30+ Rules That The Royal Family Must Follow

Reason: Table manners
Exception: When not at an event or formal occasion

When we take a sip of tea or coffee, we usually don’t think about how we’re holding the cup. However, Royal Family members keep a close check on them and have strict etiquette requirements, including drinking. When out at an occasion, the Royals must pinch the teacup’s handle with their thumb and index finger, while their middle finger secures the bottom. The explanation for this rule is nothing more sophisticated than basic table manners.

Reason: Lets staff know when to take their plate
Exception: None

At a Royal meal, the crew is always fast to respond, rushing in almost unnoticed to carry away dishes and provide attendees anything they need. To avoid having your plate taken, you must pose your silverware in a specific manner. If a Royal needs to leave the room during supper, maybe for a bathroom break, he or she crosses their utensils. This directs the staff not to remove their plate. When the Royal has finished the meal, he or she positions the utensils at an angle, with the handles facing the bottom-right corner of the dish.