Royal Rules That Aren't True
These 8 Royal Family "Rules" Are Total Myths
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You might have heard that you can know if the Queen is in residence at Buckingham Palace by whether or not the Union Jack is flying. In reality, the opposite is true: if the Union Jack is flying at the palace, she's probably not home. The flag that actually indicates her presence is the Royal Standard. Ever since the 1997 death of Diana, Princess of Wales, flag protocol has changed and, in times of national mourning such as a national tragedy or a significant royal death, the Union Jack is flown, regardless of the Queen's presence, and at half-staff.