Christmas is usually a time to relax, have fun, eat what we want, wear what we feel most comfortable in and generally enjoy ourselves. But for the Royal Family , strict protocols don't take a break during the festive period, and they still have many style rules to follow. As family members descend on Sandringham, the Royal women (and men) will still adhere to the appropriate protocols—so, sadly, Kate Middleton and Princess Eugenie will not be wearing silly Christmas jumpers.
Here, we list all of the surprising outfit constraints the likes of Kate, Beatrice and Queen Camilla adhere to – from the length of their coats to hats. One of the first rules which must be followed is that all Royal women should wear a form of a hat or fascinator when usually attending a formal event in public. Over the years , we have seen some ladies, in particular Meghan Markle , sport fascinators for the big day.
However, these cannot be too elaborate or anything like those normally seen at Royal Ascot. In recent years we have seen less hat-wearing with the likes of Sophie, The Countess of Wessex, Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie opting for thick headbands instead. To combat the cold temperatures, the ladies are always seen wearing stylish coats, which have to adhere to traditional Royal protocols of reaching below the knee.
Not only do they have to be the right length, but the fabric and design also have to be appropriate. Looking back over the past few years, you can see that a simple and.
