What Kate Middleton is forbidden to do – from eating oysters to playing Monopoly

Kate Middleton is adored around the world. Unlike the rebellious Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Cambridge strictly observes royal rules and traditions, including avoiding things that are simply forbidden to her. So what should Prince William’s wife not do?

Surprised? It would seem there’s nothing wrong with the Duchess signing a few cards for the fans. However, the Queen fears that the signature of the royals could be tampered with and used for fraudulent purposes, so she strictly forbids leaving their sample anywhere.

It turned out that there was an unspoken rule at the palace: during dinner, as soon as the queen has finished eating, the rest of the family must also set aside the plates, even if they don’t have the time to finish their meals. Therefore, the relatives of Elizabeth II had two options: either stay hungry or adapt to the consumption rate of the monarch’s food. I wonder how things are going now with King Charles.

Can you imagine your life without your favorite social networks? Now think about it: is it so great to be part of the royal family if you can’t just post a nice photo on social media? Yes, yes, the Duchess is deprived of such a simple joy, which has long been part of our life with you. Kate and William have an official Instagram page (the social network is recognized as extremist and banned in the territory of the Russian Federation), but this is more of a professional account that talks about their activities than something ordinary, everyday. The banning of their own social networks has spread for a reason: again, all because of the threat of leaking confidential personal information.

Katherine and William met at university, where the girl studied art history. Alas, Middleton will not be able to use the diploma of his specialization for the intended purpose, since he is prohibited from working. The Duchess is allowed to engage in socially significant activities – attending the opening of public facilities, representing the country at international events and participating in educational projects. But, for example, photography remained with Kate only at the level of a hobby.

Perhaps Meghan Markle has broken this rule the most. In the context of Harry and Kate, Kate and William seemed to be stuffy, uninterested in each other, but that’s all far from the truth. Just smart-Catherine strictly follows protocol. Passed her in detention, perhaps, only Elizabeth II.

One would like to write that in this way the royal family strives to get closer to the people, but the reality is much more prosaic. Members of the royal family do not eat mussels, oysters and other shellfish as they can become poisonous due to improper storage. According to the palace, the royal family cannot afford to risk their life and health for a momentary gastronomic pleasure.

The queen insists: the representative of the royal family must be the personification of modesty and gentleness. Nude shades are welcome in manicures: for example, the queen herself has been applying the same color of varnish to her nails – definitely nude – since 1989! Makeup should also be as natural and soft as possible.

In her youth, Middleton liked to experiment with clothes, but this habit disappeared as soon as she became the wife of Prince William. The protocol requires the Duchess to wear unpretentious, closed and strict outfits. And I must say that in this role Katherine found herself: her images are repeated by millions of girls around the world.

We also add the fact that Middleton cannot wear natural fur: such a prohibition for royal persons was introduced centuries ago.

Kate loves to shop – both in grocery stores and in clothing boutiques. Alas, this type of pastime is not accessible on its own: the Duchess is obliged to leave the palace only accompanied by bodyguards. It’s understandable! Over the years, Katherine seems to have grown accustomed to her companions and appears with them everywhere without hesitation.

By becoming a member of the royal family, Kate lost her right to vote in her country. The Duchess is forbidden to openly express her political opinions: this is done in order not to undermine the political situation in Great Britain.

Along with this, Middleton is forced to attend to public affairs – attending events, making statements – all the time, even while pregnant. It’s no secret that Katherine always endures the first months of pregnancy hard, but even this circumstance is not a reason for “taking time off”. There were rumors that William tried to convince his grandmother to give in, but she remained adamant.

Yes, here’s a fun fact. This ban applies to all members of the royal family: many years ago, Elizabeth II banned her relatives from playing this legendary game. Why? Prince Andrew once admitted that a harmless strategy arouses remarkable excitement in them: “We can’t play Monopoly because we get cruel in the process.”