October 30, 2022 - 09:32 GMT Ainhoa Barcelona Being a member of the royal family may come with its perks and privileges, but as a representative of The Firm, there are some things you just can't do if you're part of King Charles' inner circle. When was the last time you saw His Majesty stop and pose for a selfie, or Prince William give his autograph to fans and well-wishers?While not set-in-stone rules, there are guidelines that members of the royal family tend to adhere to.
And when it comes to members of the public, they can accept smaller gifts from individuals such as flowers, food,"reasonable" amounts of consumables, and non-controversial books, but the royals cannot accept anything worth more than £150.Flying together The royal family typically arrive at formal events, such as the Easter Sunday service and weddings, in order of rank, with the most senior arriving last. This means that the King would usually be the last to arrive, with the Prince and Princess of Wales before him, and so on.You can probably count on one hand how many times a royal has willingly stopped to pose for a selfie with a fan.
The late Queen once revealed that she finds it "disconcerting" and"strange" when she is faced with a sea of people trying to take selfies with her. The implication was that she considered it bad manners for well-wishers to be looking at a screen when she makes public appearances as a guest. She confided in US ambassador Matthew Barzun, who told Tatler:"She was essentially saying: 'I miss eye contact'.
This hasn't always been the case, however. When the late Queen's father, George VI, died in 1952, she was in Kenya on safari with Prince Philip, and didn't have a mourning outfit ready. As a result, she wasn't allowed to be photographed until a suitable outfit had been brought to her.By law, the King is entitled and well within his rights to vote. There is nothing written in British law barring him from taking part in an election, but it just isn't the done thing.
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