In a shocking revelation that has left both royal watchers and the public stunned, a list of 15 outrageous rules enforced by King Charles III upon his staff has surfaced, painting a bizarre portrait of life within the palace. The rules are so eccentric that they seem more fitting for a dystopian novel than for a modern monarch.

First on the list is the king’s insistence on ironed shoelaces — yes, you read that right! His Majesty reportedly requires his staff to iron his shoelaces to perfection every day, a peculiar demand rooted in a joking comment made by Princess Diana years ago. But that’s just the tip of the iceberg. King Charles also enforces strict controls over his toothpaste usage, with aides meticulously measuring the amount he uses to prevent waste, echoing the frugality of his late mother, Queen Elizabeth II.

The king’s peculiarities extend to his bathwater, which must be maintained at a precise temperature, and even to his dining schedule, where meals are served with surgical precision down to the minute. Staff must adhere to strict protocols, or face the king’s displeasure. His rules for dressing require a personal valet to assist him, ensuring every piece of clothing is arranged to his exact specifications.

Perhaps most bizarrely, King Charles is rumored to travel with his own portable toilet seat, a claim he has publicly dismissed as an urban legend, yet the whispers persist. From organic meals only, to a ban on artificial scents, and even a personal tea preparation ritual that demands exact measurements — the list is a dizzying testament to the king’s meticulous nature.

As news of these strange mandates spreads, one can’t help but wonder: are these rules a reflection of royal privilege or a troubling obsession with control? The public is left to debate whether such eccentricity is justifiable for a monarch in the 21st century. Whatever the case, King Charles’s reign is proving to be anything but ordinary.