Meghan's sparkle is already starting to disappear

I'm a Royalist. I like the Royal Family. Okay, truthfully, I got interested a few years ago when Prince Harry became super hot. I mean he is extremely hot. I have also paid attention to other members of the family for their fashion and body language in images.

Most recently, I've been completely consumed with Prince Harry and his now wife, Meghan Markle, who together are the Duke and Duchess of Sussex. As anyone who knows what the Royal Family is about, with those titles come responsibilities.

One such responsibility is upholding an image. Before I go into details, I want to show you a visual representation of who Meghan was prior to marrying Prince Harry.

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In just a few days since she has been married to Prince Harry, her style has dramatically changed and now falls in line with the Royal Family's expectations. 

Source: https://www.usmagazine.com/stylish/pictures/meghan-markles-personal-style-secrets-shop/

 

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Now, a lot of people wouldn't really care that they'd have to change their personal style after getting married, but I don't know about you, but I would have huge issue with that. I'm the type of person who will mentally judge people's outfits on trains or in the street, and one thing I'm always noticing is people's lack of passion for their clothes, so I guess, it would be their lack of passion for fashion, but I see fashion as being an extension of your personality. I always wear mini skirts becuse I like to push boundaries and don't like how jeans or pants look (even in situations where I have to dress more formal, I still wear minis but they're a little bit longer, still above the knee though). I also wear bright colours and prints. I love unique fashion that can be an extension of your personality and convey a message. It's much like make up. It's art. Some would disagree, but in my view, fashion is art.

And that actually brings me to Meghan Markle. In stories by the mainstream media she's been referred to as having a sparkle, and you know what? Up until a few days ago she did, but now, well, now I think that sparkle is starting to go.

In previous images her body language was open and fun loving. It was confident and laid back. She showed her personality and maintained a balance between stylish and conservative. The two were able to merge because of the cuts she wore.

Well, if you compare that with now, she's lost her spark and her body language appears to be closed off. The colours have gone and the hemlines have become longer. She has to wear hats and use clutches now. Forget about the practicality of using a tote or a shoulder bag. Royals aren't allowed to hold handbags. According to a lot of reports and articles, the Royal Family's female members must hold clutches because it helps them avoid awkward situations where a member of the public wants to shake their hand. Of course, this ignores the fact that the Royal Family members could simply politely say no to shaking someone's hand. 

Outside of the Royal Family, organisations have dress codes that their staff members must abide by. Some companies are more laid back about what they allow their staff to wear, or they'll have the opportunity to make the company's dress code work for them, for example, if you have to dress in corporate attire, you could wear bright clothes or make up. I assume though that in the case of the Royal Family, members aren't allowed to wear bright colours because the Queen does so that she can easily be seen in crowds.

That's not the major issue with Meghan Markle's fashion transition since marrying Prince Harry. The issue is that it's just one way that she is being stifled and can't be herself. Of course, given her acting background she is used to playing a part, but the major difference is that she got to choose when she played the part and she also could stop playing when she went home at night and be herself. It wasn't a 24/7 role like being a member of the Royal Family is.

Being a member of the Royal Family almost destroyed Princess Diana, although she did break a few rules such as not always wearing long sleeved dresses or coats, and still showing cleavage at times.

It's not just her fashion that the Queen wants to change. She also wants Meghan to have Royalty training. This training will be conducted over the next six months by none other than the Queen's assistant, Samantha Cohen. Samantha is known for being ruthless and taking no prisoners, so it's likely that the Queen has chosen her because she wants Meghan to be whipped into line.

Everyone is different and Meghan may well love Harry. There's no doubt that she does based on her facial expressions, but love can only go so far when you're being forced what to wear and what to say, although maybe she'll be fine given her acting background. But again, given she's been acting since she was a kid, how will she handle not being able to do what she loves? Wouldn't that just depress her? Even when Australian singer, Delta Goodrem was in hospital getting treatment for Cancer, she would still write and she would still perform when she could. She didn't let the illness stop her.

Of course, time will tell whether or not Meghan is cut out for Royalty but she doesn't exactly seem to have a tame and timid personality like Kate does. It's entirely possible that Meghan will get sick of it and divorce Prince Harry, OR that they'll both end up leaving the Royal Family and moving to America. It wouldn't be the first time a Royal Family member has abdicated their post for love. Prince Edward the VIII who was in line for the throne abdicated when he fell in love with American, Wallis Simpson. Instead he was made a Duke of Windsor. Prince Harry may also find Meghan's change difficult. He's always been the "normal" Royal Family member, which is not surprising given he's the youngest, and he may find that HE falls out of love with Meghan because she's now having to become someone she just isn't (which is much bigger than any acting role).

Prince Harry may find he doesn't want to stay with Meghan given she's losing her sparkle, and Meghan may find that being married to Prince Harry isn't worth the restrictions that go with being a member of the Royal Family.

Only time will tell, but there is a strong possibility that one, or both of them will find the restrictions and constant monitoring difficult.