Are you ready to be shocked by the gruesome hygiene habits of Queen Elizabeth and the Royals? In the Middle Ages, the average life expectancy was under 30 years due to poor hygiene, and the Royals were no exception. Queen Elizabeth I, King James I, and Henry VII were all guilty of practicing strange hygiene habits, and you won't believe some of the things they did to stay clean. These Royals' habits are sure to shock you. So, stay tuned to find out more! Let’s get started.

When it comes to hygiene, royals like Queen Elizabeth the First, King Edward IV, and Henry VII have developed a bit of a bad reputation. Because of how bad they had gotten, these monarchs were forced to leave their palaces. Obviously, their standards were much higher than ours are today.

In the Middle Ages, when the plague was prevalent and poor hygiene was undoubtedly a factor, the average life expectancy was under 30 years. The monarchs of the past practiced some truly strange hygiene. Europe and its colonies had been the dirtiest and least hygienic places on earth for several centuries.