According to The Sun, the British Royal family are under a strict protocol that dictates only two royal mothers can wear orange. However, the other more common reason is it doesn't photograph well, and for royals with pale complexion, it can wash them out.
Orange. The rationale for why the royals steer clear of orange isn't exactly set in stone, however the main theory is that it doesn't photograph well (although the late Queen Elizabeth was spotted in the hue). That said, orange-adjacent hues such as peach and coral (as pictured above) have always been on the table.
"If you look closely, you can see a visible yellowish cast on Kate's skin when wearing that orange-red coat. This is essentially scattered orange light around her face because she could only partially absorb the temperature of this specific colour.
The crown jewels
"The old rule is that hats are never worn indoors after 6pm, because that is when the ladies changed into evening dress, and tiaras and the family jewels would come out. "Flashy diamonds and tiaras are not worn during the day, and only married ladies wear tiaras."
"To my understanding, you can't ever wear the same color as Her Majesty, if there's a group event," she said. "But then you also should never be wearing the same color as one of the other more senior members of the family."
Kate Middleton's decision not to curtsy to Queen Camilla was a clear indication of her disapproval of King Charles' wife and her mishandling of his coronation, according to sources. While Kate is known for her poised public image, insiders reveal that she is no pushover when it comes to royal politics.
It had been claimed that only clear varnish or nude or light pink tones are allowed to be worn on nails. In fact, the only polish the late Queen was ever seen wearing in public was a very subtle pink shade. However, last year, the Duchess of Edinburgh seemed to debunk the rule while on a four-day solo tour of New York.
One of the worst things a woman in the royal family can do—as far as etiquette rules go—is sit with her legs crossed at the knee. Legs and knees must be kept together, although crossing at the ankle is fine.
There are no official rules forbidding public displays of affection, but the late Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip set a precedent encouraging royals to keep touching to a minimum.
Royal etiquette expert Myka Meier told Fabulous, "Underwear and bras are also considered private intimate wear, and for royals to put intimate apparel on display would simply not be done."
She also has tattoos on each of her wrists and a tiger on her left-hand shoulder blade. While she does not appear to have any permanent markings, Princess Kate has experimented with temporary tattoo designs before.
Prince Harry has dressed in top-to-toe orange to celebrate the lead-up to the fifth annual Invictus Games. The Invictus Games is an international sporting event founded by the Duke of Sussex which sees wounded, injured and sick serving personnel and veterans compete in a series of athletic games.
The royal smiled in soft orange on deck at a recommissioning ceremony for the Royal Navy's HMS Invincible in 1989. The Queen was radiant in red orange — with sparkles!
Kate Middleton just dyed her signature brunette locks the colour of the season. If there's one person we should all be taking hair inspiration from, it's the royal highness herself – and no, while she is a Queen, I don't mean Beyoncé.
The Princess of Wales is known for opting for a nude lip, and this is reportedly her go-to — in fact, she is thought to have worn it on her wedding day. A creamy, semi-matte lipstick that offers full coverage and a polished look, it's a soft formula that never dries out lips.
It turns out, rewearing outfits is a do for the royals. Naturally, Kate's sartorial history is jam-packed with some outstanding outfit repeats from her rewearing of the christening outfits that she had made for her childrens' big days and even repeating coats that she is rumored to have designed herself.
And as to putting one's clothes on, contrary to popular belief the Queen actually dressed alone. The monarch also did her own make-up for most events, with the exception of her annual Christmas speech, for which a make-up artist was employed.
As an old tradition dictates, royal couples never share the same bed or bedroom, allowing them to move freely while asleep. It allows them much needed alone time after hours of being in the limelight.
"Toilet"
If you're looking for a restroom in Buckingham Palace, ask for the loo or the lavatory.
Commoners aren't supposed to touch royals unless royals initiate contact. Celebrities like Joe Biden, Donald Trump, Allison Janney, and Ed Sheeran have slipped up. It's OK, though. Royals are forgiving and usually enjoy the change of pace.
Princess Eugenie is one of the only royals with visible tattoos. She showed off her small tattoo, a delicately inked circle behind her left year, at the Queen's Platinum Jubilee celebrations in 2022. However, it is unclear when she first got the piece of body art.
In truth, the act of removing her outermost layer of clothing in public would be considered “unladylike,” per royal standards. Should she feel a little stuffy underneath all those layers, she must at least step out of sight of the cameras before taking off her coat.
Kate, for the most part, wears either no polish or clear polish on her hands for her everyday look—though her nails are always impeccably groomed.
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.
"And of course, the Duchess of Sussex is not the first royal to wear dark nail polish. Diana wore it, Catherine's worn it. Royals around the world have worn it. I think the tabloids are just so fixated on picking something out because they know it'll be clicked, and they don't take the time to research."