10 Bizarre Dress Code Rules For Royal Family Members

This might be among the less bizarre ones, but still, it's worth noting that women in the Royal Family are not allowed to wear short mini skirts. Knee-length is the shortest it can get.

This one might come as a shock given that facial hair is part of Prince Harry's signature look. But, according to Vanity Fair, the late Queen Elizabeth II was not the biggest fan of facial hair. "She doesn’t mind royal men growing beards when they are away in the armed forces or out in the wilds, like Harry was in the Antarctic, but she expects them to be clean shaven when they get home," Vanity Fair reported.

If you thought not being able to wear nail polish to school was bizarre, you have certainly never heard of the Royal Family's strict nail polish rule. Though women are allowed to wear nail polish, they can only use natural colors. Dark and bright colors are prohibited, and they must be kept short. However, the Princess of Wales was once seen with dark red nails. So perhaps the rule is a little more lenient than others. 

Everyone has seen Queen Elizabeth II's big hats. The accessory is part of the British royal dress code for women when at public events. The style refers to the period before the 1950s, in which women were still prohibited from showing their hair in public. Over time, hats became restricted to formal events and exceptional occasions.

The use of gloves is also part of the code, and not just for aesthetic reasons. The code mandates the use of gloves to avoid contamination by germs when greeting others. This tradition continues to be followed by the queen today.

The color of Elizabeth II's wardrobe was a result of the queen's personality, as etiquette expert Grant Harrold, known as The Royal Butler, explains. According to Harrold, the strong tones of her rainbow wardrobe would be a way of guaranteeing prominence among the public.

Not even children escape protocol. Boys should only wear shorts, as, according to tradition, pants are only allowed when they are mature enough. Breaking the rule could bring boys closer to suburban youth. Still, Prince George, son of Prince William and Kate Middleton, has appeared on one occasion in trousers, although this is a rare appearance.

Adult men are required to wear military uniforms during formal events. In this way, the men show their commitment to the country's regiments in military matters.

But it's not just for formal moments that the rules must be followed. Even on informal occasions, women should wear matching dresses or pants with jackets or cardigans. For men, the use of a blazer with a collared shirt and pants is required. However, this rule has already been circumvented by some members of the royal family, such as the Duchess of Cambridge, already seen wearing jeans.

Finally, among the long-standing traditions that survive is the wearing of tiaras. Tiaras must be worn by married women and/or women belonging to the royal family. Tiaras adorned with diamonds or other flashy stones are limited to evening events. Such a custom contributes to the determination of the civil and financial status of women.