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1. Royals Are Not Allowed to Participate in Protests or Demonstrations
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Rationale: This is a component of their nonpartisanship.
Private opinions and non-public remarks are an exception.
You won't find the royal family on the picket lines in a world where social movements and open protests are becoming more and more prevalent. They owe their political neutrality in part to this. As a representation of the nation's unity, the royal family must refrain from taking any positions on divisive topics.
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This guarantees that they speak for all citizens, irrespective of personal political opinions. However, as long as they don't violate the neutrality principle, individuals are free to voice their opinions in private or make statements in private about topics they are passionate about.
