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Harry and Meghan: A Royal Dance Between Duty and Love

12/13/2025

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During the 2018 Fiji visit, Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, faced a protocol predicament, with Judi James noting his torn stance between duties and Meghan Markle's closeness.
Meghan Markle attempted to hold Harry's hand as he remained formal.
In 2022, during the late Queen's lying-in-state, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle held hands, signaling a rebellious stance against protocol.
Meghan's struggle with etiquette is described as an effort to assert individuality within royal life.

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Story summary

During the 2018 Fiji visit, Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, faced a protocol predicament, with Judi James noting his torn stance between duties and Meghan Markle's closeness.
Meghan Markle attempted to hold Harry's hand as he remained formal.
In 2022, during the late Queen's lying-in-state, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle held hands, signaling a rebellious stance against protocol.
Meghan's struggle with etiquette is described as an effort to assert individuality within royal life.