Directives for holding the teacup
The royal family members cannot even enjoy a cup of tea without following a specific set of rules. A particular set of rules regulates each time of the day, and so tea time is no different. The royal family members must grab the teacup following the directive laid out to them.
That is, by pinching the teacup handle with the help of the index finger and a thumb, they can secure the bottom of the cup with their middle finger. The members of royalty do a lot to maintain their Royal status, and the rules and regulations applied to them also serve the same purpose.