Prince Harry, Meghan Markle and Oprah Winfrey.Photo: Joe Pugliese/Harpo Productions
01of 11What’s Meghan and Harry’s Real Anniversary?Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.Ben STANSALL - WPA Pool/GettyMeghan revealed to Oprah that she and Harry exchanged wedding vows in their backyard three days ahead of their May 19 nuptials at St. George’s Chapel in Windsor Castle. However, the backyard ceremony wasn’t official — in part because there were no required witnesses. A source close to them clarifies that their legal wedding anniversary is May 19.
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What’s Meghan and Harry’s Real Anniversary?
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.Ben STANSALL - WPA Pool/Getty
Meghan revealed to Oprah that she and Harry exchanged wedding vows in their backyard three days ahead of their May 19 nuptials at St. George’s Chapel in Windsor Castle. However, the backyard ceremony wasn’t official — in part because there were no required witnesses. A source close to them clarifies that their legal wedding anniversary is May 19.
02of 11Did Oprah Reach Out to the Palace for Comment?cbsNo. “The interview was intended to be a conversation with the couple,” says a spokesperson for Harpo, Oprah’s production company. “The Palace was not contacted to participate in or respond to the interview.”
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Did Oprah Reach Out to the Palace for Comment?
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No. “The interview was intended to be a conversation with the couple,” says a spokesperson for Harpo, Oprah’s production company. “The Palace was not contacted to participate in or respond to the interview.”
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What Determines Which Royals Receive Security?
Meghan revealed that she,Prince Harryand Archie were told they would not receive royal protection.
“Like anyone else, if you leave the firm, you lose the perks,” says former head of royal protection Dai Davies.
04of 11What’s “The Firm?“Queen Elizabeth.Meghan told Oprah that the royals are a “family business,” andPrince Philipis known to have called that business “the firm.” When Meghan referred to “the firm” in the interview, a source close to her says she meant the institution rather than the family.
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What’s “The Firm?”
Queen Elizabeth.
Meghan told Oprah that the royals are a “family business,” andPrince Philipis known to have called that business “the firm.” When Meghan referred to “the firm” in the interview, a source close to her says she meant the institution rather than the family.
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Who Is in “The Institution?”
Queen Elizabeth and Prince Charles.Jack Hill - WPA Pool/Getty
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Where Is the Palace HR Office?
Clarence House.Chris Jackson/Getty
07of 11Would Prince Charles Step Aside?Queen Elizabeth and Prince Charles.Samir Hussein/WireimageUnlikely. Since Edward VIII exited the monarchy in 1936, thrustingQueen Elizabeth’s father onto the throne, abdication has been a dirty word in the royal family.Prince Charlesis longest serving Prince of Wales — the title given to the immediate heir — in history, meaning he’s well prepared to take the crown.
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Would Prince Charles Step Aside?
Queen Elizabeth and Prince Charles.Samir Hussein/Wireimage
Unlikely. Since Edward VIII exited the monarchy in 1936, thrustingQueen Elizabeth’s father onto the throne, abdication has been a dirty word in the royal family.
Prince Charlesis longest serving Prince of Wales — the title given to the immediate heir — in history, meaning he’s well prepared to take the crown.
08of 11Why Was Meghan Denied Help?Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.Paul Grover - WPA Pool/GettyMeghan revealed that she “didn’t want to be alive anymore” during her pregnancy with Archie. She went to “one of the most senior people” but was told it wouldn’t “look good” if she sought help.It’s unclear who Meghan went to for assistance and why it was denied.Harry has been open in the past about seeking therapy for his own mental health struggles but told Oprah that he felt helpless in dealing with Meghan’s.“I had no idea what to do,” he said. “I wasn’t prepared for that. I went to a very dark place as well.”
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Why Was Meghan Denied Help?
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.Paul Grover - WPA Pool/Getty
Meghan revealed that she “didn’t want to be alive anymore” during her pregnancy with Archie. She went to “one of the most senior people” but was told it wouldn’t “look good” if she sought help.
It’s unclear who Meghan went to for assistance and why it was denied.
Harry has been open in the past about seeking therapy for his own mental health struggles but told Oprah that he felt helpless in dealing with Meghan’s.
“I had no idea what to do,” he said. “I wasn’t prepared for that. I went to a very dark place as well.”
09of 11Are William and Charles Really ‘Trapped?‘Prince William and Prince Charles.Aaron Chown - WPA Pool/Getty ImagesA close source says that whilePrince CharlesandPrince Williamoccasionally get frustrated at having to “do the duties” of royal life, they understand that “if you want the monarchy to exist, this is what it is.” The source adds, “They get the rewards as a result.”
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Are William and Charles Really ‘Trapped?’
Prince William and Prince Charles.Aaron Chown - WPA Pool/Getty Images
A close source says that whilePrince CharlesandPrince Williamoccasionally get frustrated at having to “do the duties” of royal life, they understand that “if you want the monarchy to exist, this is what it is.” The source adds, “They get the rewards as a result.”
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Who Are the “Senior” Royals?
Queen Elizabeth joins the royal family at Windsor Castle on Dec. 8.Samir Hussein/WireImage
After Meghan and Harry’s royal exit, the senior royals areQueen Elizabeth, her four children and their spouses and her grandsonPrince Williamand his wife,Kate Middleton.
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Can Only the Monarch Bestow Titles?
Yes. “The basic principle of English peerage law is that all honor comes from the Crown,” says Thomas Woodcock, Garter King of Arms.
source: people.com
