Meghan's Royal Rebellion: Protocol Breaches Unveiled

Meghan's Royal Rebellion: A Scandalous Look Back at Her 22-Month Reign

In a shocking exposé, we take a closer look at Meghan Markle's tumultuous time as a member of the British Royal Family. After abandoning her official duties in 2020 and returning to her native America, Meghan has been at pains to stress what an effort she put into becoming a loyal and hardworking member of the Royal Family.

But was it really that much of an effort? We dug deep for our latest episode of Reading the Royals on TheScholarlyNote.com, and what we found will leave you speechless. From her infamous exaggerated curtsy in her Netflix series Harry & Meghan to demonstrate how deeply she had bowed on meeting the late Queen Elizabeth II for the first time, it seems Meghan's commitment to royal protocol was about as genuine as a fashion faux pas.

Given the volume of headlines that Meghan created during her 22-month tenure, which spanned from her marriage in May 2018 to her acrimonious departure in March 2020, one might think she had made a concerted effort to adapt to life in "the Firm." But our investigation reveals a pattern of behavior that suggests otherwise.

With more than a dozen examples of protocol breaches, it's clear that Meghan didn't take the rules very seriously. On average, she broke royal protocol about once every two months! And what were these breaches? For the most part, they involved clothing choices – the ultimate form of self-expression for any style icon. But as an actress for over two decades before marrying Prince Harry, Meghan should have known better than to disregard the rules.

Take, for example, her official engagement photograph in 2018. What was she wearing? A sheer gown worth a staggering £56,000! That's right; this "royal rebel" was already sending a message: that she would treat royal protocol as little more than guidance. And what a statement it made – especially when you consider the modest £385 dress worn by Catherine for her official engagement photo in 2010.

But Meghan's fashion choices didn't stop there. When she joined Princess Catherine at Wimbledon, she opted to wear trousers instead of the expected skirts or dresses. Talk about making a statement! And let's not forget the British Fashion Awards in 2018, where she donned a gown by French label Givenchy – while proclaiming it an "honor" to be celebrating British fashion and designers. Coincidence that her photo was later deleted from the British Fashion Council's Instagram account?

The signs were there from the beginning: Meghan refusing to accept the contract of being a royal, which means dedicating your life to public service and putting the reputation of the Firm above your own individual brand and personality.

"It's not about having all the benefits without paying the price," says our expert. "Being a member of the Royal Family comes with great privileges, but you must be willing to make sacrifices and adhere to certain rules."

Meghan's actions suggest that she either didn't understand or chose to ignore this contract. And what does it say about her character? Was she always planning to leave and have her cake (or in this case, her designer gown) and eat it too?

In our investigation, we reveal numerous other examples of Meghan's protocol breaches, from wearing a French designer to the British Fashion Awards to choosing another non-British label for Archie's christening photo. And what does Catherine – the "Royal Mother" par excellence – do? She wears an outfit by British designer Stella McCartney.

The question on everyone's lips is: did Meghan ever truly commit to being a member of the Royal Family, or was it all just an elaborate charade from the beginning?

Join us for our latest episode of Reading the Royals on TheScholarlyNote.com as we delve deeper into this fascinating and sometimes shocking story. What do you think? Did Meghan truly try to adapt to life in "the Firm," or was she always planning her exit strategy? Share your thoughts with us in the comments!