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Kate Middleton and Prince William’s eldest son Prince George violated the strict royal dress code and sensitive royal protocol by donning a robe to attend a royal event.

Be it elders or children, royal family members are subject to several grave protocols, ranging from how they travel and what is their dress code.

However, Kate Middleton and Prince William’s eldest son Prince George violated the royal rule by donning a robe to meet heads of state, Hello Magazine reported.

Before we delve into when and where Prince George breached the sartorial standard, let’s first understand what the royal dress code is all about.

All you need to know about royal dress code

In a video posted on YouTube’s The Royal Family Channel, Debrett’s etiquette expert Lucy Hume has outlined the three major royal dress codes necessary to maintain while meeting guests.

The first dress code includes white tie, which is appropriate for state banquets or royal events. This is similar to males wearing black tie and a white tuxedo with a wing collar, while women would traditionally sport a long, formal evening gown.

Black tie events require a “shorter dinner jacket for men and a black bowtie” as the next degree of formality. However, women have more choices when it comes to opting a dress for themselves, as they can pick between a trouser suit and a cocktail dress.

The last smart casual dress code allows the royals to wear comfy attire, such as a jumper and collared shirt.

According to the royal expert, “A royal event is not necessarily a time to go too unconventional or too alternative. It’s just one of those occasions where it makes sense to stick with tradition.”