Royal Rules That Meghan Markle Has Broken

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00:00 There's no class in some person who goes sit like this, cross your legs like this,

00:03 use this fork, don't do this.

00:05 Doesn't happen.

00:06 Royal rules that Meghan Markle has broken.

00:09 She spoke about their relationship earlier than she should have.

00:12 Meghan revealed details pertaining to her relationship with Harry prior to its official

00:17 announcement, a move regarded as premature.

00:20 Prince Harry's budding romance with Suits star Meghan Markle.

00:24 In a September 2017 interview with Vanity Fair magazine, she publicly acknowledged their

00:29 romance for the first time, stating that they were in love and desired to be together.

00:34 While such revelations are commonplace in today's information age, it was considered

00:38 unconventional by the standards of the royal family, as such disclosures are traditionally

00:43 reserved for post-engagement.

00:45 Prince Harry and Meghan Markle engage.

00:47 We're gonna have an American princess.

00:49 The couple doesn't hesitate to show their feelings in public.

00:52 The pair doesn't shy away from expressing their affection openly.

00:55 A casual observation of Kate and Prince William reveals an unwritten rule between them, a

01:00 lack of public hand-holding.

01:02 On the contrary, Meghan and Harry display their sentiments unreservedly.

01:06 Harry and Meghan are often seen engaging in public displays of affection that are generally

01:10 uncommon for the royal family, such as holding hands.

01:13 Their first public hand-holding was witnessed at the Invictus Games in Toronto, a moment

01:17 that predates their engagement.

01:19 The two couples, both members of the British royal family, may have different approaches

01:23 when it comes to public displays of affection, but they're clearly in love.

01:27 Despite having their every move scrutinized by the media and the public, Kate and William

01:31 have maintained a level of decorum and privacy that is expected from royals.

01:36 On the other hand, Harry and Meghan have been more open with their feelings, and are not

01:40 afraid to show their love for each other in public.

01:42 It's not normal for royals to show any kind of PDA.

01:46 Someone should've told Meghan and Harry that.

01:48 This is a stark contrast to previous royal couples who were expected to be reserved in

01:52 their interactions, especially in public.

01:55 She has already been married.

01:57 Meghan, now an integral part of the royal family, was previously wedded to film director

02:02 Trevor Engelson.

02:03 In 2013, after a decade-long relationship, the pair tied the knot, marking a two-year

02:15 matrimonial journey.

02:16 The royal family's bygone restrictions on marrying divorcees did not obstruct Harry

02:20 and Meghan's union much to their delight.

02:23 An instance of such a restriction was previously seen when King Edward VIII, after a short

02:28 reign of 10 months, abdicated the throne to marry his beloved, a previously married woman.

02:34 She comes from an ordinary family.

02:36 Meghan hails from a humble background, contrasting sharply with the lineage of Prince William's

02:41 spouse.

02:42 Her parents, commoners by royal standards, include her mother, Doria Ragland, who earns

02:46 her living as a social worker and yoga instructor, and her father, Thomas Markle, who made his

02:51 career as a lighting director in the film and television industry.

02:55 Meghan's rise to fame as an actress is a testament to her own hard work and innate

02:59 talent, demonstrating that with determination, anyone can reach their goals regardless of

03:04 their connections.

03:05 And she gave a speech at the wedding.

03:07 At the wedding ceremony, the newly minted Duchess of Sussex took the stage to deliver

03:12 a brief address.

03:14 She expressed her gratitude towards the Queen, then Prince Charles, along with other royal

03:18 family members for their cordial welcome of herself and her family.

03:22 Her poignant final words in the speech were, "I have found my prince."

03:25 No violations of wedding traditions can stop real feelings.

03:29 It's easy to see that this couple is fully in love and happy.

03:32 On her special day, the Duchess also wore a dress with personal significance.

03:36 The veil of her wedding gown was embroidered with flowers representing all of the 53 Commonwealth

03:41 nations, symbolizing her and Harry's commitment to diversity and inclusivity.

03:46 Throughout history, royal weddings have been known for their grandeur and extravagance.

03:50 However, this ceremony stood out not only for its beautiful display, but also for its

03:55 modern and heartfelt touches.

03:58 The Duchess' speech is just one example of how she plans to bring her own personal

04:02 touch to her role as a member of the royal family.

04:05 But that is all for today.

04:06 Thank you for watching.

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