9 words the British royals never say

Among the royal court, these terms are totally verboten.


There are many changes in the store forMeghan murder When she gets marriedPrince Harry Next year, but now that she has crossed the pond, there is a big change that she already manages - mastering the original vocabulary of the Upper British class.

Of course, the accent is charming, but the words can be confusing. For Spirit: In England, a "rider" is a sweater, not the chip dress itch that you wear to kindergarten. Through the pond, the enunciation of certain words in some circles instantly reveals the speaker to be decidedly lower than the class or American. Here is a primer on the nine words frowned by the British royals. And for more things than Meghan will need to know, here's here9 Royal Christmas Traditions.

1
"Bachelor" and "Bachelorette"

bachelorette party words royals never say

With plans for the royal wedding in full swing, there is definitely celebrations in the works to mark the last days of Harry and Meghan as singletons. Only interlopers refer to these evenings than "Bachelor" or "Bachelorette", however. The Upper British class prefers "deer" and "hen" donations.

2
"Toilet"

royals never say toilet

If nature calls in the middle of a Polo match, do not ask where the "bathroom" is. "Toilet", so-called because of its French origins, is also fried. The royal label dictates you excuse you and go to "washbasin" or "Loo".

3
"Sorry"

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Now this one is really confusing. We could think "sorry me" or "sorry" was the polite thing to say. Nope.Kate Middleton's motherCarole Has been criticized in British documents to promote "sorry" on the favorite preferred top class "what?" When something has been said. And "sorry" is acceptable if you accidentally hit someone with your "brochure" (umbrella) on the subway (metro) too.

4
"Sofa"

couch words royals never say

Royals rarely lets go, but when they do, they are sitting on the "sofa", not a "sofa" sticky ".

5
"Patio"

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No images of cracked and worn picnic tables from the weather in England, thank you very much. If you want to go out to enjoy the view of your estate, you stand on the "terrace", which seems a lot without Swankier.

6
"Living room" or "den"

living room words royals never say

Even in the states these terms seem dated. The Royals take advantage of a cocktail in front of the fireplace in the "living room" or "living room".

7
"Mom"

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It's "Mom", thank you very much.

8
"Perfume"

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The royal ladies do not wear "perfume", tabs on their signature "Scent".

9
"Chic"

kate middleton posh words royals never say

For the reasons of Pete, do not say "Posh"-one used ironically. Among the upper class, the appropriate word is "intelligent".

Diane Clehane is a journalist and author of New YorkImagine Diana a novel.

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