England: Royal's Rules For Kate & Meghan

Queen Elizabeth Is Now the World's Longest-Reigning Monarch
The Queen of the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth has reigned for 66 years since the death of her father on Feb. 6, 1952 and is now the world’s longest reigning monarch. She was born: April 21, 1926 and is 92 years of age.

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Royals Are Required to Follow Rules
​When in Public for Kate & Meghan

5-14-18, Harpers Bazaar -- ​Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle married Princess Diana's sons. William married Kate Middleton and Harry married Meghan Markle they are supposed to abide by the Queens many rules of conduct and appearance as follows:

1. When the Queen Stands...Everybody stands.
2. Curtsies and bows are required... When greeting the Queen, men are expected to bow their heads, while women curtsy. 
3. Heirs travel apart... To preserve the line to the throne, two heirs are not allowed to travel together. William and Kate have made the choice to break royal tradition and travel with their children, but come George's 12th birthday, he and father will likely be required to fly separately.
4. The Queen's purse isn't just an accessory... The Queen isn't one to be rude, and so her purse is used to send subtle social signals. When she places her clutch on the table at dinner, it means it's time to wrap things up–so consider the bite you're reaching for your last. When she swaps her purse from her left hand to her right, it means she'd like to finish up her conversation.
5. Public displays of affection are frowned upon... Royals are expected to never make public signs of affection like holding hands.
6. Marriage proposals require permission...  Royal Marriages Act of 1772, royal descendants must seek the Queen's approval before proposing marriage. Recently, she gave her seal of approval when William's proposed to Kate Middleton and when Harry asked for Meghan Markle.
7. Hats and tiaras... Royal women are expected to wear hats to formal appearances during the day, as do most socialites and members of the aristocracy. However, come 6 p.m. it's all about a tiara. Each royal has tiaras in her own personal wardrobe, at times on loan from the crowned jewels, and while no woman is expected to wear a hat in the evening, only married female royals are allowed to wear these regal headpieces.
8. Modesty is key... Royals are required to dress modestly, and avoid any looks that are too racy or provocative. Cleavage is also deemed unacceptable, and Princess Diana was famous for holding her evening bag to her chest when she stepped out of her car in order to shield her chest from the paparazzi.
9. Ladies hand bag 'Clutches'... Royal women tend to carry clutch bags for a far deeper reason than simply covering up. Holding a clutch (typically with both hands) ensures that the royal in question will have a polite excuse to avoid shaking hands with commoners.
10. Prince George wears shorts only... It's no coincidence that Prince George is always photographed in shorts traditionally until age 8. Traditionally, trousers are reserved for young adults and grown men.
11. Royals skirts are weighted to prevent wind snafu... One time Kate's skirt went all Marilyn Monroe on an royal Airforce visit in 2011. According to designer Stewart Parvin, the Queens skirts have penny weights are sewn into the hemline  to avoid her skirts catching the breeze.
    
12. R-E-S-P-E-C-T ... The Queen's husband, Prince Phillip is always required to walk two steps behind his wife in respect of her title.
    
13. Rules for shaking hands... Royals are expected to maintain strong eye contact throughout the duration of a handshake, and stick to two shakes maximum, to avoid touching commoners for too long or appearing to give preferential treatment to one handshake over another.
    
14. No Driver's license needed for The Queen ... Only the Queen is allowed to drive without a license, or plates on her car. All other royals are required to have a valid license.
    
15. Shoes - The Queen really doesn't like ladies shoes 'wedgies' - Vanity Fair. Kate has worn the style multiple times, but only at events where the Queen has no plans to attend. ​More here

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