Royal pundits and commentators have often claimed that Queen Elizabeth II Soft spot for Prince Harry. The late monarch always wanted them younger grandchildren to find his happily ever after and was therefore extremely welcoming to Meghan Markle. However, the documentaries Harry & Megan hinted at like that The matriarch has been partial to Prince William and Kate Middleton.
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In the second episode of the Netflix show, the Duke of Sussex detailed his dreamy proposal to the former American actress. He popped the question over Got on their knees in 2016 as they enjoyed a quiet date night. The adorable moment took place at the Sussexes’ home at Kensington Palace, Nottingham Cottage. Although Meghan Markle described the moment as joyful and exciting, Prince Harry had other plans for the proposal. However he could not execute her due to Queen Elizabeth’s orders.
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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle needed the Queen’s permission to get married
Per royal protocols, Prince Harry had to do it Get the monarch’s permission before proposing to Markle for marriage. The Royal Marriages Act 1772 states that all Descendants of George II must obtain the sovereign’s consent to make their marriage legal. The tradition isn’t new to the Duke, as his father, King Charles III, and Prince William also sought the Queen’s permission before asking the big question. However, according to the royal prince, he was not allowed to ask Markle for marriage anywhere other than the UK.
Harry just said he couldn’t suggest it
Meghan outside the UK.Have you forgotten that Prince William proposed to Catherine in Kenya??!! #HarryandMeghanNetflix
– royal guard
(@royalnewsss) December 8, 2022
“I wanted to do it earlier. But I had to ask my grandmother for permission, I couldn’t do that outside of the UK.” The King of Sussex made the big revelation in the Netflix documentations.
Prince Harry’s claim that he couldn’t propose to the actress abroad came as a surprise to fans. In 2010, Prince William had got on one knee for Kate Middleton during her trip to Africa. Viewers are confused about this how the rules can be different for the two brothers, considering Prince Harry is not the one to take the throne.
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