Hygiene Standards
Elite Cleanliness
You’d think The Royals would be cleaner than the average person, and they are, but it wasn’t always the case. In the past, many believed that bathing was unhealthy. Today, their hygiene standards are impeccable, with access to the best skincare products, perfumes, and dental care. However, historical practices included infrequent bathing and the use of perfumes to mask odors, reflecting a stark contrast to modern cleanliness.
Historical Hygiene Horrors
Historically, the Royals were not as clean as one might think. In the medieval period, bathing was rare, and the Royals often used perfumes to mask body odors. Toilets were primitive, with chamber pots emptied by servants or directly into the moat. Lice and fleas were common, and dental hygiene was practically nonexistent, leading to a host of dental issues. It wasn’t until the late 19th century that modern hygiene practices started to take hold among the nobility.
