What hasQueen Elizabeth IInever been allowed to do?
Tragically, this phenomenon even contributed to thedeath ofPrincess Dianain 1997.
In fact, there are plenty of things that Queen Elizabeth has never been allowed to do.
Read on to find out what they are!
This also means that the Queen can’t vote or stand for election.
AsReutersexplained, physical contact is actually one of the “greatest taboos surrounding the British monarch.”
Sometimes, in fact, Queen Elizabeth has actually welcomed contact with people.
For Queen Elizabeth, however, dinner parties have never been that relaxed.
Formula 1 star Lewis Hamilton found out about the dining etiquette rule the hard way.
As he explained onThe Graham Norton Show, he was seated next to Queen Elizabeth at a lunch gathering.
We can’t imagine always having such strict rules at the dinner table!
However, unlike other celebrities, the Queen has never been allowed to sign her autograph.
Has she ever scrawled her name for an adoring fan?
By the sound of things, Queen Elizabeth rarely signs her own name, period.
Sadly, Queen Elizabeth never had the freedom to choose baby names the way most of us have.
That was certainly the case withMeghan and Harry’s shortlist of royal baby names.
For instance, Prince Charles’full nameis Charles Philip Arthur George.
That’s three middle names!
But what about Queen Elizabeth?
Would she ever be caught sharing a moment of affection withher husband, Prince Philip?
Well, according toExpress, way back in 1953, Philip kissed the Queen during her coronation.
And, in 1991, he kissed her on the cheek during New Year celebrations.
But aside from a handful of other pecks, the Queen has kept her romantic life decidedly private.
It’s hard to imagine seeing Queen Elizabethwith her legs crossed these days.
However, for members of the royal family, using a nickname isn’t really allowed.
In fact, there are plenty ofsecret nicknames royals have behind closed doors.
According toVogue,Queen Elizabeth was called “Lilibet” while she was growing up.
Additionally, her husband, Prince Philip often calls her, “Cabbage” (viaHello!).
An extravagant ceremony follows, in which several officials assist, including someone called “the Remembrancer.”
Apparently, the tradition dates all the way back to the reign of Queen Elizabeth I!
Speaking of travel, here’sthe real reason Queen Elizabeth doesn’t have a passport.
When it comes to foods, the royals have a surprising number of rules and regulations.
Foreign tap water is also not allowed for the same reason.
Garlic is reportedly off limits, too, according to a former palace chef (viaFood & Wine).
First of all, Queen Elizabeth has never been allowed to grow long nails.
As sources toldOK!magazine, long, colorful nails are an absolute no-no in the palace.
Additionally, Queen Elizabeth has to be mindful of her hair and makeup.
However, this royal rule doesn’t mean that Queen Elizabeth can’t experiment with makeup looks.
In fact, the Queen is apparently a big lipstick fan!
And according toMarie Claire, Queen Elizabeth even commissioned her own shade for her coronation!
Even when the royals do get to drive by themselves, they’re never really alone.
“They’ll still have their protection officers in tow,” Larcombe explained.
It sounds like Queen Elizabeth rarely gets to enjoy the open road like the rest of us!
According toMirror, each royal always has “up to five highly-trained armed officers to look after them.”
And when Queen Elizabeth visits her Scottish palace Balmoral, she’s apparently joined by dozens of officers.
Some think that it may stand for “Sharon” (viaThe Scottish Sun).
