There are many rules that members of the royal family you have to follow and princess kate middleton recently revealed that an unspoken rule is that you can’t sign autographs. Keep scrolling to learn about the reasoning behind the rule, other royal family guidelines, and more.
Why doesn’t Kate Middleton sign autographs?
Kate refused to sign an autograph when she made a surprise visit to the Chelsea Flower Show in London on May 22. As she interacted with 100 students from 10 different elementary schools at the inaugural Children’s Picnic, she was asked to sign sheets of paper.
Instead of leaving her signature, the Princess of Wales drew sketches for the children at the event.
“My name is Catalina. I’m not allowed to write my signature, it’s just one of those rules,” she explained, according to Peoplebefore drawing flowers and plants for children
Are members of the royal family allowed to sign autographs?
Members of the royal family reportedly avoid signing autographs due to the risk of forgery, according to the daily express.
However, some of the royals have tried to appease fans in other ways by posing for selfies and chatting with their fans.
What other rules do members of the royal family follow?
Kate, her husband, prince williamand his other family members have to follow several strict rules due to their status as royals.
Before her death in September 2022, Queen Elizabeth forbade William, Kate, prince harry, Duchess Meghan Markle and his other relatives to say certain words in his presence. According harper’s bazaarsome banned words include “toilet,” “sofa,” and “perfume.”
Another rule implemented by the queen was that garlic was not allowed in Buckingham Palace.
“We can never serve anything with garlic or too many onions”, chef Darren McGradywho cooked for the royal family for 15 years, said Plus Recipes.
Former Buckingham Palace Chef john higgins confirmed Darren’s claims while talking to the Canadian Domestic Post in 2016. “The Queen is a wonderful lady, the royal family are wonderful people, but they are missing out on garlic because they don’t cook with garlic at Buckingham Palace,” he said. “I guess, in case you get the actual burp.”
Other rules include that family members cannot wear fur, they must follow a strict dress code, women must wear hats at all formal events, tiaras are reserved for married women, and they must always accept gifts from admirers.
