In some ways, members of the British royal family hold themselves to very high expectations.
Over the years, this has resulted in plenty of bizarre royal requests.
She was even said to overindulge on occasion.
As royal expert, William Hanson, toldExpress, “The late queen mother liked to drink.”
Interestingly, however, some sources indicate that the queen mother required her staff to join her liquid indulgences.
While this royal request might seem unusual, the queen mother was said to have a large personality.
Her biographer, Gareth Russell, toldPage Six, “She liked to put on a show.
And there was an almost wink, wink, nudge-nudge campness to the way she lived her life.”
However, back in the day, the firm’s stance on employee/press relations was a little more complicated.
This would be quite all right as long as your name did not come into it."
Unfortunately, however,the palace nannydid not take the queen mother’s bizarre royal request seriously.
Her daughter, Princess Margaret, was said to ask odd favors from Hollywood celebrities.
One of the best examples was said to have occurred at a wedding attended by the actor Elizabeth Taylor.
“It’s so large!
How very vulgar,” Margaret allegedly told Taylor (viaVanity Fair).
Unfortunately, however, the princess' royal tone did not always come across well.
Per Aronson’s account, the drama started when Margaret spotted Garland at the Beverly Hills Hotel.
The princess sent a staffer over to the actor, requesting a musical performance.
Woefully, the formality surrounding this request backfired.
Garland was utterly put off by what Aronson described as Margaret’s “lordly tone.”
He is rumored to have made a bizarre royal request of the Australian film star, Cate Blanchett.
Apparently, the interaction began when the prince asked Blanchett if she was an actor.
Speaking to Ross, Blanchett claimed that she told Philip she wasn’t qualified to help him.
This was not the only time that Philip offended a big-time celebrity.
Makes you look like a bloody fool.
Get rid of it" (viaYahoo).
“The royal family, when they’re having square sandwiches, they always had the corners cut off.
It goes back a long time.
Because of these historical implications, Elizabeth enjoyed small sandwiches called jam pennies.
She’s had them for afternoon tea ever since.”
“We make the jam at Balmoral Castle with the gorgeous Scottish strawberries from the gardens.”
Her husband, the late Prince Philip, was also rumored to enforce a strict rule at formal dinners.
Unfortunately for guests, Philip’s odd request does not necessarily stop there.
While this behavior might seem unusual, Philip was known for his overall lack of social graces.
However, Edward is said to have forgone that historic title for a new one.
He liked the sound of it and asked the queen if he could have that instead."
At the time, Edward’s choice of title was baffling to some.
Nevertheless, Queen Elizabeth’s youngest son did ultimately receive his dukedom.
These employees reportedly send Charles' possessions to his destination days before he departs.
Interestingly, Charles is rumored to have other idiosyncrasies that his employees have to work around.
In an interview withHello, chef Graham Tinsley opened up about his experience catering meals for the monarch.
“Charles doesn’t like chocolate, he doesn’t like coffee, nor does he like garlic.
So we do have to consider these things when we’re creating a menu for him.”
The idea behind this shift was to make Catherine seem more regal.
I mean, don’t forget that Charles is very, very keen to try and smooth relations."
Incidentally, this date also happens to be Prince Archie’s fourth birthday.
To some fans of the royal family,Harry’s coronation requestseems unusual.
Harry’s public airing of dirty laundry has left many of his family members feeling betrayed.
