We all are born with quite a lot of freedom. We can do almost anything we want and there are not that many restrictions on us. But that’s because we are citizens, can you imagine if you were a member of the Royal family? Being a part of the most important family in the entire nation? I’m sure there will be quite a few things you won’t be allowed to do.
Now imagine if you were a normal citizen with all the freedom we enjoy and then fell in love with a Prince. That would be a huge celebration and a life of luxury as the fairy tales have taught us. But this is real life and as I said before, being a member of the royal family isn’t easy. Your new family runs a nation and you know their secrets. You represent their image; your opinion can change their minds.
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It depends; most of them just limit your interaction with the general public and increase your safety. They are only implemented to keep the member safe and avoid people from harming them or their image.
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Today we’ll see all the sacrifices the newest member of the royal family, Meghan Markle, had to make. Meghan Markle tied the knot with Prince Harry on the 19th of May 2018 making her the new Duchess of Sussex. We’ll see all things she had and then had to let go after marrying the Prince.
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This one makes sense as now Meghan being a member of the royal family is the Duchess of Sussex. This gives her power and her signature is very important. An autograph to a child or loyal fan is harmless and nothing to think about. But that same autograph in the wrong hands can be dangerous for her and her family.
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You’d think that this rule was placed to prevent people from taking pictures with Meghan and then turning them into something that could harm Meghan’s image. But no, this was said by the queen herself. The queen finds the harmless activity “strange” and “confusing”. Now when asked for a selfie by anyone, Meghan has to say no.
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Becoming a member of the royal family means making a lot of public appearances. And when making these public appearances one has to look and behave professional as they carry the family image. That is why protocol dictates the members of the royal family not hold hands when in public.
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Following the last point this rule is also there just for the image of the family. Before going out in public the clothes and every tiny detail of every member is checked so that they look appropriate in public. Even the nail polish the ladies use is checked.
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Joining the royal family means you have to give up your faith and take up the Anglican faith. Meghan used to be a Catholic but before the marriage ceremony, she had to partake in a secret ceremony. During this, her future husband was present too and she was baptized.
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This was expected, being a member of the royal family will put a person in danger. Whether it be enemies or just people trying to get information or do any harm. Every member is escorted by bodyguards when not at home. Not to mention being a part of the royal family will make you a target for paparazzi.
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Even though there is no law that prohibits any member of the royal family to cast a vote during elections. It is well known that the family chose not to so as to not be blamed for being prejudice towards any certain candidates.
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A well-known tradition of the royal family happens at Christmas. All the members gather at the Sandringham House in Norfolk. They attend a holiday service at the local St. Mary Magdalene church. Before becoming Prince Harry’s wife, Meghan attended and took part in this tradition in 2017.
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As you might have realized the members of the family are under high scrutiny when in the public eye. The protocols that dictate their clothes and their behavior is just the start. Meghan will have to also undergo a 6-month long training of royal etiquette. Here she will be taught how to behave in public and how to carry herself in front of the media.
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With a new family and new responsibilities under the title of The Duchess of Sussex, Meghan will not be seen on the big screen anymore. Her filmography includes Get Him to the Greek, Remember Me, Dater’s Handbook, Horrible Bosses. From 2011 to 2017 she played Rachel Zane on the USA Network show Suits.
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