His Majesty Must Obey – Discover The British Monarchy’s Rules For King Charles
“We’ll never be royals; it’s just not in our blood.”
Many may relate to this line from Lorde’s 2013 single “Royals,” but Charles and the rest of the English royal family certainly can’t. When Queen Elizabeth II died on September 8, 2022, she left an iconic legacy as the second-longest-reigning monarch in history and a vacuum that only her son Charles could fill.
But being King isn’t all it’s cut out to be. Considering how many new rules King Charles must adhere to after his change in status, one can’t help but agree that heavy is indeed the head that bears the crown. However, it turns out these strict rules aren’t just for the King alone.
A Strict Dress Code Is Expected at All Times
As the new head of the British Monarchy, King Charles is expected to dress to the nines at all times. However, that aspect of his life had remained constant even before he was tapped to ascend to the throne.
However, trusted sources have revealed that Charles does not intend to hold on to some old-fashioned conception of proper attire. For example, he won’t wear silk stockings and breeches at his coronation but would opt for a military uniform instead.
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Fans Will Miss Out on Autographs
Taylor Swift and other big names in entertainment may spend much time signing autographs for fans, but no one should expect King Charles to keep up with the practice. This rule is essentially in place to prevent the possibility of forgeries or, worse, identity theft.
So fans lucky enough to come across His Majesty in public ought to think twice before asking for his signature. Interestingly, this rule does not pertain to Charles alone but to all British royals.
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Never Agree to Selfies
Quite similar to the rule about autographs is the fact that King Charles can’t take selfies with would-be fans in public. Of course, there was that time in 2017 when newly engaged Prince Harry and Meghan Markle greeted crowds in Nottingham.
Markle refused a selfie with fans, claiming she wasn’t allowed, and Royal Correspondent Victoria Murphy noted the Duchess was learning fast. So while some royals may have taken selfies with people in the past, the King absolutely cannot.
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Inspire a Sense of Patriotism Among the People
Alfred the Great is considered the greatest King in England’s history for helping stabilize Britain after nearly a century of Viking raids and ongoing warfare. His impressive administrative skills also helped ensure military reforms and the expansion of the law code.
However, times have changed, and it’s rare for any King or Queen to have such a significant impact on the country and its associated realms. Still, Charles must inspire a solid national identity and patriotism among his citizens.
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