Royal Quiz: How Well Do You Know Your British Royal Code?

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Former actress Meghan Markle lived out a real life fairytale when she married into the Royal family and became a Duchess. The title didn’t come easy, however, and with her new role also came a lot of responsibility and years of tradition. Unsurprisingly, the Royal family has quite a few rules and practices of etiquette they must follow and are enforced by the Queen. Rumor has it that Meghan Markle even had to go to Princess school to learn the proper etiquette of her new regal title! How much do you know about the Royal family’s code of etiquette? Take our quiz to find out!

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Which color does the Queen disapprove of Royals wearing?
Brown Green Purple Black
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The Queen prefers when royals wear bright colors to ensure they can be spotted in a crowd, this means black is off limits!
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Which Christmas tradition does the royal family follow?
They buy each other gag gifts Only gifts for children They play secret Santa They put their gifts in stockings
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It’s royal family tradition to buy each other ridiculous gag gifts!
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What is the correct term to address the Queen upon meeting her?
Your Majesty Your Royal Highness Queen Elizabeth My Queen
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“Your Majesty” is the correct formal address to the queen, while “Your Royal Highness” is for other members of the royal family.
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What does every member of the royal family need to pack when traveling abroad?
A black outfit of mourning A personal toilet seat An English jam to gift to hosts A piece of clothing from the Queen
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Royals are required to pack a funeral outfit with them whenever they are traveling abroad just in case.
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Which food are royals not allowed to eat on any occasion?
Bread Shellfish Beef Eggs
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The royal family must avoid eating shellfish at all costs in fear of poison.
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What royal marriage tradition was broken when Meghan married into the Royal family?
A royal must never marry a divorcee A royal must never marry an American A royal must never marry an actress A royal must never marry over 30
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Previous royals were shunned for marrying someone who has been divorced.
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What flower must a royal wedding bouquet contain?
Lily of the valley A sprig of myrtle Baby’s breath White roses
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It is royal tradition to include a sprig of myrtle in the bride’s royal wedding bouquet, which was a tradition started by Queen Victoria.
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Which rule about flying must the royal family abide by?
They must only fly private Two heirs cannot fly together They must fly individually Queen Elizabeth must sit at front
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It is a royal rule that two heirs must not fly together to ensure that royal lineage is protected in the case of a plane crash.
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At which time is it appropriate for a royal woman to switch from a hat to a tiara?
12 pm 4 pm 6 pm 8 pm
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6 pm is the official time deemed appropriate for royal women to switch their outfit from a daytime fascinator to an evening tiara.
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What does it mean when the Queen places her purse on the table?
The meal is officially over Staff must cut off her conversation She feels ill The meal can officially begin
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If the Queen places her purse on the table, it signals to her staff that the meal is over and she is ready to make her exit.
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Why does Prince George always wear shorts?
It’s quite warm in Britain Full pants are seen as middle-class William dressed like this as a child The Queen enforces this rule
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Prince George’s shorts are an English symbol of aristocracy and class.
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Where do Royal women traditionally give birth?
At home Lindo Wing at St. Mary’s hospital St. Andrews hospital Kensington Palace
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It is a tradition for Royal women to give birth at Lindo Wing at St. Mary's hospital.
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Which shoe has the Queen banned for royal women to wear?
Sneakers Uggs Wedges Converse
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The Queen has a strong distaste towards wedges and has voiced this to both the Duchess of Cambridge and Sussex.
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What royal dressing rule did Meghan Markle break when she and Prince Harry announced their engagement?
She wore black She didn’t wear nude tights Her hair was messy She wore nail polish
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Meghan Markle broke royal protocol by skipping out on nude tights on the day she announced her engagement to with Prince Harry.
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Which game is rumored that the royal family cannot play?
The Game of Life Clue Monopoly Battleship
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Prince Andrew once dished that the royal family isn’t allowed to play monopoly at home because it “gets too vicious.”
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