13 Facts About The Royal Family That Makes Us Doubt Their Genetic Superiority
![13 Facts About The Royal Family That Makes Us Doubt Their Genetic Superiority](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/4/1/5/812415_320x180.jpg)
They are surprisingly boring, to be honest. They are a group of very wealthy people who have a lot of power and influence, but they don't use it for much. They live in big houses and wear nice clothes and go to fancy events, but that's about it. They don't seem to care about much else besides themselves. They are an example of the problems with inherited wealth and power. They didn't do anything to earn their money or their position, and they don't seem to be doing anything to help anyone else either. They just enjoy the privileges that come with their status while the rest of us struggle to make ends meet. It's not fair, and it's not right. They should use their power and influence to make the world a better place, but they don't.
As one of the most beloved and renowned institutions in the world, it's natural for there to be much curiosity about the British royal family. Few are privy to all of their secrets, but those that know a little more often find themselves fascinated by this enduring legacy.
A recent study published in The Journal of Royal Genetics has reignited the debate about the genetic superiority of the British royal family. But after looking at some of the facts about their bloodlines, it's hard to believe that they are anything special. Let's take a closer look at some of these so-called "facts" and see if they hold up to scrutiny.
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Source: British Heritage
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Source: Fashion Magazine
![They have to eat an old fruit cake at christenings. As tradition has it, the Royals serve their wedding cake (which is almost always a fruit cake) at their children's christenings. That means William and Kate's cake was 7 years old at Prince Louis' christening. CRACKED.COM](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/9/2/2/810922.jpg)
Source: Fashion Magazine
![The Royal Family think birds will determine their future. 6-7 ravens are kept in the tower of London due to a 300 year old superstition that claims if the Tower of London ravens are lost or fly away, the Crown will fall and Britain with it. CRACKED.COM](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/9/1/5/810915.jpg)
Source: Reader’s Digest
![Queen Elizabeth doesn't even have the highest net worth in the Royal Family. That honor belongs to Princess Charlotte, the 6 year old who is 4th in line to the throne. Her net worth is considered high because her fashion choices send a ripple effect throughout the British economy. CRACKED.COM](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/9/2/1/810921.jpg)
Source: Yahoo
![Royal women can't cross their legs or ankles. It is considered unladylike, so they have to hold their knees together and lean. CRACKED.COM](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/9/2/3/810923.jpg)
Source: Reader’s Digest
![Queen Elizabeth and Prince Phillip were cousins. And not that distant either. They were third cousins, both the great-great grandchildren of Queen Victoria. CRACKED.COM](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/9/1/4/810914.jpg)
Source: Insider
![The entire Royal Family cannot eat seafood. This is because it is a leading cause of food poisoning. CRACKED.COM](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/9/2/0/810920.jpg)
Source: Newsweek
![The Queen has banned garlic, potatoes and pasta from Buckingham Palace. According to her former private chef she hates these wonderful food items and much prefers a nice poached fish. CRACKED.COM](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/9/1/8/810918.jpg)
Source: Newsweek
![Royal boys cannot wear pants. In England, it is considered suburban or middle class to cover a young boy's calves before the age of 8. CRACKED.COM](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/9/1/6/810916.jpg)
Source: Harper’s Bazaar
![The Royal Family was full of Nazis. Queen Elizabeth's abdicated uncle was notorious for his Nazi sympathies, while her husband, Prince Phillip, had sisters who married German princes who served the Third Reich. Prince Phillip himself was even photographed with Nazi soldiers when he was 16. CRACKED COM](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/9/2/4/810924.jpg)
Source: The Daily Beast
![Kate Middleton is the first royal bride to have a college degree. She received an art history degree from University of St. Andrews in 2001. CRACKED.COM](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/9/1/7/810917.jpg)
Source: Town And Country Magazine
![Prince Charles can't squeeze his own toothpaste. According to one documentary, Prince Charles has his servants squeeze one inch of toothpaste onto his brush every morning. CRACKED.COM](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/9/1/3/810913.jpg)
Source: Serving The Royals