- Games are encouraged except for one in particular
- They are not to go to sleep before THIS person
- Jokes are better than gifts
Even the British royals must abide by guidelines on public holidays, restricting them from engaging in certain activities. These restrictions extend to the British royal family during the Christmas season.
One game in particular is a taboo
While Christmas is typically a family affair, Mike Tindall spilled the beans in his podcast, unveiling a surprising tradition: adults and children not only dine at separate tables but also in entirely different rooms.
The reason behind this unique tradition? Kids earn the privilege of dining with adults once they've mastered the fine art of polite conversation.
During the holidays, watching television for hours on end is frowned upon and the family is encouraged to engage in outdoor activities together.
However, they are allowed to watch the monarch's speech on TV and they share walks and many other engaging activities as a family.
Also interesting:
The results will shock you!
Which is your favorite?
Rules are the there to be broken!
Royals: British Members Who Broke Tradition At Their Weddings
The royal family, renowned for their passion for sports and games, particularly favored by Princess Kate and Prince William, although Monopoly seems to be off-limits.
Prince Andrew revealed that Queen Elizabeth banned the game due to the intense and "too vicious" competition among family members. It is considered impolite for royals to go to bed before the monarch, and King Charles, known for his late-night habits, typically stays up quite late.
The royal family does not see Christmas as a time to shower each other with expensive gifts, but prefers to entertain themselves with original jokes.
