His Majesty Must Obey – Discover The British Monarchy’s Rules For King Charles
Keep All Gifts Received
While King Charles is not allowed to eat any food offered to him in public, he is expected to accept all gifts with grace, regardless of what they are. This rule also pertains to every member of the royal family.
The policy on receiving gifts by the royal family, which was drawn up in 1995 and updated in 2005, also states that any presents the royals receive in connection to their official duties can never be traded or sold.
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