40 Quirky Facts About The British Royal Family
Sure, they ride around in luxury cars and live in palaces, but the British Royal Family has weird habits and quirky routines just like the rest of us. While some of the eccentricities are mandated by the government for their safety, like the fact that they aren't allowed to go public with their political opinions, others are personal habits all their own. So kick back with a cup of tea, and enjoy these amusing facts about the famous family that show how they're just as quirky as everybody else.
Bottoms Up, Girl
Look, when you've been ruling a country as long as Queen Elizabeth has, you're allowed to party. She has a glass of champagne or a dry martini in the evenings, and her favorite cocktail is a gin and Dubonnet.
Staying Energized
Because the royal family hops around so many engagements every day, they have to eat often to keep their stamina up. Queen Elizabeth in particular eats four small meals a day: breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea — usually a selection of light sandwiches — and dinner.
Good With Kids
Before Princess Diana was beloved by the whole world, she was beloved by children. She had a number of jobs before becoming engaged to Prince Charles, one of which was kindergarten teaching, and another of which was nannying.
A Royal Loophole
Traditionally, royals have never been allowed to sign autographs, due to the risk that a member of the public will forge their signature. Before Prince Harry and Meghan Markle married, she found a clever way to connect with the public: she simply wrote, "Hi Kaitlin," in a young fan's notebook.
