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You won't believe Royal family is forbidden to use THESE common words

From tea to toilet: Common words that are banned in the Royal family

By Salima Bhutto |
You wont believe Royal family is forbidden to use THESE common words
You won't believe Royal family is forbidden to use THESE common words

Did you know the common word toilet is forbidden to use among the monarchs? Well, the world of royal family is indeed magical and full of surprises?

The royalty is not allowed to use few terms, instead, they use alternates; here is a list of words considered common but forbidden to in royal families:

Mum and Dad

“Mom and Dad” are not so used among the royal family members as they call their parents Mummy and Daddy even as adults.

Tea

Tea is considered as a meal, not a healthy drink.

In many parts of the United Kingdom, the evening meal that takes place between 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. is called tea but the term is typically associated with the working class, hence, the royal family, call this meal dinner or supper instead of tea.

Pardon

You can meet and greet a royal member, act politely, or even excuse yourself when necessary but can never use the word “pardon” in front of them; it’s indeed a formal word but apparently, it’s like a curse word to the royals.

Instead, say “sorry”.

Royals do not use the word such as toilet, instead, they ask for the loo or the lavatory.

Lounge

Commonly used word in the UK, often described for “living room” is avoided by the royal family members as they use neither.

The royalty refers to it as a drawing room or sitting room.

Perfume

The royals don’t say “perfume”; for them it’s “scent” or “fragrance” because it's considered a common term that doesn't align with their elevated vocabulary.

Refreshments

“Refreshments” sounds like a refined word in the American culture that you’d see printed on an invitation to a fancy party or wedding, used at middle-class events. The royal family and others in the upper class simply have “food and drink.”

Dessert

The British Royal Family does not use the word "dessert" because "pudding" is considered the more appropriate upper-class term for the sweet course at the end of a meal.