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All eyes have been on Prince Harry and Meghan Markle since their stunning wedding ceremony in May. Harry and the Duchess of Sussex have forged their own path as a royal couple — often straying from tradition in the process.
While Markle has adhered to some British royal etiquette standards, the former actress hasn’t completely transformed her style and social behavior.
And Harry has followed suit, as he often displays public affection for his new bride.“Their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are pioneering a new, relaxed, tactile branch of the monarchy,” William Hanson, who describes himself as the U.K.’s “leading etiquette expert and coach,” recently told The Daily Mail while discussing Markle’s latest fashion faux pas.
Many royal enthusiasts tend to agree — the pair is unlike any other royal couple, especially compared to Prince William and Kate Middleton, the Duchess of Cambridge.
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Here’s a list of seven times Meghan and Harry have, both as a couple and individually, broken “royal protocol” in recent months.
PDA moments
First of all, the parents-to-be don’t shy away from showing their fondness for one another. They’re often caught holding hands, hugging and even sneaking an occasional smooch or two.
While there isn’t an official rule on PDA, The Sun points out it’s generally considered “uncouth” of a royal couple. Their public affection should be based on the formality of the event they’re attending and reflect the queen’s behavior. Unlike Prince William and Kate Middleton, Harry and Markle have proven to be extremely affectionate in public.
“It is very clear that William and Kate are emotionally close, however, they do not seem to feel the need to prove their love – particularly when on official state business,” Robin Kermode, a body language expert, told The Daily Mail. “They come across as a strong, independent couple and while they are always on show, they do not feel the need to ‘show’ their love for each other to the world.”
Pocket problem
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Is Markle getting “too casual” for a royal? The Duchess of Sussex’s fashion choices during her first royal tour alongside husband Harry sparked debates among fans.
During her 16-day South Pacific tour, Markle sported several different looks — and unfortunately suffered some wardrobe malfunctions along the way. But there was one particular feature included in her attire that royal etiquette experts took issue with: pockets.
“There is good casual and there is bad casual. Placing a hand in the pocket is too relaxed and unprofessional…”
— William Hanson
On Oct. 29, Markle donned a white tuxedo dress designed by New Zealand’s Maggie Marilyn during an event at Courtenay Creative in Wellington. The stunning outfit drew praise from fans, but royal experts were critical of the relaxed look.
“There is good casual and there is bad casual. Placing a hand in the pocket is too relaxed and unprofessional, however dressed down Harry and his wife may have been,” Hanson told The Daily Mail.
But some royal fans…
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