People are getting excited about the prospect of Meghan Markle and Prince Harry tying the knot, but if they do, sheâll be trading her life as an actress in Canada for life as a royal. And that brings some big changes. Here are some of the things sheâll have to adhere to if she says âI doâ to her dashing prince.
- She can pick a surname, but doesn't legally need one - Meghan will get a lovely title, probably Duchess or Countess, but she can also choose her own surname, if she wants one. William and Harry are Wales after their father and Kate traded Middleton for Mountbatten-Windsor. But anyone with the title âHer Royal Highness,â as she would most likely be, doesnât have to have a last name, according to a decree from the Queen.
- She canât vote, ever again - Because the royal family isnât allowed to show preference for a political party by casting a ballot.
- She wonât be able to wear nail polish - Well, she wonât be able to get glam, on-trend manis anymore because they go against the royal dress code. But the Queenâs signature polish is a pretty shade of pale pink, so Meghan could try that.
- She will never be able to pose for a selfie or give out an autograph - More rules when youâre a royal. And the public wonât be allowed to touch her AT ALL, except for a polite handshake.
- She wonât get to choose her wedding ring - Every royal wedding ring is made from Welsh gold from one certain mine.
- She wonât be able to play Monopoly ever again - According to Prince Andrew, the iconic board game becomes âtoo vicious.â
- She will always have to travel with a black outfit - Just in case a tragedy occurs while sheâs away from home, members of the royal family are required to change into an appropriate mourning outfit.
- She wonât be allowed to eat shellfish - The royal family avoid it because of the risk of food poisoning.
- She wonât get to open presents on Christmas Day - The family follows the German tradition of exchanging gifts during afternoon tea on Christmas Eve.