For celebrities, it’s basically
standard operating procedure to sign autographs for fans, but for the royal
family, these rules are understandably stricter.
In fact, they’re essentially banned
from providing handwritten mementos, and it turns out there’s a pretty notable
reason for this.
Although Kate Middleton has given out
hugs and allowed fans to take photographs—even selfies—with her, she’s never
put pen to paper (or merch) as part of a long-standing rule that forbids the
signing of autographs due to the risk of signature forgery.
According to the Express, this guideline applies to all
members of the British royal family, including Prince William, Prince Harry and
Queen Elizabeth. The only member who’s broken protocol? Prince Charles, who’s
previously scrawled “Charles 2010” on a piece of paper for a flood victim.
Now, his go-to move for declining
autographs reportedly involves his saying, “Sorry, they don’t allow me to do
that.” Forthright yet sincere. So, should you ever find yourself in the
presence of a royal, simply ask for a selfie. After all, pics or it didn’t
happen, right?
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