The royals refuse to say these eight words

When you're tow of the most talked about people in the commonwealth you have to hold a certain standard in everything you do, this includes talking.

According to social anthropologist Kate Fox, there a lot of words that can make you sound common - and if you're trying to be posh, common isn't a great thing.

1. Mum and dad

The upper class refer to their parents as "mummy and daddy", which Prince Charles proved when he dubbed the Queen "mummy" in a speech in honour of her Diamond Jubilee.

2. Toilet

According to Kate, this term is detested because of its French origins. The royal family apparently say "loo" or "lavatory" instead. Kate says you should never use the terms "gents", "ladies" "bathroom" or "powder room".

3. Posh

Ironically, this is a word that should never be used by the upper class, says Kate. She says it is used in a jokey manner by upper classes to describe those outside of their circles. Royals use the term "smart" instead.

4. Pardon

Apparently "pardon" is a curse word in royal circles. Instead plump for "sorry" or even "what".

5. Portions

Describing a serving of food as a "portion" is apparently more commonly used among the lower and middle classes. Upmarket people apparently call it a "helping".

6. Perfume

Those in the upper classes dub it a "scent", not a perfume or fragrance.

7. Lounge

Royals don't have a lounge. They have a "drawing room" or a "sitting room". "Living room" is equally as frowned upon.

8. Dinner or tea

Hailing your evening meal "tea" is apparently one of the biggest working-class indicators. According to Diply, the higher echelons call this meal "dinner" or "supper".

- Daily Mail