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3. The Public Is Not Allowed to Give Money Gifts to the Royals
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Reason: To avoid any possible accusations of improper behavior or influence.
Exception: donations to charities
While receiving gifts from the public is not unusual for prominent personalities, the royal family is exempt from this regulation and is not allowed to accept cash gifts from the general public. In order to protect the royal family from any accusations of improper behavior or influence, this rule was put in place.
The public is not allowed to give money gifts to the royal family. © dmitro1995/Shutterstock
It has to do with keeping the monarchy intact. They are able to receive donations made to their charities, nevertheless, because they are used for charitable purposes rather than for their own benefit.
