50 Strict Rules the Royal Family Has to Follow

When the Queen stands, it's protocol for everyone to follow.

When dining as a family, after the Queen has taken her last bite, everyone needs to stop eating.

Royal wedding parties are usually made up of younger children.

Now, the family can marry someone of any faith.

The Royal Family isn't allowed to vote or speak publicly about politics.

Since voting is off the table, members of the Royal Family aren't allowed to hold any type of political office.

At dinner parties, the Queen begins by speaking to the person seated to her right. During the second course of the meal, she switches to the guest on her left.

Don't even think about approaching them with that selfie stick.

Shellfish is off limits to the family, namely because it is more likely to cause food poisoning than others.

It's rumored that the royal family can't be touched by non-royals, and Kate's awkward reaction to LeBron James throwing his arm around her in a photo is full-blown proof.

Seating is arranged by order of precedence at all royal events, but factors like age, language, and interests go into account when organizing events.

The Office of the Marshal of the Court refer to themselves as "mini hosts."

The Royal Family's dress code is modest, and no members are seen in casual clothing.

Every morning, the Queen has English breakfast tea (duh) followed by Cornflakes.

The family's annual Christmas celebration is held at the Queen's Sandringham Estate in Norfolk, and she arrives a week early to prepare.