Pregnancy is a very difficult and extremely crucial stage in life. But what if you bear the heir to the British throne? This is many times harder than bearing a simple child, since even seemingly simple things are forbidden.
10. It is forbidden to disclose the gender of the child
No matter how surprising it may sound, but it is. While ordinary girls on every corner tell what gender their baby will be, then in the case of the heir to the throne, this is unacceptable. The rules of the royal palace say that not one of the parents has the right to divulge the gender of the child until his birth. Only the royal press service and no one else can divulge this kind of news. For many, this ban is very surprising and many questions. Most likely, this is done for state security purposes, although no one can confirm this with absolute certainty, except for the government.
9. The maximum maternity period is 5 months.
The mother of the future heir must be present at all social events before the birth of the child. But after the birth of the baby she is obliged to give him maximum attention, while the princess has every right not to attend such events. The most surprising thing is that the princess’s decree is much shorter than it should be in most countries and is only 5 months old. Yes, the mother of the future heir has a hard time, on the other hand, you need to understand that she bears the future ruler of Britain.
8. It is forbidden to take gifts
Wish lists are very popular among UK residents. They are made for big holidays, such as: wedding, Christmas, birthday and many others. This works as follows: the culprit of the holiday sends these sheets to his relatives and friends who choose one gift for the holiday. But such a charm for the mother of the future heir, again, is not available. She is even forbidden to accept gifts. This is done so that no one will know the gender of the baby.
7. It is forbidden to be in a bad mood
Yes it is. Bad mood is strictly prohibited. The princess is a representative of the royal family and that is why a bad mood for her is unacceptable. The princess should show her good manners and constantly smile. At the same time, the expectant mother cannot even complain about feeling unwell, show negative emotions, and even more so - discuss her pregnancy with strangers.
6. Date of birth must be kept secret.
Reporting the date of birth is prohibited for state security purposes. The UK government can only give an approximate month of birth in advance, but the exact date of birth is strictly a secret. The Royal Press Service, most often reports an approximate month of birth only when the princess is 10-12 weeks pregnant.
5. It is forbidden to drive
According to statistics, the second trimester of pregnancy is the most dangerous not only for mom and, accordingly, the unborn baby, but also for others, since the risk of getting into a car accident increases by as much as 42% - this is a high indicator. This is explained by increased fatigue of the body and severe headaches. During this period, pregnant women are not recommended to drive, and the princess is completely forbidden. If necessary, she can use the services of a personal driver.
4. It is forbidden to wear clothes that will demonstrate the stomach
While ordinary women can wear any clothes that are comfortable for them, the princess cannot do this. She must wear clothes that hide her stomach as much as possible. This is done for fairly simple reasons. Firstly, this is necessary in order to prevent various rumors in the press. Secondly, it is strictly prohibited by the royal canons, which say that wearing tight clothing is unacceptable. Clothing should be free and free from movement.
3. You can’t eat in public
This prohibition proceeds from the fact that there is a certain opinion that suggests that the sex of the child can be determined by the taste preferences of the mother. If there is a craving for salty food, then most likely a boy will be born, if for sweets, then a girl. Based on this, the princess is forbidden to eat in public, since there is a possibility that the sex of the unborn child will be determined. The only exception is receptions with the same menu for all guests.
2. It is forbidden to independently purchase things for the child
Everything is simple here: the princess cannot personally buy things for the child, as the clothes can easily determine who will be the heir - a boy or a girl. It should be remembered that journalists are not asleep and follow every step of the princess. For the sake of a colorful headline, they will photograph children’s clothes at every opportunity without any problems. Therefore, children’s clothes, toys and other necessary things for the child are bought by special people who keep all information in the strictest confidence.
1. Selfies with a child are prohibited
After birth, almost all mothers clog their social networks and home albums with photos of their newborn baby, but the princess has no right to do this for obvious reasons until she is given official permission. With all this, posting photos of the baby is allowed only on the official royal account on Twitter and nowhere else.
Being a mother of a future heir to the throne is a very difficult and responsible task. In addition, some of these prohibitions will not let parents relax for a long time. I wonder how many modern mothers could survive such a life?