Unlike ordinary girls, they have to give up not only coffee, but also comply with many other restrictions.
Being a princess is hard work. Meghan Markle, for example, had to give up many of her favorite things: from a very cool role, for example, and indeed from work in general. The newly-made duchess was forced to change the style of dress, she even learned to look at the camera again. When she felt unwell due to an interesting situation, Megan was quickly reminded that pregnancy is not a disease. And all the more there is no reason to shirk from the performance of duties, of which the members of the royal family have a lot. But Kate Middleton will not be surprised by the requirements for the princess: she has already managed to give birth to three and knows all the prohibitions by heart. And pregnant princesses are forbidden …
… to reveal the sex of the unborn child
While modern moms report on social networks who they will have – a boy or a girl, Kate Middleton, and now Meghan Markle is strictly forbidden to talk about it. According to the rules of the royal palace, parents are not allowed to reveal the sex of the child until he is born. Announcing the news of the birth of an heir or heiress to the throne is the official prerogative of the royal press office.
… Accept gifts
In today’s UK, wish lists are very popular, which tell what things the hero of the occasion would like to see as gifts. They are sent to all guests who choose one item from the list and subsequently present it. Parents-to-be, for example, can order diapers, a stroller or baby clothes to reduce their own costs. However, Kate Middleton was strictly prohibited from doing this or accepting any gifts for the future newborn. However, it is unlikely that the issue of spending and budget deficit in the royal family is so acute.
…to drive a car
According to statistics, the risk of getting into a traffic accident increases by 42 percent during the second trimester of pregnancy. This is caused by the general fatigue of the body working for two, sudden headaches and fainting. Therefore, to protect her mother and unborn child, Kate Middleton was banned from driving. Instead, she could use the services of a personal driver at any time. Meghan Markle will also take a long time to drive. If she sits down at all, it is unlikely that she will have such a need.
…to be in a bad mood
A representative of the royal family should always be in a good mood, smile and speak politely to other people. It is considered bad form to complain about feeling unwell, cry in front of strangers or discuss your pregnancy with them, writes
… available in public places
There is a theory according to which the sex of the unborn child can be determined by the taste preferences of the expectant mother: if she wants sweets, there will be a girl, and if she eats a lot of salty, then there will be a boy. So this ban is also related to the prevention of rumors about the sex of the unborn child. An exception to this rule is receptions where all guests are served the same food. By the way, royal nannies are forbidden even to come close to places where fast food is sold if they are dressed in uniform at that moment. So not only princesses have to suffer from strict etiquette.
… to work immediately after childbirth
Pregnant Kate Middleton had to attend all official events up to the day the baby was born. However, having given birth to a child, she has the right not to appear in society in order to give the necessary attention and care to the newborn. However, this maternity leave lasts no more than five months. Prince William even had a row with his grandmother about this: he tried to defend Kate’s right to be, first of all, a mother, and secondly, a duchess. And Megan has no plans to go on maternity leave at all. For now, anyway. How it will be after the birth of the first child is still unknown.
… buy baby clothes in retail stores
And again, in order not to spread information about the child’s gender. Paparazzi can take pictures of children’s clothes, their color and type. Therefore, there are special people who are entrusted with purchasing clothes for mother and child and who keep the information entrusted to them in strict confidence. Note that the information about the sex of the baby has never been leaked to the media. Journalists even wondered by the color of Kate’s clothes who she was waiting for. By the way, if you use this method, then we can assume that Megan will have a boy. After all, since the announcement of pregnancy, she prefers to dress in outfits of blue shades.
… wear clothes that accentuate your belly
The princess should wear clothes that hide her rounded tummy. First of all, to avoid the appearance of premature rumors and flashy headlines in the media. In addition, it is royal etiquette that pregnant princesses should not wear tight-fitting clothing and swimwear. Clothing should be loose fit and not hinder movement. But at the same time, no comfortable robes. The dress should be a dress, not a raincoat.
… announce the due date
The Royal Palace only informs about the month when the birth of an heir or heiress is expected, but the date itself is kept in strict secrecy. Most often, such an announcement is published by the Royal Press Office at the 10-12th week of pregnancy. In the case of Meghan Markle Kensington officially announced that Prince Harry and the Duchess are expecting the birth of the heir in April.
… upload a selfie with a newborn
Unlike ordinary mothers who upload a lot of photos of a newborn after giving birth to the network, Kate Middleton could not do this, since she is forbidden to have her own page on social networks. It is only allowed to post a photo of the baby on the official page of the royal family on Instagram. But even this is not done by a young mother herself. Everything is done by the employees of the press service, accompanying the photographs with signatures that do not go beyond the official framework. Albeit relatively spiritual.