60 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.

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.

Royal wedding parties are usually made up of younger children.

Now, the family can marry someone of any faith.

They aren't allowed to vote or speak publicly about politics either.

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 other foods.

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.

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!

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

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

The dress code is modest, and no members are seen in casual clothing.

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