The Royal Family: 30 Rules and traditions that the monarchy abides by

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The Royal Family carries a lot of history within the UK, the past is full of a wide cultural array of traditions, some of which may slightly be bizarre.

The British Royal family is one of the oldest monarchies still standing today, the pages of history document 1200 years of their complex ups and downs.

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While the modern royals are far from the traditional way their ancestors ruled, they still carry some traditions from that time which are still upheld today. Some are completely reasonable, others may be luxuries, but a few are slightly particular.

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Times may have changed but this list of peculiar rules and traditions is something every British royal must adhere to and while there have been a few modifications, they were marginal so it is quite safe to say that the Royal Family will keep following this protocol for generations to come.

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Sources:

The Mirror:Royal family's most bizarre rules - from tiaras at 6pm to strict sleep schedule

CBS News: Weird rules about being a British royal

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