Top 6 Naughty No-No Words You Should NEVER Say To The British Royal Family

British royal family news reveals that there are some words one should never say in front of the UK’s royal familia, lest they take offense. The days of ‘off with their heads’ are long gone thank goodness, but the royal clan apparently still wields some power when it comes to vocabulary. Apparently there are just some words too déclassé to be uttered among them.

Take for instance the word ‘toilet.’ What’s wrong with that? It is a perfectly good noun and quite accurate. But, according to social anthropologist Kate Fox, it is a bit too French to be to Brits’ liking.

She wrote the book, Watching the English: The Hidden Rules of English Behavior, and in it she describes why toilet and assorted other words are verboten among the royals and others who are on their level of their rare air.

Toilet Is A Naughty Word

According to Kate, “The not-so-slight rivalry between the English and French aristocracy dates back over a thousand years, so unsurprisingly, the Royal Family doesn’t use this word of French descent.” What do they prefer instead? She says, “Please refer to that particular room as the lavatory or loo,” if you do.

The Queen Does Not Eat Refreshments

Most of us common folk would jump at the chance to partake of some ‘refreshments.’ But not the monarchy. Apparently that word is just too pedestrian for them as refreshments are something served up to, “working class and middle class” people. Oh my.

So, instead of using the R word, kindly use the term food and drink instead. The queen will thank you.

Posh Is Not Used Among Royalty

Speaking of the queen you may think she is rather ‘posh.’ But please don’t ever utter that word to Her Majesty. If you must, use the word ‘smart’ instead. As in, “that is a smart dress you’re wearing today.” Who knew the royals’ clothing comes with an IQ?

Patio Is A No-No Word

People around the world, including the UK, use the word ‘patio’ to describe their outdoor space. But not the royals. instead, the royals and others of their ilk have ‘terraces,’ don’t ya know.

Don’t Say the Word Function

Many of us attend functions, such as the PTA or a work social. Not the royals however, they do not do functions, they do ‘parties.’ There you have it, more proof that the royals are not like the rest of us!

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