Who's Got What It Takes To Be A Royal?

People practice etiquette every day. From thanking others for their meals to eating with the proper cutlery. But the Royal Family puts things to another level. Think you could dine and be in the company of the royals?

How do the royal family address each other in the royal home?

{"answers":[{"answer":"Official names","correct":false},{"answer":"Full names","correct":true}],"answerText":" Within the walls of a royal home, family members need to address each other using their full names. So if the Queen wants to say something to Kate Middleton, she'd address her as \"Catherine Elizabeth Middleton\". ","answerImage":""}

What social media is the royal family allowed to use?

{"answers":[{"answer":"None","correct":true},{"answer":"Facebook","correct":false}],"answerText":" The Royal family isn't allowed to use any social media. they can't even have their own private accounts. This is to prevent any secret data from being stolen. ","answerImage":""}

According to the Queen, how much PDA is okay?

{"answers":[{"answer":"A kiss","correct":false},{"answer":"None","correct":true}],"answerText":" The answer is none! The Queen isn't a fan of public displays of affection.  ","answerImage":""}

Why shouldn't a royal family member sign autographs?

{"answers":[{"answer":"Handshakes are considered more personal.","correct":false},{"answer":"So people can't fake their signature.","correct":true}],"answerText":" The Royal family isn't allowed to give out their autographs in fear of people falsifying legal documents with their signature. They can only sign documents authorized by the Queen herself. ","answerImage":""}

Can the royal family vote?

{"answers":[{"answer":"Yes, but the Queen forbids it.","correct":true},{"answer":"Only in local elections.","correct":false}],"answerText":" Legally, the royal family can vote. However, to keep the family politically neutral, the Queen forbids it.  ","answerImage":""}

When is crying in public acceptable for a royal?

{"answers":[{"answer":"When at a funeral.","correct":false},{"answer":"Never","correct":true}],"answerText":" It's never acceptable for a royal to cry in public. Regardless of circumstance, they must remain calm and happy at all times.  ","answerImage":""}

Which board game is banned in the royal house?

{"answers":[{"answer":"Risk","correct":false},{"answer":"Monopoly","correct":true}],"answerText":" The answer is Monopoly. As the story goes, the Duke of York found the game to be \"vicious\" and banned it. We're guessing he didn't win...  ","answerImage":""}

What gifts are acceptable from fans?

{"answers":[{"answer":"Anything","correct":true},{"answer":"Cards","correct":false}],"answerText":" Anything is acceptable! In fact, the royal family must accept any gift that is given to them - no matter how strange it is! ","answerImage":""}

Which languages does the royal family speak?

{"answers":[{"answer":"English and German","correct":false},{"answer":"English and several other languages","correct":true}],"answerText":" The royal family must become fluent in several fluent languages as they are required to fly to other countries for official appointments. However, we're not too sure if they are really fluent... ","answerImage":""}

When does the royal family exchange Christmas gifts?

{"answers":[{"answer":"No gifts are exchanged.","correct":false},{"answer":"Tea time on Christmas Eve.","correct":true}],"answerText":" Tea time on Christmas Eve is the correct answer. Can you answer the next question right? ","answerImage":""}

Under what condition are the royal family allowed to travel?

{"answers":[{"answer":"In multiple vehicles, separately when possible.","correct":true},{"answer":"Only for international public appearances","correct":false}],"answerText":" By making royal family members travel separately in multiple vehicles, the chances of heirs facing a tragic accident decline dramatically. ","answerImage":""}

Who exits buildings first in the royal family?

{"answers":[{"answer":"The Prince","correct":false},{"answer":"The Queen","correct":true}],"answerText":" When accompanied by her family, the Queen must always be the first one to leave buildings and no member can have their back to the Queen when she does. ","answerImage":""}

How must Royal children behave in public?

{"answers":[{"answer":"Age appropriately.","correct":false},{"answer":"Like perfect children who always listen to their parents.","correct":true}],"answerText":" In a royal family, a child is expected to behave themselves in public. They should appear like perfect children who must always listen to their parents. ","answerImage":""}

When a royal is pregnant, when is the child’s gender revealed?

{"answers":[{"answer":"During a gender reveal party.","correct":true},{"answer":"After birth.","correct":false}],"answerText":" The baby's gender is only revealed after birth. The public loves to make bets on whether the child will be a boy or girl during a royal's pregnancy. ","answerImage":""}

The Royal Wedding Bouquet is what kind of flower?

{"answers":[{"answer":"Myrtle","correct":true},{"answer":"Tulips","correct":false}],"answerText":" the correct answer is Myrtle. These flowers became the Royal Wedding Bouquet ever since Queen Victoria was gifted them from her groom's grandmother.  ","answerImage":""}

What food is not allowed at the dinner table?

{"answers":[{"answer":"Leeks","correct":false},{"answer":"Garlic ","correct":true}],"answerText":" It's garlic! Queen Elizabeth II hates garlic and has banned it from ever showing up on the table. However other members of the family can eat garlic outside of her presence.  ","answerImage":""}

What time must all hats be taken off?

{"answers":[{"answer":"After 6 pm","correct":true},{"answer":"After 8 pm ","correct":false}],"answerText":" At a royal event, all hats must be taken off after 6 pm, and be replaced with a crown or tiara.  ","answerImage":""}

When the Queen finishes eating at a family dinner, what happens next?

{"answers":[{"answer":"Dinner is irreversibly over!","correct":true},{"answer":"The children are sent to bed.","correct":false}],"answerText":" When the Queen puts down her knife and fork, so too must everyone else. Regardless of whether they even finished their meal or not! ","answerImage":""}

What seafood is strictly forbidden to the royals?

{"answers":[{"answer":"Mussels and Oysters","correct":true},{"answer":"Shrimp and Lobster","correct":false}],"answerText":" Mussels and Oysters! When these foods are stored incorrectly, they're a health concern and can be dangerous to consume. ","answerImage":""}

What is placed outside of the palace to let the people know a royal baby has been born?

{"answers":[{"answer":"A golden eagle.","correct":true},{"answer":"A member of staff to address the public.","correct":false}],"answerText":" A golden eagle is placed outside the palace after a royal baby is born. The golden eagle displays information about the birth - so much so that the royal mother is given no privacy or discretion.  ","answerImage":""}

What is the “sacred art” of drinking tea?

{"answers":[{"answer":"Two hands to hold and small sips.","correct":true},{"answer":"Hold cup with thumb and forefinger supported by middle finger and pinky underneath. ","correct":false}],"answerText":" The proper way to drink tea is to hold the cup handle with your thumb and forefinger like your pinching it. Then use your middle finger and pinky as support and make sure they are always touching.  ","answerImage":""}

During events, what order must the royal family sit?

{"answers":[{"answer":"In order of throne. ","correct":true},{"answer":"In order of family.","correct":false}],"answerText":" In order of throne! Every time the royal family sits down, the royal family must sit in order of the throne line. They must also stick to this order when entering a room. ","answerImage":""}

How should a royal women sit?

{"answers":[{"answer":"Arms and legs crossed at all times.","correct":true},{"answer":"Knees together at all times.","correct":false}],"answerText":" The correct anwser is \"Knees together at all times\". A royal woman must keep her knees together and display perfect posture at all times. There's no time to relax in this role! ","answerImage":""}

When can royal women remove their Jackets?

{"answers":[{"answer":"When they're in private.","correct":true},{"answer":"When they're at the movies.","correct":false}],"answerText":" Only when a royal woman is in private is she allowed to remove her jacket. Doing so otherwise, regardless of the weather is considered very unladylike.  ","answerImage":""}

When a royal woman is photographed, how should she pose?

{"answers":[{"answer":"Jaw must be parallel to the ground. ","correct":true},{"answer":"Shoulders back and head tilted.","correct":false}],"answerText":" Her jaw must always be parallel to the ground. This is what they learn at etiquette school to display confidence and integrity.  ","answerImage":""}

When a child is born, who is the first to find out?

{"answers":[{"answer":"The Queen","correct":true},{"answer":"The Prince","correct":false}],"answerText":" The correct answer is the Queen! The Queen must be informed of a baby being born before anyone else. Prince William immediately called the Queen by an encryted phone when Prince George was born.  ","answerImage":""}

What can't Royal women wear in public?

{"answers":[{"answer":"Any shirt that can become a little see-through in bright light.","correct":true},{"answer":"Any low cut top.","correct":false}],"answerText":" Royal women cannot wear any top that is low cut and shows too much skin. Any such fashion choices would be scandalous for a royal.  ","answerImage":""}

When a royal excuses themselves to use the restroom, what must they say?

{"answers":[{"answer":"\"Excuse me\"","correct":true},{"answer":"\"I apologize, your majesty\"","correct":false}],"answerText":" \"Excuse me\" is the right answer. These two words are all a royal needs to say. Anything more would be considered rude and unwelcomed! ","answerImage":""}

What does Kate Middleton wear that she isn’t supposed to?

{"answers":[{"answer":"Wedges","correct":true},{"answer":"Skirts","correct":false}],"answerText":" The correct answer is Wedges! Kate Middleton is often seen breaking this rule and it is the only one she appears to break. However, she'd never wear them in front of the Queen!  ","answerImage":""}

If a royal is married into the family, what happens to their career?

{"answers":[{"answer":"They continue to pursue their career.","correct":true},{"answer":"They're allowed to keep working but can't profit.","correct":false}],"answerText":" They're allowed to continue to work but cannot make any money independently. This is because they make a lot already as a member of the royal family! ","answerImage":""}

How many steps must a royal husband stay ahead of his wife?

{"answers":[{"answer":"3","correct":true},{"answer":"2","correct":false}],"answerText":" In public, a royal husband must always stay 2 steps ahead of his wife. But it's not the husband's job to ensure this distance - it's the wife's job!  ","answerImage":""}

What year was the Royal Wedding Act signed?

{"answers":[{"answer":"1722","correct":true},{"answer":"1877","correct":false}],"answerText":" 1722 is the correct answer! This act forces anyone who is joining the family by marriage to get royal approval beforehand.  ","answerImage":""}

What is the required look for royal beauty?

{"answers":[{"answer":"Light makeup and nail varnish.","correct":true},{"answer":"Hair parted in the middle.","correct":false}],"answerText":" Royal beauty is defined by nature and natural beauty. This means less is always more for royal beauty. The closer to the no-makeup look, the better! ","answerImage":""}

How does the Queen signal she's done talking to someone?

{"answers":[{"answer":"She puts her purse on the other arm.","correct":true},{"answer":"She touches the brim of her hat.","correct":false}],"answerText":" The Queen switches her purse on the opposite arm when she's done talking to someone. It is then Kate Middleton's job to engage her in the next conversation. ","answerImage":""}

Can a royal expecting mother complain about discomfort?

{"answers":[{"answer":"Only after dinner.","correct":true},{"answer":"No, never.","correct":false}],"answerText":" A royal woman is expected to never complain about pain or dicomfort during her pregnancy. No matter how much discomfort she may feel. Perhaps this rule should change... ","answerImage":""}

What must all the royal women do when the Queen enters the room?

{"answers":[{"answer":"Bow","correct":false},{"answer":"Curtsy","correct":true}],"answerText":" Curtsy is the right answer! All royal women must greet Queen Elizabeth II with a curtsy when she enters a room as a show of respect. ","answerImage":""}

What clothes are banned by the Royal family?

{"answers":[{"answer":"Leather jackets","correct":true},{"answer":"All of the above","correct":false}],"answerText":" It's all of the above! Only animals that have not been sacrificed can be worn. However, we're not sure how that works ethically... ","answerImage":""}

Can royals be involved in politics? 

{"answers":[{"answer":"Only during treaty negotiations.","correct":false},{"answer":"Only in private.","correct":true}],"answerText":" The only time a royal can engage in politics is in private. As mentioned before, they are always to remain politically neutral in public. ","answerImage":""}

Who is the first to inherit the throne?

{"answers":[{"answer":"The first-born child.","correct":true},{"answer":"The first son.","correct":false}],"answerText":" The right answer is the first-born child. Whether the firstborn is a boy or a girl doesn't matter! It's first come, first serve when it comes to inheriting the throne! ","answerImage":""}

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