These are the 16 strict rules that Meghan Markle will have to follow when she joins the royal family… from not eating shellfish to ditching the PDAs
NEXT month Meghan Markle will join the royal family after tying the knot with Prince Harry.
While the privileged role does come with sparkling tiaras, palaces and stunning outfits, there are numerous rules that the former actress may have to abide by.
From strict protocol about outfits to not being able to vote, life as Meghan knows it is about to change dramatically.
One of the foods banned by the royal family is shellfish, so the 36-year-old may have to wave goodbye to the delicacy.
Another tradition she could be expected to follow is no hats must be worn after 6pm as they are too formal.
Here are some of the strict rules Meghan may be forced to adhere to...
Can’t vote
Meghan will be applying for British citizenship ahead of the wedding, but that doesn’t mean she’ll get to vote in elections.
Must enter the room in order
"I use curtain weights, lead weights, from Peter Jones’s curtain department. We call them penny weights."
RULES MEGHAN MARKLE WILL HAVE TO FOLLOW WHEN SHE JOINS THE ROYAL FAMILY
- Can't take selfies
- Can't vote
- Ditching PDA
- Can't use colourful nail varnish
- Must enter the room in order
- Monopoly is banned
- Hats are off at 6pm
- Two heirs can’t travel together
- Shellfish is off the menu
- Crossed utensils are a signal
- There’s a special way to hold a tea cup
- Can’t sign autographs
- Can’t go to bed before the Queen
- Can’t wear fur
- Must travel with a black outfit packed
- Must wear weights in their dress hems
From Prince George’s shorts to Prince William’s beige chinos, here we explain the dress code the royals have to follow.
And here are three surprising foods Her Majesty won’t eat, according to her former chef.