The surprising royal protocol rule Meghan Markle broke and how it was 'disrespectful' to the Queen
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The surprising royal protocol rule Meghan Markle broke and how it was 'disrespectful' to the Queen

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When it comes to royal protocol, there is a seemingly endless list of rules to remember. A clip has recently resurfaced of Meghan sat with Prince Harry and the late Queen at the Young Leaders Awards Ceremony at Buckingham Palace in June 2018. Meghan crossed her legs while sat with Prince Harry and the Queen at the Young Leaders Awards Ceremony at Buckingham Palace in June 2018 Meghan is pictured with her legs to the side in a position called the 'duchess' or 'Sussex' slant. This is used by female royals when sitting for a long period of time to maintain 'poise and posture' The event was one of Meghan's first engagements with both Harry and the late Queen. The Queen and Meghan seemed to get on well at the Cheshire event in June 2018 Despite often opting for the duchess slant, Catherine is seen with her legs crossed during a visit to Wales in February 2017 Meghan is seen with her legs crossed in 2013 before becoming a royal And in another sign of their growing friendship, Meghan wore a pair of delicate pearl earrings, given to her by the Queen.

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Meghan Markle annoyed the Queen on her wedding day by ignoring specific royal protocol, book claims
3 months, 1 week ago

Meghan Markle annoyed the Queen on her wedding day by ignoring specific royal protocol, book claims

Daily Mail  

The Queen may have modernised many aspects of the monarchy during her 70-year reign, but she could still be a traditionalist from time to time. The late Queen observes Meghan during her wedding to Prince Harry at St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle, on May 19, 2018 The duchess arrives for her wedding in her 16ft-long veil which was trimmed with …

Meghan Markle's long list of burnt bridges: How the Duchess of Sussex fell out with members of the Royal Family as she continues to spend time with her polished celebrity friends
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Meghan Markle's long list of burnt bridges: How the Duchess of Sussex fell out with members of the Royal Family as she continues to spend time with her polished celebrity friends

Daily Mail  

Meghan Markle looked far more like a celebrity than a royal last week as she attended a glitzy showbiz event in Beverly Hills in a strapless black gown with a front slit. Meghan Markle looked far more celebrity than royal last week as she attended a glitzy showbiz event in Beverly Hills with her friend Tyler Perry Prince Harry and …

Expert REVEALS the royal dress code that Meghan turned a blind eye to - including handbags, jeans and hairstyles
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Expert REVEALS the royal dress code that Meghan turned a blind eye to - including handbags, jeans and hairstyles

Daily Mail  

The royal dress code, an unofficial but closely followed set of rules that’s been handed down and modified by Kings and Queens over the centuries, sets out all kinds of dos and don’ts. ‘It has to be modest, elegant and appropriate, and it should never distract from the role.’ Former royal butler Grant Harrold tells MailOnline: ‘A royal's clothes shouldn't …

Prince Harry gives Meghan Markle ‘very regal-looking level of status and respect’: Body language expert
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Prince Harry gives Meghan Markle ‘very regal-looking level of status and respect’: Body language expert

Live Mint  

The body language between Prince Harry and Meghan Markle in their recent Netflix docuseries, i, has drawn attention and sparked discussions online. Renowned expert Judi James, while speaking to MailOnline, has highlighted that Harry treats Meghan as though she is the royal figure, while Meghan displays a “maternal” pride for her husband. Meghan receives “a very regal-looking level of status …

Prince Harry, Meghan Markle blasted for ‘taking advantage’ while royals are unable to conduct overseas tours
10 months ago

Prince Harry, Meghan Markle blasted for ‘taking advantage’ while royals are unable to conduct overseas tours

Hindustan Times  

A royal author has said that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are trying to “take advantage” at a time when King Charles and Prince William are not able to conduct overseas royal tours. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle blasted for ‘taking advantage’ while royals are unable to conduct overseas tours Both Charles and Kate Middleton are battling cancer. “They had …

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry perform 'parent and child-like' ritual as Duke is 'reluctant' to let go of his wife's hand, who offers a 'maternal touch', claims body language expert
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry perform 'parent and child-like' ritual as Duke is 'reluctant' to let go of his wife's hand, who offers a 'maternal touch', claims body language expert

Daily Mail  

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry performed 'parent and child-like' rituals, with the Duke of Sussex 'reluctant' to let go of his wife's hand during the third day of their tour of Nigeria, a body language expert has claimed. The Duke, 39, and Duchess, 42, walked hand-in-hand as they arrived at the State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu's house where they were guests …

Meghan Markle ‘hated’ this one tough royal rule that King Charles dislikes too
1 year, 7 months ago

Meghan Markle ‘hated’ this one tough royal rule that King Charles dislikes too

Hindustan Times  

After Prince Harry and his wife Meghan Markle stepped down as working royals, the duchess opened up about some of the things she disliked and the rules she had to follow. Now as the couple are estranged from the king and the rest of the royal family, it was revealed that there's one thing Meghan Markle and King Charles agreed …

Meghan felt ‘uncomfortable’, ‘frustrated’ when Prince Harry gifted her…
1 year, 7 months ago

Meghan felt ‘uncomfortable’, ‘frustrated’ when Prince Harry gifted her…

Hindustan Times  

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle didn’t have the easiest time when they started dating as the couple were followed by the paparazzi everywhere. At that time, when Prince Harry gave Meghan a sweet gift, she was told she couldn’t wear it. Prince Harry reportedly had a $300 necklace made for Meghan which held an “M” and “H” charm and was …

When Prince Harry and ‘embarrassed’ Meghan had a ‘cringe-worthy’ moment at event
1 year, 9 months ago

When Prince Harry and ‘embarrassed’ Meghan had a ‘cringe-worthy’ moment at event

Hindustan Times  

Video of Prince Harry and his wife Meghan Markle at an event near their home in California resurfaced online recently when the couple had an awkward moment on stage when the Duchess joined her husband on stage. Meghan Markle “tried to grab” an item from one of Harry’s teammates, but he refused to give it to her, Kara Kennedy said, …

Prince Harry describes Meghan Markle’s ‘flawless’ first curtsy despite seemingly mocking the tradition
2 years, 2 months ago

Prince Harry describes Meghan Markle’s ‘flawless’ first curtsy despite seemingly mocking the tradition

The Independent  

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Holly Willoughby appears to reject Meghan Markle claim about royal family: ‘I don’t believe that’
2 years, 3 months ago

Holly Willoughby appears to reject Meghan Markle claim about royal family: ‘I don’t believe that’

The Independent  

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Meghan Markle mocks Queen Elizabeth II, leaves netizens fuming
2 years, 3 months ago

Meghan Markle mocks Queen Elizabeth II, leaves netizens fuming

Op India  

Former actress Meghan Markle has courted controversy for mocking the late Queen Elizabeth II and disrespecting royal family traditions. Meghan Markle mocking the late Queen but don’t forget she still wants her title as the DUCHESS OF SUSSEX pic.twitter.com/Gn7m2gg0gW — Ben Kew 🐶 December 8, 2022 Journalist Colin Brazier pointed out, “There’s nothing so private as a marriage. But, honestly, …

Why Meghan Markle says joining the royal family was nothing like The Princess Diaries
2 years, 3 months ago

Why Meghan Markle says joining the royal family was nothing like The Princess Diaries

The Independent  

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Meghan Markle will ‘never comprehend’ Queen Elizabeth’s pain as…: Royal expert
2 years, 5 months ago

Meghan Markle will ‘never comprehend’ Queen Elizabeth’s pain as…: Royal expert

Hindustan Times  

As Meghan Markle opened up about her relationship with Queen Elizabeth II weeks after the passing away of the late monarch, a royal expert claimed that the Duchess of Sussex has no “remorse in her soul” for the pain and heartbreak that she forced Queen Elizabeth to endure. Meghan Markle: Meghan Markle at the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II. And …

Meghan Markle praised for curtsying in front of Queen Elizabeth II’s coffin in Westminster Hall
2 years, 6 months ago

Meghan Markle praised for curtsying in front of Queen Elizabeth II’s coffin in Westminster Hall

The Independent  

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Royal wedding dress embroiderer says Meghan Markle ‘misjudged the role’
4 years, 2 months ago

Royal wedding dress embroiderer says Meghan Markle ‘misjudged the role’

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Meghan Markle and Prince Harry: Duchess wears dress by Emilia Wickstead for final royal engagement
5 years ago

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry: Duchess wears dress by Emilia Wickstead for final royal engagement

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With Prince Harry and Meghan Markle stepping down, is the Royal family more dysfunctional than ever?
5 years, 2 months ago

With Prince Harry and Meghan Markle stepping down, is the Royal family more dysfunctional than ever?

ABC  

The fresh, new faces of the monarchy are all but gone, Buckingham Palace is in crisis mode, and questions are swirling over the Queen's hold on "The Firm". The Duke and Duchess of Sussex's decision to "step back" from their roles as senior members of the Royal family has, inevitably, sent Royal pundits and commentators into a frenzy. "Prince Charles's …

Meghan Markle appears to flash legs through Givenchy skirt in New Zealand in optical illusion
6 years, 4 months ago

Meghan Markle appears to flash legs through Givenchy skirt in New Zealand in optical illusion

Daily Mail  

The Duchess of Sussex appeared to have a 'Diana moment' in New Zealand today - as she looked to have flashed her legs through her Givenchy skirt. However, it was in fact simply an optical illusion created by the skirt's heavy woven fabric 'strobing on camera'. Meanwhile, the stripe design of the skirt also created the illusion of Meghan's underwear …

Meghan Markle hands in pockets in royal tour is criticised by etiquette expert
6 years, 5 months ago

Meghan Markle hands in pockets in royal tour is criticised by etiquette expert

Daily Mail  

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are known for their laid back demeanor on royal outings. But Meghan, 37, took the relaxed approach 'a step too far' when she stood with her hand in her pocket on an engagement in Wellington on Monday, according to an etiquette expert. Speaking to FEMAIL, William Hanson explained the pose is 'too relaxed and …

Meghan is not the first to challenge the regal dress 'rule book'
6 years, 6 months ago

Meghan is not the first to challenge the regal dress 'rule book'

Daily Mail  

Meghan sported a tuxedo dress with a daringly high hemline teamed with sky-high stilettos for a gala performance of the musical Hamilton. Just Head-turning as ever — and only just skimming the right side of royal protocol — the Duchess of Sussex displayed her enviably slim legs at a public engagement in London this week. The same can be said …

Meghan Markle Can't Stop Wearing The Same Style Of Dress
6 years, 8 months ago

Meghan Markle Can't Stop Wearing The Same Style Of Dress

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING The Duke and Duchess of Sussex stepped out for the Commonwealth Youth Forum on Thursday in London, and it’s clear the former actress’ affinity for boat-neck necklines isn’t going away anytime soon. Meghan Markle wowed in a yellow, sleeveless boat-neck sheath dress by U.S. designer Brandon Maxwell, as pointed out by royal correspondent Richard Palmer of the …

Meghan Markle breaks another Royal rule by trying to hold Prince Harry's hand
6 years, 9 months ago

Meghan Markle breaks another Royal rule by trying to hold Prince Harry's hand

Daily Mail  

Etiquette experts around the world are coming for Meghan Markle again. Meghan Markle has come under fire for allegedly trying to hold Prince Harry's hand during an event at Buckingham Palace on Tuesday Critics accused Meghan Markle of disrespecting the Queen when she failed to do a Duchess Slant upon taking her seat at a Buckingham Palace event this week …

Royal rules for Meghan Markle: Wearing pantyhose and no selfies
6 years, 9 months ago

Royal rules for Meghan Markle: Wearing pantyhose and no selfies

India Today  

Being a member of the Royal family comes with its own set of pros and cons. Meghan Markle recently became a member of the Royal family after marrying Prince Harry on May 19. Here are some other aspects of the Royal protocol that Meghan has to abide by: Wearing pantyhose Meghan Markle turned heads when she broke a Royal protocol …

The ONE thing that Meghan Markle has stopped wearing
7 years, 4 months ago

The ONE thing that Meghan Markle has stopped wearing

Daily Mail  

As well as being famed for her high-profile relationship with one of the world's most eligible bachelors, Meghan Markle is renowned for her savvy sartorial choices. However, eagle-eyed fans have noticed that Meghan has totally ditched one of her trademark looks since meeting Prince Harry - and they say it's down to the Queen's rules. Fans have noticed that Meghan …

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