Not A Fairytale Childhood: The Many Rules Royal Children Must Follow

Published on May 30, 2023
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From the time they’re young, royal children are expected to be at royal engagements, even if they are long and not so interesting for young kids. These include family services, christenings, weddings, and public events like Trooping the Colour.

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For royal girls, dresses are the typical attire you’ll see them wearing, which is a tradition that goes back to Princess Anne, the Queen’s daughter. According to royal expert Marlene Koenig: . “They tend to wear smocked dresses as little girls when they are in public with their parents.”

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Only Dresses (Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images)