When asked again why she couldn't sign any autographs, the Duchess of Cornwall replied, “My name's Catherine. I'm not allowed to write my signature, it's just one of those rules.” Members of the royal family aren't supposed to sign autographs for fans because of the risk of their signatures being forged.
According to the Daily Mail, when the Princess was drawing flowers with the children, some of them asked her to autograph their sketches as a keepsake. Unfortunately, the Princess of Wales revealed that she isn't allowed to write her name, and refused to sign the drawings.
She is not allowed to take selfies
They are also not supposed to sign autographs, despite being frequently asked for them by crowds. The Express notes that it's due to the risk of royal signatures being copied or forged. Kate Middleton and other members of the royal family must also accept gifts graciously.
Strict house rule
This means that Kate reportedly has rules around the house that she and the children must follow, including one that she is strict on - no shouting. An insider told The Sun : "Shouting is absolutely 'off limits' for the children and any hint of shouting at each other is dealt with by removal."
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Royal etiquette expert Myka Meier, founder and director of Beaumont Etiquette, tells PEOPLE that there are no formal rules on royal couples being lovey-dovey in public — it's at their own discretion.
Kate's stylist, Archer, will often call in designer items on loan but they will then be returned. Kate is able to purchase some of the items if she wishes, and it comes out of her allowance which is allocated to the family by Prince Charles.
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But it seems as though there's a genuine reason for the Duchess's style choice. It turns out Kate Middleton has a large scar on her hair line, on the left side of her head. This scar has only ever been photographed once in the media, in 2011 when her hair was pulled back from her face.
She no longer has to curtsy to someone in the family who has not only left Royal duties but has spent the past three years criticising the institution that Sophie works so hard to support." King Charles upheld the promise made to Edward and Sophie by the late Queen on Friday by giving them their new titles.
Catherine suffered from hyperemesis gravidarum, which causes severe vomiting, during her pregnancies.
The Princess of Wales is rumored to like foods like watermelon salad with feta, avocado, and cucumber for other meals. Between meals, Kate frequently likes to nibble on goji berries, raw fruit, and vegetables, all of which are rich in nutrients that encourage healthy hair growth and give her lovely locks.
Legs and knees must be kept together, which means crossing at the ankle is fine. Kate's go-to position was previously dubbed "the Duchess slant," where she keeps her knees and ankles tightly together and slants her legs to one side. They make the legs appear longer and are a more modest position.
Alexandrine was known by the nickname of "Adini" within her family. It became clear shortly after Alexandrine's birth that she was affected with Down syndrome. Unlike other disabled royal children, Alexandrine was not hidden away. She appeared in official family photographs and at events.
The monarch isn't a fan of a deep bath either, she is said to bathe in “no more than seven inches of water”, according to royal author Brian Hoey for the Daily Mail.
“The duchess has a degree in art history,” she explains. “She pays attention to details and design. Using that background and looking to Diana for fashion inspiration makes perfect sense. For me, the linkage is that of an homage, a sign of respect or acknowledgement.”
In his new book Revenge, Tom Bower claims unnamed sources told him the Duchess of Cambridge, 40, and the Duchess of Sussex, 40, disagreed over the hemline of Charlotte's dress as well as the fit. They also did not agree about whether the bridesmaids "should wear tights" at the wedding.
Princess Kate also had to take into consideration the major financial investment the gown would be for her parents Carole and Michael, who footed the bill. The Middletons reportedly invested a whopping £250,000 on the elegant lace dress – so it makes sense that Kate wanted to pay tribute to her family with her outfit.
While Middleton has donned red toe polish on several occasions, she's never worn dark colors on her hands, choosing to go with a clear or nude manicure, or in many cases, no polish at all. Most fans seemed to love the change.
No washing machines
Prince Charles and Duchess Camilla's clothes are not allowed to be cleaned in washing machines—everything is hand washed. When they sent their clothing away to be cleaned, they found that some items of clothing were kept as souvenirs.
Now stylists say that it may be Kate's lack of confidence with fashion that has influenced her to copy the styles of her more senior family members. Celebrity stylist and fashion presenter Naomi Isted told Femail: 'She has to opt for classic and traditional styles.
The queen sets the precedent.
There's no written rule that says that William and Kate can't kiss or hold hands in public, but as we know, the royal family is taught to follow the queen's lead.
Perhaps the most oft-transgressed maxim is touching a member of the royal family in a manner that goes beyond a formal handshake—a guideline that likely dates back to the Middle Ages, when, as the British historian Kate Williams has noted, “monarchs were divinely appointed to rule by God, so they were kind of seen as ...
Royals like Middleton, Markle, and Queen Camilla often opt for more understated makeup, including nude or light-pink lipstick. But there's no official ban on bright colors like red. It's more about adhering to a level of decorum and avoiding anything too flashy or attention-grabbing.