Prince Harry has firmly rejected allegations that Meghan Markle broke royal protocol upon her entry into the Royal Family. In his Netflix documentary Harry and MeghanThe couple has addressed controversies surrounding Meghan’s actions and statements, particularly in 2018 when she spoke out about the #MeToo movement.
The Duchess of Sussex has revealed how her conversations about sensitive topics caused friction within the royal establishment. “I didn’t know that talking about it would be a taboo subject,” Meghan said, reflecting on her experiences. Despite understanding that there were established protocols for how things were done, she was unaware that her actions would be perceived as breaches of royal etiquette.
“There’s no class where someone says, ‘Sit like this, cross your legs like this, use this fork, don’t do this, curtsy, wear this kind of hat,’” Meghan explained. She highlighted the lack of formal training or guidelines she was given upon joining the Royal Family, which led her to learn a lot of things on the fly. “That doesn’t happen. So I needed to learn a lot,” she added, emphasizing the challenges she faced in adjusting to royal expectations, she reported. The mirror.
In the documentary, Prince Harry sided with his wife and defended her against the allegations. He pointed out that Meghan had set precedents, such as the time she hugged a schoolgirl in Birmingham, an act that allegedly went against traditional royal conduct.
“Also, with the press, there were a lot of made-up protocols,” Harry said, criticizing how the media and some within the royal institution portrayed Meghan’s actions as breaches of protocol when, in fact, no such rules existed. His defense sheds light on the challenges they faced as a couple, dealing with both the internal dynamics of the Royal Family and the external pressures of the media.
These observations from the documentary underscore the couple’s struggle to play their roles within the Royal Family while also staying true to their values. Accusations of breaches of protocol, Harry suggests, were often exaggerated or entirely fabricated, contributing to the growing tension that ultimately led to their decision to step back from their royal duties. This defense highlights Harry’s commitment to protecting Meghan and challenging the misconceptions that have surrounded their time in the Royal Family.