As is known, the protocol of the British royal court regulates not only the norms of behavior, the manner of dressing and the schedule of official activities of members of the royal family, but also the lexicon with existing rules and restrictions. A hereditary anthropologist, an Oxford University student, Keith Fox, in his book "Observing the British: Hidden Behavior Rules," analyzing the regulatory rules in the life of English monarchs, lists a list of words forbidden by Queen Elizabeth II.
«Perfume». As the British monarchs believe, this word sounds somewhat "peasant" and replaces it in its vocabulary with "smell." So, the English princesses make "scent" every day (smell, fragrance).
"Pardon" is a fairly common expression in the everyday life of ordinary Englishmen, but not members of the royal dynasty. With what the ignoring of this word is connected, nobody can say for sure, however, there is an assumption that the whole thing is in the French origin of this term. Monarchs never use the word "sorry" and always say "sorry".
"Tea", if you mean a dinner or a light meal. The most traditional word for the English, "tea" can only be used for its intended purpose, and nothing else.
"Toilet", as well as "pardon" it is not permissible to speak in the circle of the royal family in view of its French roots. Monarchs, according to etiquette, pronounce "lavatory" (latrine).
"Posh" ("posh"). Using this word, you choose the best way to prove your commoner origin, according to the English dukes. An alternative to this expression, they decided to declare the term "smart" (clever, smart, fashionable).
The couch does not belong in the lounge!
"Sofa" ("couch"). The English queen always sits only on the sofa, or, as a last resort, the couch.
"Lounge", as the definition of the room. In Buckingham Palace, the word "lounge" is not used, because by designation it is not a room for living, and instead of it a "sitting room" is used.
The "inner courtyard" is prohibited by the protocol of the English monarchs. If the English nobles offer a walk to the street, then they use the word "terrace".
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"Dad" (dad) in the list of forbidden words, probably one of the most controversial. However, it is strictly prohibited. As an alternative, the official "father" (father) immediately comes to mind, but not everything is so simple. The royal family uses in their vocabulary only "daddy" and "mummy", respectively.