60 Strict Rules the Royal Family Has to Follow

Men of the royal family perform a neck bow, while women curtsy when greeting the Queen.

Members of the royal family take a new name when they're married.

The royal family even refrain from holding hands.

According to the Royal Marriages Act of 1772, royal descendants must seek the monarch's approval before proposing.

Just because you're royal, doesn't mean you can wear any tiara you want. The Queen ultimately decides which tiara a royal bride will wear from her collection on her wedding day.

Every royal bride carries myrtle in her wedding bouquet.

Now, the family can marry someone of any faith.

Quite possibly the weirdest rule, the royal family can't play Monopoly. (Though we imagine this is a "rule" that can be broken.)

Every family member must be prepared with a funeral-appropriate ensemble, in case of a sudden death.

Once Prince George turns 12, he and William will have to fly separately.

In the 12^th century, King Edward III banned all royals from wearing fur—but this rule has been repeatedly broken.

Based on the number of hands she has to shake, it makes sense that Her Royal Highness opts for gloves during public engagements—she doesn't want to get sick!

He always wears tailored shorts, never pants.

The fancier, the better.

If an event is held indoors after 6 p.m., women swap their hats for tiaras.

A woman who attends an event sans tiara is on the market.

Although tiaras were traditionally worn towards the front of the head, the modern style is worn farther back on the head at a 45-degree angle.