I Would Not Be a Great Royal

This week’s blog is for fun. Royals appear to have a glamorous, privileged life; perhaps they do.  Still, I am not envious of the royal lifestyle and know I have more freedoms than royals do.

As I regular person, I…

1. know I’m not better than anyone else.

2. don’t want to be required to wear silly hats.

3. can eat holding a fork in my right hand. In an article by Iris Goldsztajn, the author explains,  “You're likely aware that the British Royal Family has to uphold some pretty strict rules and traditions when eating in public. 'Traditionally, cutlery is held with the knife in the right hand, and the fork in the left, a rule that dates back to when men would carry their swords and daggers in their right hand,’ Hanson says. ‘Mercifully, we now know this to be a load of rubbish and so it is perfectly acceptable to switch the cutlery (fork in right hand, knife in left) but the cutlery is still held in the same manner: the index finger goes down the fork, stopping before the bridge.  For knives, the index finger also extends down the knife, stopping where the blade and handle meet. As so much royal duty involves soft diplomacy over dinners, having control over their cutlery (and food) is an essential part of their toolbox’” (qtd. in https://www.marieclaire.com/celebrity/royal-dining-rules-etiquette-expert/).

4. enjoy the freedom to go where I want and to do what I want.

5. like the simple life - no need for pomp and tradition.

6. don’t want people to bow/curtsy to me and I don’t want to bow/curtsey to others.

7. can eat what I want. “Royal family members can’t eat shellfish, potatoes, or pasta in public. Next time you're tempted to marry a royal, remember these facts. But then again, there are some royal restrictions that seem nearly impossible to follow. According to an interview in the Telegraph with former palace chef Darren McGrady, if you become a princess and you can pretty much kiss carbohydrates goodbye.  McGrady told the publication that, when it comes to not being allowed to eat certain foods in public, like shellfish and foie gras, the restriction exists because they’re too ‘risky.’ He didn’t elaborate on what was risky about them But then McGrady, who was the chef at Buckingham Palace from 1982 to 1993, dropped this bombshell: ‘No potatoes, rice or pasta for dinner.’ Read that again. No. Pasta. I now fully understand why Meghan Markle couldn’t handle the pressure. No pasta?! Scrutiny from millions of people from multiple countries all day and then no pasta to reward yourself at the end of the day?!’ Fortunately, McGrady elaborates that this rule is more about what to serve when the Queen [and we assume King Charles III] is dining with the family—HRH is apparently not a fan of carbs for dinner. ‘When she dines on her own she’s very disciplined. No starch is the rule...Just usually something like grilled sole with vegetables and salad.’ And Yahoo Sport also reminds us of a clip from Duchess Camilla's  [now Queen Consort Camilla] appearance on MasterChef Australia, when she was asked about what was absent from the royal table. ‘I hate to say this, but garlic. Garlic is a no-no.’ That would be a hard one to follow, too. Although clearly not everyone is following the strict no-pasta, no-garlic rule” (qtd. in https://www.marieclaire.com/celebrity/a37979900/royal-family-members-eating-restrictions-potatoes-pasta/).

8. don’t have to worry about the paparazzi; they don’t care who I am.

9. can say what I want to whom I want.10. can use normal, logical, practical manners rather than being forced to use over-the-top manners.
   

10. can wear any clothing I want, can wear or color my hair the way I want, can paint my nails any color I want.

11. can be openly 420 friendly.
    

12. don’t have to ascribe to any specific religion.

13.  can be friends with whomever I choose.

14.  can live where I want.

15.  can vote.

16. can express my opinions in public.

17. can have a social medial presence.

18. .don’t need permission from anyone how I live my life.

So, who has more freedoms: royals or me? I’d like to hear from you.  Why wouldn’t you make a good royal? In what ways would you be a fabulous royal?  Please share your thoughts / ideas by commenting below if you are reading this on social media or send a message to me at reimaginelife22@gmail.com .

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