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In honor of her 39th birthday, here are 11 times Meghan Markle has broken royal protocol. Because regal rules are meant to be broken! (Photo: WENN)
In honor of her 39th birthday, here are 11 times Meghan Markle has broken royal protocol. Because regal rules are meant to be broken! (Photo: WENN)
When announcing their engagement, Meghan chose not to wear pantyhose. This might seem like nothing special for most women under 85, but it’s highly unusual for a royal. (Photo: WENN)
When announcing their engagement, Meghan chose not to wear pantyhose. This might seem like nothing special for most women under 85, but it’s highly unusual for a royal. (Photo: WENN)
Instead of having a member of staff do it for her, Meghan closed her own car door during her first solo appearance as Duchess of Sussex. (Photo: WENN)
Instead of having a member of staff do it for her, Meghan closed her own car door during her first solo appearance as Duchess of Sussex. (Photo: WENN)
Meg entered a car before the Queen during their first official event together. Sure, it was so the Queen could get her usual spot. But still…. Shocking! (Photo: WENN)
Meg entered a car before the Queen during their first official event together. Sure, it was so the Queen could get her usual spot. But still…. Shocking! (Photo: WENN)
Because she is estranged from her dad and he didn’t attend the wedding, the coat of arms traditionally given to the bride’s father was created specifically for Meghan. (Photo: WENN)
Because she is estranged from her dad and he didn’t attend the wedding, the coat of arms traditionally given to the bride’s father was created specifically for Meghan. (Photo: WENN)
Royal girlfriends don’t typically discuss their relationships before they’re engaged or married. But Meg spilled it all about Prince Harry in an interview with Vanity Fair. (Photo: WENN)
Royal girlfriends don’t typically discuss their relationships before they’re engaged or married. But Meg spilled it all about Prince Harry in an interview with Vanity Fair. (Photo: WENN)
Meghan is not afraid to pack on the PDA. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are often seen holding hands or wrapping their arms around each other even while on duty! (Photo: WENN)
Meghan is not afraid to pack on the PDA. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are often seen holding hands or wrapping their arms around each other even while on duty! (Photo: WENN)
Royals used to be prohibited from marrying anyone who had been divorced. Still, Harry made Meghan his wife—a woman who had been previously married. (Photo: WENN)
Royals used to be prohibited from marrying anyone who had been divorced. Still, Harry made Meghan his wife—a woman who had been previously married. (Photo: WENN)
Members of the British royal family aren’t supposed to voice political opinions. However, Meghan has proudly declared herself a feminist and pro-choice. (Photo: WENN)
Members of the British royal family aren’t supposed to voice political opinions. However, Meghan has proudly declared herself a feminist and pro-choice. (Photo: WENN)
She wore an off-the-shoulder Carolina Herrera dress, breaking the rule that royal women should dress modestly and not show too much skin—especially in day time. (Photo: WENN)
She wore an off-the-shoulder Carolina Herrera dress, breaking the rule that royal women should dress modestly and not show too much skin—especially in day time. (Photo: WENN)
Unlike royal women before her, Meghan chose not to share any information about her birth plan with the public. She wanted the opportunity to “celebrate privately.” (Photo: WENN)
Unlike royal women before her, Meghan chose not to share any information about her birth plan with the public. She wanted the opportunity to “celebrate privately.” (Photo: WENN)From the first moment she announced her engagement to Prince Harry to her recent encounter with fellow royal Queen B at The Lion King premiere, Meghan Markle has continuously but subtly challenged the status quo.
Since joining the British Royal Family, the Duchess of Sussex has paved her own way within their established traditions. In honor of her 39th birthday, here are 11 times Meghan Markle has broken royal protocol. Because regal rules are meant to be broken!