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5 Royal Rules We Could See at Peter Phillips’ Royal Wedding

Features & Scandals May 16, 2026
BY MEDHA SENGUPTA
Cover Image Source: Getty Images | Karwai Tang/WireImage
Cover Image Source: Getty Images | Karwai Tang/WireImage
The royal family members are always required to follow certain rules and protocols, and although through the years several of them have been eased, certain wedding traditions still stand strong.
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The Royals’ Marriage Manual
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The Royals’ Marriage Manual

The royal family members are always required to follow certain rules and protocols, and although through the years several of them have been eased, certain wedding traditions still stand strong. With Peter Phillips set to tie the knot in the coming months, royal watchers are once again preparing for a fairy tale celebration, but not without its regulations. So, what rules will Princess Anne’s son have to follow, just like every other married royal?

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A Ring Fit For Royalty
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A Ring Fit For Royalty

While we have often been in awe of the extravagant royal wedding rings, there is a custom about them, too. As per a longstanding royal tradition, being practiced since 1911, the monarch personally gifts the official wedding rings to the couple. The ring has to be made out of Welsh gold, which is known to be three times more valuable than gold from Australia or South Africa.

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Strictly British, Please
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Strictly British, Please

While it is known that being a royal bride comes with its own dressing rules, like how the wedding gown must be white and made of lace, there is yet another requirement that the brides need to follow while choosing a designer. While there is no set royal wedding designer and the bride is free to choose whichever piece she likes, the designer needs to be British. This is the royalty's patriotic custom that has been followed for generations. Moreover, the bride also needs to wear a tiara.

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Hats On, Tuxes Off
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Hats On, Tuxes Off

While the bride and groom need to follow several rules, the guests are also expected to follow a few regulations. For starters, all women attending must wear a hat; it need not be huge, but it's a must. Second, only lawfully married women are traditionally permitted to wear a sparkling tiara. Finally, male attendees are strictly forbidden from wearing a standard tuxedo during these highly formal daytime royal wedding celebration ceremonies and related events.

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Check Your Mailbox
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Check Your Mailbox

While the royal wedding cakes are always a delight to watch for viewers due to their opulence, did you know that a slice is mailed to each guest as a ‘thank you'? Additionally, there are always two cakes present at the reception, and it shall always be a fruitcake. Well, the royal seems to be very particular about their wedding cake.

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A Royal Boot Camp
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A Royal Boot Camp

Whenever a member of the royal family decides to marry a commoner, they must undergo rigorous official training. This intensive educational process thoroughly prepares them for an entirely new, demanding life as a permanent working royal. During these highly structured sessions, they diligently learn all essential behavioral expectations from them. They are further guided on the complex social traditions, precise etiquette rules, and even vital physical security protocols designed specifically to ensure their own personal safety.

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