Share Tweet Pin Email By Molly Claire Goddard 10:10am PST, Mar 2, 2026 _ Queen Elizabeth II reportedly broke royal protocol during large dinner parties.Keep reading to learn what she did...MORE: Follow Wonderwall on MSN for more top news _ Tradition dictates that the reigning monarch sets the pace of the meal for those dining with the royals. When Queen Elizabeth II put down her utensils, everyone else at the table would do the same.