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Kate Middleton's strict post-birth rule

<p>As Prince George celebrated his 10th birthday, reports have emerged of a strict rule that Kate Middleton had to follow after she brought her first child into the world one decade ago. </p> <p>The Princess of Wales gave birth to Prince George at St. Mary's Hospital in London on July 22nd 2013, with the news of the future heir of the throne making waves around the world. </p> <p>When Prince George was born, centuries of royal tradition and protocol meant no one was allowed to know about the royal birth until the late Queen Elizabeth was told first. </p> <p>This strict rule meant that Kate had to wait to tell her parents, family and friends until it was confirmed that the Queen was aware of Prince George's birth. </p> <p>According to reports from <a href="https://www.marieclaire.com/celebrity/royals/queen-elizabeth-found-out-prince-george-birth/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><em>Marie Claire</em></a>, those in the delivery room were also sworn to secrecy to keep their lips sealed. </p> <p>They also reported the Royal protocol in full, which states that the current monarch should be the first call following the birth of a future monarch. </p> <p>In terms of how Queen Elizabeth found out, it was revealed that Prince William - the now next-in-line to the throne - called his grandmother from a specially encrypted phone to break the good news.</p> <p>This isn't the only rule involved in the birth of a royal either, with the huge news coming with a strict set of rules.</p> <p>As well as being the first to learn of the young prince's birth, Queen Elizabeth also had to approve his name due to the fact that he was a direct heir to the throne, and luckily, Prince George Alexander Louis was a hit!</p> <p><em>Image credits: Getty Images</em></p>

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"Tears in my eyes": King's Guard breaks protocol for photo with young royal fan

<p>A member of the King's Guard has been prised online for going out of his way to take a photo with a young man with Down's syndrome, breaking strict protocol. </p> <p>A video of the touching moment, shared by Mike the young man's carer on YouTube, caused a stir thanks to the respectful way the guard acted. </p> <p>Known worldwide for being silent and still even when trying to be distracted by tourists, it is the job of the King's Guard to stand statuesque on duty outside office royal residences. </p> <p>However, footage shows how a kind-hearted member of the Guard moved closer to Mike and the boy who were trying to get a photo to remember their trip to Horse Guards Parade by. </p> <p>Taking to Twitter to post about their day out, Mike who is a professional carer for the youngster, explained, "I've worked for his family and him for a decade now. We were out on a cycle ride on my tandem bicycle and stopped by the Horse Guards Parade."</p> <p><iframe title="YouTube video player" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nxvGCQY8m4c" width="560" height="315" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe></p> <p>He admitted that "both I and the young lad" got a bit of a fright "when he stepped closer to us" because it was so unexpected, adding, "This left me with tears in my eyes for a few evenings."</p> <p>After Twitter users initially thought that Mike was the boy's father, he clarified, "I’m also not his dad, although I’d be proud to be."</p> <p>"I'm very grateful to the soldier," he continued. "I'm lucky I had good parents and went to a Jesuit school that cared about me and taught me well, same for the young lad I'm with. Tears in my eyes."</p> <p>The sweet and respectful moment delighted viewers who rushed to share their thoughts and comments on the scene.</p> <p>One person wrote, "Lovely gesture of kindness. All the guards do an exceptional job with so many tourists."</p> <p>Another social media user added, "Total respect to this Guard especially as this young lad was nervous and total respect to the lads guardian for saying thank you wish more tourists were like him."</p> <p>Someone else wrote, "This Guard never fails to melt my heart. That act of kindness brought a lump to my throat. What a sweetheart he is. Your kindness will come back to you young man."</p> <p><em>Image credits: YouTube</em></p>

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Roger Federer breaks royal protocol with Kate Middleton

<p dir="ltr">Roger Federer is being scrutinised by royal watchers after an awkward moment with the Princess of Wales was caught on camera at Wimbledon.</p> <p dir="ltr">Kate had welcomed Federer and his wife to the Royal Box to watch the match between Elena Rybakina and Shelby Rogers on Tuesday.</p> <p dir="ltr">It was when Federer greeted Kate to a standing ovation in front of the packed crowd, that he had made the controversial mistake of putting his arm around Kate as he said hello.</p> <p dir="ltr">Royal watchers have accused the eight-time Wimbledon champion of breaking royal protocol, as they believed this action caused Kate to “flinch”, and claimed that Federer was “overstepping”.</p> <p dir="ltr">As part of the royal protocol, it is improper for someone to touch a member of the royal family unless they offer their own hand in greeting.</p> <p dir="ltr">This extends to the royal children, who are expected to bow and curtsy to their own parents when in public, which prompted further questions for Federer’s actions.</p> <p dir="ltr">Despite people finding fault in Federer’s actions, the pair of good friends had laughed and enjoyed their time throughout the game.</p> <p dir="ltr">“It did seem that Kate and Roger were getting along pretty well,” <em>Seven News Europe </em>Bureau Chief Hugh Whitfield told <em>Sunrise</em>.</p> <p dir="ltr">“Some might say that Roger, overstepped, the mark stepped, across the fault line by putting his arm, around Kate. They’ve known each other for a long time.</p> <p dir="ltr">“There’ll be questions about whether he broke royal protocol. I think most people were just happy to see them enjoy the day.”</p> <p><em>Image: Getty</em></p>

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"I still don't know what I did wrong": Susan Sarandon reflects on breaking royal protocol

<p dir="ltr">Susan Sarandon has opened up her brush with royalty, and how she was slammed for "breaking royal protocol". </p> <p dir="ltr">The 76-year-old actress recalled attending the Royal Windsor Cup at Guards Polo Club with her youngest son in 2018, where she met Queen Elizabeth. </p> <p dir="ltr">Sarandon said she was given conflicting advice about what to do when she came face-to-face with Her Majesty, as she explains in the documentary Portrait of the Queen.</p> <p dir="ltr">"[When] I got to to England and my friends were like, 'do not bow, whatever you do don't bow, that is so passe'," Sarandon recalled.</p> <p dir="ltr">"You know, there's this push and pull about whether and how much respect you're going to give to the royal family and whatever. They said to me 'don't bow. Do not bow' and I thought, 'well, I'm going to be respectful'."</p> <p dir="ltr">When the day arrived, Sarandon and her son Miles were seated in a different section, where she received a briefing from a royal aide before the Queen arrived for their meeting. </p> <p dir="ltr">"They said: 'Don't ask her any questions. [If] she talks to you, it's okay but don't ask her anything. And this is what you have to do, you know, bow when she comes'," Sarandon recalls.</p> <p dir="ltr">"So I'm all stressed out, I think, 'am I going to bow or am I not going to bow?'</p> <p dir="ltr">"So anyway, the moment came when they finally said: 'Okay, it's your turn to meet the Queen'. And here is what happened - she was sitting down!</p> <p dir="ltr">"So of course, I had to bend over to shake her hand and so it looked like a curtsy. So, at the end of the day, I kind of did bow and the headlines still said after all of that, that I had gone against protocol somehow. I still don't know what I did wrong."</p> <p dir="ltr">At the time, the British press condemned the actress for breaking royal protocol by initiating a handshake with the Queen. </p> <p dir="ltr">Despite the semantics of their meeting, Sarandon said her brief encounter with Her Majesty was perfectly pleasant. </p> <p dir="ltr">"She was lovely to me," Sarandon says.</p> <p dir="ltr">"I don't think we had a very long conversation. I think it was kind of just 'Oh, it's so nice to meet you'. And, and I said 'it's so nice to meet you'. And I remembered that you can't ask her anything."</p> <p dir="ltr">"So that definitely puts a damper on your conversation because she has to be in charge of everything."</p> <p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 4pt;"><em>Image credits: Getty Images</em><span id="docs-internal-guid-5c2187e9-7fff-dce3-bc4f-c6300c456e47"></span></p>

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Kate and Wills break royal protocol

<p dir="ltr">In a rare yet adorable break from royal protocol, Prince William and Kate Middleton have been snapped hugging and kissing each other at a charity polo match in Windsor, England - proving they’re just as in love nearly 20 years after they first met.</p> <p dir="ltr">With royal protocol discouraging such behaviour, the couple rarely engage in these kinds of public displays of affection.</p> <p><span id="docs-internal-guid-ffcd3545-7fff-7f0a-77c7-6cd82eb780d3"></span></p> <p dir="ltr">The 40-year-old future king had been competing in the Out-Sourcing Inc. Royal Charity Polo Cup 2022 match at the Guards Polo Club to raise funds and awareness for several charities the pair support, receiving a participation trophy for his efforts.</p> <p dir="ltr"><img src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/2022/07/kate-wills-hug1.jpg" alt="" /><img src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/2022/07/kate-wills-hug2.jpg" alt="" width="1280" height="720" /><img src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/2022/07/kate-wills-hug1.jpg" alt="" /><img src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/2022/07/kate-wills-hug1.jpg" alt="" /></p> <p dir="ltr"><em>Image: Getty Images</em></p> <p dir="ltr">After the prizes were given out, William embraced his wife, planting a sweet kiss on her cheek.</p> <p dir="ltr">The pair were also snapped walking hand-in-hand after the match.</p> <p dir="ltr"><span id="docs-internal-guid-ce241c43-7fff-ac13-a5cb-60e4c0eb8896"></span></p> <p dir="ltr">It comes just a day of the Cambridges making an appearance at Wimbledon, watching Novak Djokovic take on Jannik Sinner on Centre Court, before sneaking away from the royal box and over to Court No.1 to catch Britain’s Cameron Norrie make his way into the semi-final.</p> <blockquote class="instagram-media" style="background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);" data-instgrm-captioned="" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/CfpFc24NhId/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" data-instgrm-version="14"> <div style="padding: 16px;"> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;"> </div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;"> </div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;"> </div> </div> </div> <div style="padding: 19% 0;"> </div> <div style="display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;"> </div> <div style="padding-top: 8px;"> <div style="color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;">View this post on Instagram</div> </div> <div style="padding: 12.5% 0;"> </div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;"> <div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);"> </div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;"> </div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);"> </div> </div> <div style="margin-left: 8px;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;"> </div> <div style="width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg);"> </div> </div> <div style="margin-left: auto;"> <div style="width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);"> </div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);"> </div> <div style="width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);"> </div> </div> </div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;"> </div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;"> </div> </div> <p style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;"><a style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CfpFc24NhId/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" target="_blank" rel="noopener">A post shared by Duke and Duchess of Cambridge (@dukeandduchessofcambridge)</a></p> </div> </blockquote> <p dir="ltr">Kate arrived on Court No. 1 during Norrie’s third set, with her husband joining her in the fourth, where they were photographed enthusiastically cheering on the Brit.</p> <p dir="ltr"><span id="docs-internal-guid-ad3a7e56-7fff-dbaf-6f25-13bec08fe7f8"></span></p> <p dir="ltr"><em>Image: Getty Images</em></p>

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The most important things that will occur when Prince Philip passes away

<p><strong>1. Operation Forth Bridge</strong></p> <p>Just as there is a plan in place for precisely what will happen upon the death of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II (Operation London Bridge), Operation Forth Bridge dictates what will happen when the Queen’s husband, Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, passes. The Duke has been closely involved with the details of the Operation Forth Bridge, just as the Queen has been with Operation London Bridge. The name refers to a suspension bridge linking Edinburgh to Perth; the Queen and the Duke attended the dedication ceremony for the bridge in 1964.</p> <p><strong>2.</strong><span> </span><strong>We might hear of it before it happens</strong></p> <p>Customarily, the public is forewarned that a royal is on his or her deathbed via Palace bulletin, as was the case with Queen Victoria and George V, reports<span> </span><em>The Guardian</em>.</p> <p><strong>3. But nothing really happens without a Royal Command</strong></p> <p>At that time, whoever is the Lord Chamberlain (the Head of the Queen’s household; currently, it is The Earl Peel) will consult with the Prime Minister (currently, Boris Johnson) and then seek the Queen’s specific commands regarding the death announcement and the funeral. No other action is taken until the death is formally announced by Buckingham Palace. If the Queen predeceases her husband, then these commands will be made by the reigning sovereign (most likely Prince Charles).</p> <p><strong>4. How and when the news will reach the public</strong></p> <p>It’s expected that all of this coordination will happen, and Buckingham Palace will announce Prince Philip’s passing to the media within hours. If death occurs overnight, however, the announcement will come most likely at 8 am. Traditionally, the BBC was the first to know of the death of a member of the Royal Family. That is no longer necessarily the case, with the announcement going out as an alert to the Press Association.</p> <p><strong>5. We will see pre-recorded news segments</strong></p> <p>Almost every major news organisation have pre-recorded films, articles and news segments already recorded or written. “The Times is said to have 11 days of coverage set to roll out, while Sky News and ITN, which have been practising for years substituting the name ‘Mr. Robinson,’ have signed contracts with royal experts who will speak exclusively on their channels,”<span> </span><em>The Week</em><span> </span>reports.</p> <p><strong>6. A national period of mourning will begin</strong></p> <p>Upon the death of the Duke of Edinburgh, the United Kingdom (which includes England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland) will enter a national period of mourning that will last until the funeral, according to The Greater London Lieutenancy. The national mourning period is to be “observed by all,” including national representatives serving abroad.</p> <p><strong>7. What happens during a national mourning period</strong></p> <p>During the national mourning period:</p> <ul class="ul1"> <li class="li1">Flags will be lowered to half-mast, with the exception of the Royal Standard flag, which flies above Buckingham Palace and will not be lowered because it never is (since it represents the monarchy, which is continuous).</li> <li class="li1">The ceremonial “mace” will be draped in black or adorned with a black bow.</li> <li class="li1">Members of Parliament will wear black armbands (8.25cm wide) on their left arm and, in the case of male members, black ties.</li> <li class="li1">Local governments (cities, towns, villages, etc.) will be asked to give “careful thought” to their carrying on of official business.</li> </ul> <p><strong>8. What we’ll see the royals doing during national mourning</strong></p> <p>As soon as the death is announced, members of the royal family, royal households, and representatives of the royal family will be required to wear dark colours and mourning bands, which is why they pack such things when travelling. During the national mourning period, all social engagements will be cancelled, but official engagements may be fulfilled.</p> <p><strong>9. The Queen’s mourning period</strong></p> <p>During the national mourning period, the Queen will most likely not conduct any affairs of state, which, among other things, means no new laws will be passed.</p> <p><strong>10. The funeral</strong></p> <p>As the Queen’s Consort, Prince Philip is entitled to a state funeral (which involves lying in state in Westminster Hall and burial at St. George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle). But it is believed Prince Philip has elected a private military style funeral at St. George’s Chapel with burial at Frogmore Gardens, where Queen Victoria and Prince Albert are interred.</p> <p><strong>11. Who will attend the funeral?</strong></p> <p>Based on Prince Philip’s wishes, it is expected that only his family, friends, and heads of state from the Commonwealth countries will attend the funeral service, according to the<span> </span><em>Independent</em>.</p> <p><strong>12. Everyone will stand when the royal family enters the funeral</strong></p> <p>The funeral of Prince Philip will be one of the rare occasions when the royal family attends a private funeral. Traditionally, they only attend state funerals, sending royal representatives to private funerals instead. When the royal family enters the chapel, the entire congregation will rise as they make their way to their seats, according to Debrett’s, a leading expert on British etiquette.</p> <p><strong>13. After the funeral</strong></p> <p>After the funeral of her husband, it is expected that the Queen will resume her royal duties. However, there is no guarantee that she will. After Queen Victoria’s husband, Prince Albert, passed in December 1861, Victoria remained in seclusion for years, not even appearing for the opening of Parliament (the Queen is expected to open each session of Parliament). When she did finally appear, she refused to speak (as is customary), leaving that to the Lord Chancellor instead.</p> <p><strong>14. The line of succession won’t change</strong></p> <p>Since Prince Philip was not in the royal line of succession, it will not be affected by his death. Queen Elizabeth II will remain on the throne until her death, at which time Prince Charles, her eldest son, will ascend to the throne.</p> <p><em>This article originally appeared on<span> </span><a rel="noopener" href="https://www.readersdigest.com.au/culture/14-things-that-will-happen-when-prince-philip-dies?pages=2" target="_blank">Reader's Digest Australia</a>.</em></p>

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Serena William praises "super strict" Aus Open COVID-19 protocols

<p>Tennis superstar Serena Williams has praised the intense COVID-19 protocols in Adelaide as she finishes her two-week quarantine ahead of the Australian Open.</p> <p>She spoke on<span> </span><em>The Late Show with Stephen Colbert<span> </span></em>and praised the "super intense" biosecurity rules.</p> <p>“It’s super, super strict, but it’s really good,” Williams said.</p> <p>“So, Australia right now has, the last I heard, zero cases of COVID. So that is unbelievable, right, the whole country? That is really amazing.</p> <p>“So when we come here in Australia, everyone has to quarantine in a room for 14 days. It’s insane and super intense but it’s super good because after that you can have a new normal like we were used to this time last year in the United States.”</p> <p>“They’re doing it right. It’s definitely hard with a three-year-old to be in the hotel all day, but it’s worth it because you want everyone to be safe at the end of the day.”</p> <p>Her praise comes after many tennis stars have been vocal about their disapproval of the intense quarantine rules.</p> <p>World No. 2 Rafal Nadal said that he felt "very sorry" for those in lockdown.</p> <p>“We knew that the measures were going to be strict because we knew that the country is doing great with the pandemic,” Nadal said.</p> <p>“It’s normal to complain in some way but on the other hand when you have little bit wider perspective of what’s going on … you see how many are dying around the world.</p> <p>“You see how many people are losing their father, their mum, without having the chance to say goodbye. It’s a real thing, that’s what’s happening in my country for example. Close people to me are suffering this situation.</p> <p>“You have to stay a little more positive. I feel that we are privileged people today, having the chance to keep doing our jobs.”</p>

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​The one royal fashion protocol Kate Middleton deliberately ignores

<div class="post_body_wrapper"> <div class="post_body"> <div class="body_text "> <p>The royal family have laws they must follow for every public greeting they have.</p> <p>This also comes down to food choices and particularly, wardrobe decisions.</p> <p>Guidelines such as wearing light nail polish and avoiding black clothing during daytime royal engagements are all rules the British family are reportedly required to follow.</p> <p>However, the Duchess of Cambridge is one of the latest members to apparently break protocol during a recent engagement in Norfolk, to open the Nook Children’s Hospice, as part of her role as patron of the East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices.</p> <p>The Duchess donned an eye-catching magenta skirt by Oscar de la Renta, black Gianvito Rossi heels and an Aspinal of London clutch.</p> <p>She finished the look off with a black pair of opaque tights – which is, according to royal experts, a massive no-no.</p> <p><em><a rel="noopener" href="https://edition.cnn.com/specials/politics/state-cnn-politics-magazine" target="_blank">CNN</a> </em>royal expert Victoria Arbiter says it is irregular for royals to be spotted out in public wearing non skin-coloured tights or pantyhose.</p> <p>She previously told<span> </span><em><a rel="noopener" href="https://www.insider.com/" target="_blank">Insider</a> </em>following the 2017 engagement photo of Duchess Meghan to Prince Harry, which showed the former Ms. Markle wearing a dress without stockings that we “never see a royal without their nude stockings.”</p> <p>It is definitely not the first time the duchess has worn the darker-coloured tights, as she regularly steps out in black tights for royal engagements.</p> <p>At the time, Arbiter explained that nude stockings are “really the only hard, steadfast rule in terms of what the Queen requires”.</p> <p>This means, her Majesty’s wardrobe decisions do not have to be followed by her younger family members.</p> <p>Alexandra Messervy, chief executive of The English Manner, told<span> </span><em><a rel="noopener" href="https://www.instylemag.com.au/" target="_blank">Instyle</a> </em>that royals are “at liberty to choose whatever colour tights they wish, and indeed often opaque colours work well with outfits.</p> <p>“I think the only reason they have chosen ‘nude’ in recent years is because they have become so much more fashionable, and the ‘bare legs’ look became the craze.”</p> <p>Scroll through the gallery to see Duchess Kate breaking a royal protocol. </p> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div class="post-actions-component"> <div class="upper-row"><span class="like-bar-component"></span> <div class="watched-bookmark-container"></div> </div> </div> </div>

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Duchess Meghan breaks royal protocol with bold fashion choices

<p>Royal watchers are once again left wondering whether Duchess Meghan has broken royal protocol, as she eschewed some of the unwritten rules at a public engagement this week.</p> <p>The Duchess of Sussex was seen rocking dark nail polish on her toes and a Roland Mouret gown that showed her bare legs at the premiere of Cirque du Soleil’s new show Totem on <a href="https://www.oversixty.com.au/lifestyle/beauty-style/pregnant-duchess-meghan-stuns-in-glamorous-6k-gown">Wednesday night</a>. The event was held for Prince Harry’s charity foundation Sentebale.</p> <p><img style="width: 263.15789473684214px; height: 500px;" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/7822824/duchessmeghan.jpg" alt="" data-udi="umb://media/c1ba004123544f8fa3954df17f438a65" /><img style="width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/7822825/duchess-nail-polish-1.jpg" alt="" data-udi="umb://media/acca8f033c5846f9b4df107e251e34bf" /></p> <p>It has long been reported that women of the royal family are required to wear pale polish and hosiery for official appearances. The tradition is said to originate from Queen Elizabeth II, who always wears flesh-coloured stockings and reportedly finds colourful nail polishes vulgar.</p> <p>However, royal expert Marlene Koenig said the Duchess was not breaking any rules with her lack of tights.</p> <p>“There are no rules for royal women regarding pantyhose,” Koenig told <em>BAZAAR.com</em>. “While most women (royal or commoner) wear pantyhose with suits or gowns for a good slim line, it is not required by any decree from the Queen.”</p> <p>Royal correspondent Omid Scobie also said the Duchess’s polish choice was not an issue.</p> <p>“There’s no actual protocol about dark nail polish,” said Scobie. “It’s simply about being appropriate – we’d never see this at a royal engagement.”</p> <p>Scobie also said “there’s a lot more flexibility on what one can wear” for non-royal events. </p> <p>This is not the first time Duchess Meghan has broken longstanding royal beauty customs. Since joining the royal family, she has also been criticised for styling her hair loosely, using a cross body bag instead of a clutch, wearing a sheer skirt at a public event, taking off her wedges to go barefoot in Sydney’s Bondi Beach and more. </p> <p>What do you think of Duchess Meghan's royal style? Do you think she's breaking royal protocol? Let us know in the comments below. </p>

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Did Prince George and Prince William break royal protocol?

<p>A photo of Prince William driving into Buckingham Palace for a Christmas lunch with the extended royal family shows the second-in-line to the throne breaking one important protocol.</p> <p>Although, the Royal Family are known to take some traditions and rules more seriously than others, the Cambridge clan were spotted breaking one security protocol.</p> <p>Prince William was photographed driving his family to the festive lunch, with Duchess Kate sitting next to him in the passenger seat of the Range Rover, and Prince George and Princess Charlotte sitting in the back.</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><img style="width: 500px; height: 281.25px;" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/7822530/image_.jpg" alt="" data-udi="umb://media/a94d3054952c4ec4965a0a43b0bfa88d" /></p> <p>However, since Prince William and Prince George are heirs to the throne, they’re not supposed to travel together in case an accident occurs.</p> <p>Although the security measure is more strictly applied to air travel, there is still a risk when they use other modes of transport.</p> <p>Royal etiquette expert Alexandra Messervy from The English Manner told <a href="https://www.instyle.com"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><em>InStyle</em></strong></span></a> that the royals still need to consider the Queen’s permission for car travel together.</p> <p> "Nowadays, it would appear that [traveling together] by car doesn’t carry the same issue [as by plane], but they will of course have security police protection," she explained.</p> <p>"But I suppose they believe that things are relatively safe now.”</p> <p>According to <em>Business Insider,</em> when heirs to the throne are only children, the rule is relaxed.</p> <p>When the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge flew to Australia with Prince George, he was allowed to travel in the same plane as his father.</p> <p>However, once Prince George turns 12 it is believed that he will have to travel separately from his father or get permission from his grandmother.</p>

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The Queen breaks major royal protocol for Duchess Meghan's mum

<p>The Duchess of Sussex is known to break the traditions of the upper-class royal family, and now her Mum seems to be following suit.</p> <p>With the concept of marriage falling under the idea of a partnership, compromise is generally a given. But when you marry into the royal family, the compromise is usually one sided, and it’s the non-royal that has to make the sacrifices.</p> <p>While there are plenty of perks of marrying into the royal family, there is also the fact that when it comes to holidays, you have no other choice but to spend it with the Queen.</p> <p>Having become the first non-royal to be invited to the Queen’s annual Christmas celebration last year, Meghan was already known to be a rule breaker. And this year, the Queen has gone against tradition once again by inviting the Duchess’ mother Doria Ragland to spend the holidays with the royals.</p> <p>As reported by<span> </span><a rel="noopener" href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/7654935/queen-invites-meghan-markle-doria-ragland-kate-middleton/" target="_blank"><em>The Sun</em>,</a><span> </span>a senior royal source claims that the Queen has invited Doria to join them throughout the holidays and is something that has never been done as royal in-laws generally play no part when it comes to the royal family.</p> <p>The most they would be invited to are royal weddings and christenings, but Christmas and Easter celebrations include an exclusive guest list that comprise of royals only.</p> <p>But there’s a reason the Queen has chosen to stray from the path of tradition and invite Doria.</p> <p>“It’s a part of the Queen’s respect for Meghan and an acknowledgement that she doesn’t have any other relations in this country – unlike Kate who has the support of a very close family,” the source told the<span> </span><em><a rel="noopener" href="https://www.express.co.uk/" target="_blank">Daily Express</a></em>.</p> <p>It has also been said previously that the Queen and Doria have a close relationship with one another, which may also be the reason for the Queen’s invite. </p>

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The bizarre royal wedding rules Princess Eugenie has to follow

<p>In just under a month, the second royal wedding of the year will take place as Princess Eugenie says “I do” to Jack Brooksbank on October 12.</p> <p>The youngest child of Prince Andrew and The Duchess of York Sarah Ferguson is planning for her big day to be a royal wedding extravaganza, with the ceremony taking place at St George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle, just like her cousin Prince Harry.</p> <p>But before the 28-year-old can enjoy the lead-up to her big day, there is a royal wedding protocol checklist that she needs to make sure is met.</p> <p>According to <em style="font-weight: inherit;">Evening Standard</em>, there are 17 rules that Eugenie must follow on her big day.</p> <p>Some of the rules are quite standard, such as the bride having to wear a white dress and a tiara.</p> <p>However, one of the more peculiar rules is that her wedding bouquet needs to contain myrtle – a tradition that has been carried out by every royal bride, including Duchess Meghan, since Queen Victoria walked down the aisle.</p> <p>The royal bride is also expected to lay her bouquet at the Tomb of the Unknown Warrior, although it is not known where this must occur before or after the reception.</p> <p>Another royal protocol is that the royal family must always sit on the right-hand side of the church and that the bride’s ring must be made of Welsh gold.</p> <p>Although many royal weddings have been televised over the years, it has been reported that BBC <a href="https://www.oversixty.com.au/lifestyle/family-pets/the-bizarre-thing-prince-andrew-is-trying-to-do-for-princess-eugenie-s-wedding/"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>turned down the offer</strong></span></a> to cover her big day over fears the ratings would be low.</p> <p>“The BBC was approached because they have a special relationship with Buckingham Palace and a formula that works,” an unnamed source told the <em style="font-weight: inherit;">Mail on Sunday</em>.</p> <p>“But they turned it down because they don’t think enough people will tune in and that there isn’t enough support for the Yorks.”</p> <p>The palace is yet to confirm where Eugenie’s star-studded wedding will be televised.</p>

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Princess Eugenie reveals that she was royally told off for breaking protocol

<p>The Queen’s granddaughter, Princess Eugenie, has revealed that Buckingham Palace’s strict photography rules aren’t just for tourists, but they also apply to the royal family.</p> <p>In an interview with the British edition of <a href="https://www.vogue.co.uk/" target="_blank"><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Vogue</strong></span></em></a>, the 28-year-old royal shared that she had been in trouble for a photo she recently shared of her father, Prince Andrew, on Instagram.</p> <p>The daughter of Andrew and Sarah Ferguson had uploaded a photo of her dad standing in Buckingham Place in his Colonel of the Grenadier Guards uniform for the annual Trooping the Colour ceremony.</p> <blockquote style="background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);" class="instagram-media"> <div style="padding: 8px;"> <div style="background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 62.5% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;"> <div style="background: url(data:image/png; base64,ivborw0kggoaaaansuheugaaacwaaaascamaaaapwqozaaaabgdbtueaalgpc/xhbqaaaafzukdcak7ohokaaaamuexurczmzpf399fx1+bm5mzy9amaaadisurbvdjlvzxbesmgces5/p8/t9furvcrmu73jwlzosgsiizurcjo/ad+eqjjb4hv8bft+idpqocx1wjosbfhh2xssxeiyn3uli/6mnree07uiwjev8ueowds88ly97kqytlijkktuybbruayvh5wohixmpi5we58ek028czwyuqdlkpg1bkb4nnm+veanfhqn1k4+gpt6ugqcvu2h2ovuif/gwufyy8owepdyzsa3avcqpvovvzzz2vtnn2wu8qzvjddeto90gsy9mvlqtgysy231mxry6i2ggqjrty0l8fxcxfcbbhwrsyyaaaaaelftksuqmcc); display: block; height: 44px; margin: 0 auto -44px; position: relative; top: -22px; width: 44px;"></div> </div> <p style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;"><a style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BjzqLgHgTpq/?utm_source=ig_embed" target="_blank">A post shared by Princess Eugenie (@princesseugenie)</a> on Jun 9, 2018 at 7:24am PDT</p> </div> </blockquote> <p>“I recently got in trouble for posting a picture of Papa in a corridor of the palace that was off-limits to the public,” she said. </p> <p>The photo, which still remains on her Instagram account, shows her dad in a corridor lined with red carpet, marble busts and paintings.</p> <p>In the <a href="https://www.oversixty.com.au/news/news/princess-beatrice-and-eugenie-open-up-about-living-life-in-the-public-eye-it-s-hard-to-navigate/" target="_blank"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">joint interview</span></strong></a> between Eugenie and her sister, Princess Beatrice, the sisters said they found it hard growing up in the public eye and receiving criticism from the media.</p> <p>“We want to show people who we are as working, young, royal women, but also not to be afraid of putting ourselves out there,” said Eugenie.</p> <p>“Nowadays it’s so easy to recoil when you see a perfect image on Instagram – but it’s important that it’s real. We’re real.”</p> <p>The royals, who describe each other as their “rocks”, are also busily preparing for Eugenie’s wedding to Jack Brooksbank in October.</p> <p>Eugenie and Jack will marry in St George’s chapel, the same location as Prince Harry and Meghan’s wedding, on October 12. </p>

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Loved-up Prince Harry and Meghan shun royal protocol

<p>Prince Harry and Meghan are clearly still in the honeymoon phase, with the couple putting on an affectionate display in London on Thursday.</p> <p>The newlyweds held hands and shared some private laughs at Marlborough House event which marked the end of the Commonwealth Secretariat’s youth leadership workshop.</p> <p>The Duchess of Sussex dazzled in a stunning yellow dress, designed by Lady Gaga’s stylist, Brandon Maxwell, while her hair was neatly pulled back in a simple low bun.</p> <p>She appeared to have shunned royal tradition by ditching the pantyhose for the day – a <strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="https://www.oversixty.com.au/news/news/2018/02/royal-fashion-rule-meghan-markle-has-broken/">royal rule that Meghan has frequently broken in the past.</a> </span></strong></p> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><img width="452" height="699" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/7819616/2_452x699.jpg" alt="2 (5)" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"/></span></strong></p> <p>Despite recent reports the couple had scaled back their public displays of affection due to royal protocol, Harry and Meghan were seen happily holding hands throughout the day.</p> <p>The rumours started earlier this week with a video showing Harry appear to rebuff Meghan’s attempts to hold his hand at the Young Leaders Reception at Buckingham Palace.</p> <p>Body language expert Robin Kermode has previously told the MailOnline: “The Queen rarely holds hands with her husband in public and this seems to have set an unwritten precedent for the other royals.”</p> <p>According to royal expert Richard Fitzwilliams, <strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="https://www.oversixty.com.au/lifestyle/relationships/2017/11/why-the-queen-and-prince-philip-rarely-kiss-in-public/">the precedent was set</a></span></strong> because the Queen mother detested it.</p> <p>The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Charles and Camilla are rarely pictured in any type of public show of affection.</p> <p><strong>Scroll through the gallery above to see more pictures from the day. </strong></p> <p> </p>

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Have Prince Harry and Meghan broken royal protocol?

<p>Prince Harry and girlfriend Meghan Markle made their first public debut together during the Invictus Games in Canada in September last month – <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><a href="http://www.oversixty.com.au/lifestyle/relationships/2017/09/prince-harry-and-meghan-markle-look-totally-in-love-as-they-hold-hands-during-invictus-games/">and they looked absolutely smitten with each other.</a></strong></span></p> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="http://www.oversixty.com.au/health/body/2017/09/what-prince-harry-and-meghan-markles-body-language-says-about-their-relationship/">They did not hold back on their public displays of affection</a></span></strong>, which is unusual for a royal. Just take a look at the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, the Queen and Prince Philip, or even Prince Charles and Camilla, all of whom are rarely pictured in any type of public show of affection.</p> <p>So, are Harry and Meghan breaking royal protocol? Well, no.</p> <p><img width="499" height="281" src="https://s.yimg.com/iu/api/res/1.2/7.C0efVOJHKRy7CxIQNFsQ--~D/cm90YXRlPWF1dG87dz05NjA7YXBwaWQ9eXZpZGVv/https://s.yimg.com/ea/img/-/171007/59d86dd86c7b3_m_1_59d86dd0d255d.jpg" alt="Prince harry and meghan markle" class="article-figure-image" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"/></p> <p>According to royal etiquette expert Myka Meier, members of the royal family aren’t explicitly banned from showing affection in public. However, they don’t as a matter of professionalism.</p> <p>“There is no actual etiquette or royal protocol that says the couple must refrain from PDA,” she told People last year.</p> <p>Considering the royals are mostly on official duty when in public, it makes sense that we rarely see their personal side.</p> <p>“The couple are likely to show very little PDA, if any, to remain professional during their designated roles,” Meier said of Prince William and Kate.</p> <p>Throw in the fact that William will be King of England one day so there’s more scrutiny on William and Kate to maintain their professionalism whenever on duty, whereas Harry will drop down sixth-in-line when Kate welcomes her third baby next year.</p> <p>Perhaps though, the couple are simply in love and want to show it!</p> <p> </p>

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The Queen to break royal fashion protocol

<p>With a few exceptions, the Queen has generally been one to follow royal tradition – especially when it comes to fashion. However, for the upcoming State Opening of Parliament on June 19, Her Majesty will reportedly be breaking protocol for the first time in 43 years.</p> <p>The Queen will be decidedly “dressed-down”, according to <a href="http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2017/04/27/queen-perform-dressed-state-opening-parliament-wearing-hat-instead/" target="_blank"><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">The Telegraph</span></em></strong></a>, forgoing the traditional Imperial State Crown and robes in favour of a “day dress” and a hat. It’s believed the changes are due to ceremonial plans suffering a “major disruption” after Theresa May’s recent call for a general election in June – a decision which has thrown the royal family’s schedule into disarray.</p> <p>The jewels will still make an appearance, however, with a state officer reportedly set to carry the crown, Sword of State and Cap of Maintenance. The Duke of Edinburgh will also swap his full naval dress for a more casual morning coat, and the couple will travel by car to the Chamber of the House of Lords rather than her usual gilt carriage.</p> <p>It’s the first time in 43 years that a scaled-back ceremony will take place. In addition to the change in attire, Buckingham Palace has also scrapped the annual Order of the Garter service for the first time since 1984.</p> <p><em>Image: Chris Jackson.</em></p>

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8 ways the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have broken royal protocol

<p>Throughout their relationship, William and Kate have flouted tradition again and again — though typically, their choices have been received with lots of love. Here are eight ways these lovebirds are bringing the British monarchy into modern times.</p> <p><strong>1. They don’t live in London</strong></p> <p>The rebellious royals retreated to a quitter life outside of London after getting married. Although they have an apartment at Kensington palace, Anmer Hall, in the far north, is where they spend most of their time.</p> <p><strong>2. They don’t do many public appearances</strong></p> <p>As everyone knows, it’s a royal’s duty to cut many ribbons, plant many trees, and open at least three hospitals or so a year. However, while Kate is at home with the kids, William is pulling ten hour shift at his job as an air ambulance pilot. So although we see a lot of the duo, it’s not quite as much as tradition would like us to.</p> <p><strong>4. They are raising there kids</strong></p> <p>When it comes to little George and Charlotte, the couple is not having them raised by a coterie of nannies behind palace walls. Kate is following Princess Diana with that one!</p> <p><strong>5. George goes to school</strong></p> <p>Many royals before William and Harry were home schooled, but Kate and Will are sending a clear message that their children will be treated like everyone else.</p> <p><strong>6. They let the public into their lives</strong></p> <p>Past royals didn't exactly have the option to tweet and post online, but this royal couple releases photos on Twitter and Instagram at regular intervals and on special occasions. The Duchess finds this is a good way to keep the ever looming eyes of the press at bay.</p> <p><strong>7. They are affectionate </strong></p> <p>Occasionally, William and Kate will wrap their arms around each other, or lean in, or jubilantly celebrate a sports victory with a hug. On the other hand, you would never see Prince Phillip and Queen Elizabeth hug or touch each other in public.</p> <p><strong>8. They actually like each other</strong></p> <p>We imagine all this affection has something to do with how much they genuinely like each other. And as depressing as that fact is, William and Kate represent a turning of the tide: a union of romantic love, as opposed to a marriage of political strategy. Cheers to them!</p> <p><strong>Related links:</strong></p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><a href="http://www.oversixty.co.nz/news/news/2016/03/prince-george-is-off-to-a-new-school/"><em>Prince George is off to a new school</em></a></strong></span></p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><a href="http://www.oversixty.co.nz/news/news/2016/03/kate-middleton-shares-thoughts-on-queen-in-new-interview/"><em>Kate Middleton reveals her thoughts and personal anecdotes about Her Majesty</em></a></strong></span></p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><a href="http://www.oversixty.co.nz/lifestyle/beauty-style/2015/12/kate-middletons-top-fashion-looks/"><em>The best Kate Middleton style looks</em></a></strong></span></p>

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