try to cover up their actions. So before judging someone, do your research! Only God can judge. Besides this is a woman Harry asked to marry him, he did not ask your opinion....So speak when you know truth, and if it came out of the person's mouth, not by social media, honestly people can be so ignorant to believe everything they hear.

[@maryh9569]

The other Royals as well ,Look at how William is cheating on Kate ,Oh that's right ,that's not one of the Royals rules,

[@skreety0455]

Like most Royals!

[@estherlawrence3113]

this is disaster..wahala..harry run ooo

[@trudemoore5036]

And u wonder WHY Harry took his wife away? Just RIFICULOUS!

[@brat_n_boujee6300]

exactly that's why these rules are obnoxious

[@marymacbeth5922]

IT took him ~ and he has so little sense, he allowed it.

[@alinahavlishyna2389]

But wy?!

[@cathyconklin5135]

I’m a Catherine and I hate to be called Kate!! Kate is ok if you spelled with a K not a C………..

[@braydencooper3888]

These rules are so outdated

[@ursherettepaul3467]

nutmeg mackerel obviously didn't get the memo, or she probably did and disrespected it like she does most things.

[@patriciapierce19561]

WHAT ???

[@TheThingsCelebrity]

Which one shocked you the most?

[@tyronegungadeen3646]

With all these rules,how did they end up having kids?

[@rhi_anna6881]

I'm saying

[@ilseryan8145]

With the housekeeper

[@estherlawrence3113]

i have asked that question oo

[@samuelvictor5020]

Good evening kate madam hru gbu

[@ellaloftis3802]

These rules are not good for a family

[@maryricketts7337]

No tattoos didn’t make the list….

[@rebeccablaylock9761]

I think Prince Harry should have waited till they investigated mm

[@maryh9569]

Rebecca is that's how your marriage started,You being investigated?What did you do lady , Maybe Duchess Meghan should've investigated Harry , Perhaps,

[@skreety0455]

Harry should have adopted a neutrally sexual lifestyle. And remained gaily go lucky. He's lost his charm.

[@maryh9569]

@@skreety0455 So have most married men with kids ,A home ,bills ,Job , daily responsibilities, Harry's can't act childish forever, William doesn't be with his friends,Why should Harry ,It's a time for all things,He's a husband and father now ,Time to grow up ,

[@skreety0455]

@@maryh9569 Maybe a Duke hates to wash dishes! The Drudgery of Middle Class Morality! It's Draining!!!!

[@maryh9569]

@@skreety0455 Apparently so is William,😂After all Charles wasn't much of a fatherly example to follow,But Skreety 04 in the US we have an invention called a Dishwasher,Maybe unheard of there in the UK ,😂

[@cassieluv7869]

🤭🤭🤭

[@a.h4271]

Only Harry and Meghan truly love each other and thank God they moved away from that. The other couples look mserable.

[@Annie-ZA]

What a joke! Just look how miserable Harry is. It's clear and in plain sight for EVERYONE to see. Poor guy is like her bullied slave.

[@katewhite7652]

You’re joking right? She carries his balls in her purse! That’s not love!

[@zayuahabdulsamat52]

It’s alright for them to leave the royals. It’s their right. But, they should not tell the public about the way she has been treated by the royals. The royals respect Harry n Megan’s decision to leave the royals. So do Harry n Megan.

[@imajhawk11]

They don’t look miserable to me. They seem happy!

[@Annie-ZA]

@@imajhawk11 It's all a show!

[@zeek4749]

Taliban has rules too hahaha 🤣

[@asianguy7394]

water drink ples . good night .

[@camdynirvin3308]

Those are so many rules why didn’t they should stop having so many rules because like they can do what they want it’s not the end of the world if they don’t follow it the rules

[@itisagadisa9712]

Why no kissing?

[@tinascorizzi6188]

All foolishness

[@jacknelson927]

These rules are so outta date it’s 2022 the years of expressing yourselves some are allowed to some aren’t don’t understand them we’re not living in the olden ages anymore

[@katewhite7652]

Fortunately, we in the UK embrace our traditions.

[@susantslbry2174]

How sad to compare the “older ages” with the destructive, disastrous, low class way of today. I’d rather be considered out dated🥰👏🏻💯💯

[@idacardozo8693]

The Royal Fily .....pl don't put ur secrets out. ...Try to solve. The problems. among ur family members...people are commenting as they like..It can happen but don't repeat . U know it also comes from our forefathers.,.pl don't create problems... ...This Royal family is full of Graces n Blessings. Bestowed by the Almighty, Father... God bless ull ,t c ,. Love ull ..

[@ametrineambrosia4929]

They aren't reading your comment!

[@tamadventures1969]

Wow that's sad how Megan is not getting no love she's being blamed for everything she does. he who have not sinned cast the 1st stone

[@emiliakwambication9808]

I love Meghan...I love her so much.

[@tammyflonta1238]

Megan did this to herself. Blamed it on racism which is BS!!! She was treated fairly by the queen just pissed off her kid's didn't recieve Royal titles. Oh well Harry and her stepped down so they claim they want privacy 😏 but run all over Hollywood elites trying to still use titles for 💰 🤑

[@elizabethpieters7798]

Enough with the fabricated stiries and made up nonsense.

[@vanessa81845]

Megan the SNAKE

[@robyndempsey5973]

Where's the respect in your comment you don't know the whole truth only what you've been fed by media..

[@monaandersen2123]

What happend . I profer to se when you kissing your wife .sol please can you help me to give place 2 cello fantastiskt good to play. Soli deo gloria l pray every day

[@rodriguezvanessa8583]

Well they don’t have to follow them, they just choose too. Megan and Harry break rules all the time lol

[@esthervincent6010]

I have no idea they are so many rules for a royal family to follow the Dress Code is propbably the most important one but Rules of Engagment I do not agree because Love and Duty does not mix but also it doesn't even matter what they believe what matters that they love each other. I am more surprised than ever that Divorce seems to be a parade of pleasure but what I do know that God does not like that sort of wickedness.

[@mosesongwenyi7966]

That's why Kate Middleton always looks very unhappy. I can't imagine the pressure in there.

[@ametrineambrosia4929]

She doesn't look unhappy!

[@dilciaseecharan2146]

Meghan is breaking all the rules

[@elizabethdunn8961]

Kate did not borrow a tiara from the queen, she used her family tiara

[@shellbythesea12]

Catherine does not have a family tiara. You are confusing lady Diana Spencer with Catherine.

[@mrsshoaibtayab9078]

Megan is just a spot on Royal

[@skreety0455]

Then why did she abandon London?

[@farrukhahmad453]

Can we friends really ??

[@mrsshoaibtayab9078]

@@farrukhahmad453 ya Habibi come to Dubai

[@farrukhahmad453]

@@mrsshoaibtayab9078 ?

[@mrsshoaibtayab9078]

@@farrukhahmad453 ya Habibi come to Dubai

[@GabrielaJ.]

William and Kate do not kiss or hug each other because they do not love each other, Carlos and Camilla do, at least they do have love. Facts 💁🏻‍♀️

[@TyeArtisik]

Y'all say anything

[@ursherettepaul3467]

And how exactly could and would you know this???🙄

[@Annie-ZA]

Utter BS!!! 😝

[@aasenprivate5199]

@@ursherettepaul3467 She doesn't

[@ursherettepaul3467]

@@aasenprivate5199 Thank you!

[@Imbored_160]

Hi

[@Imbored_160]

Like literally hi

[@kyliekiptum7830]

Hi

[@skreety0455]

High!