The British royal family, after all, is not just a family, it is an institution rooted in tradition, image, and a rigid set of expectations. Holding HandsThere's not an official rule about PDA, but royals usually keep it to a minimum because they're working representatives of the monarchy. Off-The-Shoulder DressAt Trooping the Colour in 2018, which was Meghan's second official appearance after her royal wedding, she tore up the royal rule book. Super Short HemlineBare-legged in a black Judith & Charles mini dress, Meghan attended a gala celebrating a charity performance of Hamilton in London in 2018. Royal women should avoid bold make-up in public, yet the look created by her personal make-up artist Daniel Martin certainly made a statement.

Source: The Times May 24, 2025 09:52 UTC