Weird Rules Royals Have To Follow In The Bathroom

Language is critical in the royal family. The firm members are always poised, articulate, and never insulting. The rules regarding language are so extensive, however, that they apply to vocabulary that we wouldn't have even thought of ourselves, and those specifications go as far as the language used to describe the bathroom. As noted by The Sun, the late Queen Elizabeth II did not find the word "toilet" appropriate for polite conversation. Instead, the words "lavatory" or the British colloquialism, "the loo," were reasonable alternatives. And while the queen is no longer with us, this rule is unlikely to change.

Why the specification? Why is the word "toilet" banned from the royal conversation? Well, as it turns out, the term "toilet" stems from the French language and, as such, is "frowned upon in royal circles." Could we catch ourselves and make sure we ask for the "lavatory" rather than the "toilet?" It remains to be seen.

Of course, the language rules extend to much more than the restroom. As noted by Harper's Bazaar, words such as "living room," "lounges," "dens," and "perfume" are not permitted. Regarding furniture, couches must be referred to as "sofas," among other oddities. What's the difference? Honestly, we're not sure.