Meghan Markle<\/a> previously said the family are “not allowed to do selfies” \u2013 but several royals, Prince William included, have been known to do just that when meeting royal fans. <\/p>\n“It’s not usually appropriate to do so,” Reuters<\/em>‘<\/em> royal expert said on the topic. “So if you do want to take a photograph, ask their permission first, possibly get somebody else to take a photograph, but it’s important to respect that person’s personal space.”<\/p>\nOf course, when meeting a royal, it’s easy to get caught up in the wonder of it all and forget these rules are in place. If that happens, there’s probably no need to worry. “You’re not going to be in trouble. There are no official legal rules in place,” the expert added. “Apologise if you feel you may have caused offense, but try not to panic, and stay calm.”<\/p>\n\n\nRelated Stories<\/span>\n
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Jade Biggs (she\/her) is one of Cosmopolitan UK’s freelance writers, working across all sections including entertainment, beauty, body, and sex and relationships. She previously held the position of Features Writer, covering everything from breaking news and the latest royal gossip, to the health and fitness trends taking over your TikTok feed. Jade has a degree in journalism and has been a journalist and content editor for ten years, interviewing leading researchers, high-profile influencers, and industry experts in that time. She is a cat mom to four fur babies and is obsessed with Drag Race, bottomless brunches, and wearing clothes only suitable for Bratz dolls. Follow her on Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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