As the King Is Standing, So Are You
Reason: To honor and defer to the King
Exception: None
The King of England is precisely that: the head of state. The Royal Rules on this list are all about showing respect for and honoring this sacred status, which has existed for over a thousand years. The Royals have maintained their formality, and guests visiting one of the House of Windsor’s strongholds are required to follow these formal norms. For example, when King Charles III stands, everyone else does, and no one sits until he does, too.
As the King Is Standing, So Are You
Autographs Are Not Permitted
Reason: Risk of someone forging a Royal signature
Exception: None
Prince William, Kate Middleton, King Charles, and other members of the Royal Family frequently attend events with large crowds. In 2023, Princess Kate will gently deny a request for her autograph. She said that the cause was “just one of those rules.” The limitation on Royals signing autographs makes sense, given the possibility of these Royal signatures being reproduced or falsified. Regular individuals have a hard enough time avoiding identity theft at their local PNC, Chase, or Key Bank—can you imagine how difficult it must be for the Royals?
Autographs Are Not Permitted
