Hi everyone,
Sorry for the long wait for a reply, but we’ve had confirmation now that this is an intentional restriction rather than a bug.
I understand that’s not the answer many were hoping for, and as always please don’t hesitate to share your feedback and suggestions in the relevant parts of the forums, or through the game client directly.
In the meantime, I hope you’ll get a chance to get to know some of the regulars of your respective realms!