All the royal traditions Meghan Markle has broken

The couple plan to live between North America and the UK, and are currently living in the Los Angeles area after a brief stay in Canada. They said: "This geographic balance will enable us to raise our son with an appreciation for the royal tradition into which he was born, while also providing our family with the space to focus on the next chapter, including the launch of our new charitable entity."

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Royal baby announcement -

But this is not the first time they broke royal tradition. For instance, Harry and Meghan took to Instagram to announce the birth of their son, Archie.

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Royal baby announcement -

Royal tradition says that there should be an official announcement.

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Public displays of affection -

You might not see the Queen and Prince Philip showing PDA, but Markle has no problem with it.

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Baby shower -

Baby showers are not a royal tradition, but that didn't stop Meghan Markle from traveling to the US for Archie's shower.

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Baby shower -

The baby shower was held in New York City and hosted by Amal Clooney and Serena Williams.

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Un-royal vows -

Meghan Markle didn't vow to obey her husband in her wedding ceremony.

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Wedding ring -

Royal husbands don't usually wear wedding rings, but she managed to put one on Harry's finger.

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She broke a royal Christmas tradition -

In 2017, while still just Harry's fiancée, Meghan Markle spent the holidays with the royal family.

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She doesn't need a hand -

Markle was driven by a chauffeur during her first solo event as a royal, but was happy to close the car's door instead of having someone else do it for her.

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All black -

Royals are not supposed to wear all-black outfits during the day, unless they're attending a funeral or other similar formal events.

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Mismatched earrings -

Not only did she wear black head-to-toe during her visit to Cardiff, Wales in January 2018, Markle also pushed boundaries with mismatched earrings.

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Royal legs -

Royal women are supposed to wear stockings. Here's Meghan Markle, during her engagement photocall, showing off her bare legs.

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A tad too short -

Meghan Markle pushed boundaries by wearing this minidress, which is considerably shorter than royal tradition dictates.

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Sitting inappropriately -

Meghan Markle has breached royal protocol by sitting with her legs crossed at the knee.

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Hairstyle -

Markle has no problem wearing her hair in a bun. Not quite the royal style we're used to.

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Physical interactions with fans -

Markle loves getting close to people and taking photos with, kissing, and hugging them.

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Autographs -

She even gives autographs to fans, a practice that also breaches royal protocol.

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Playing wife at the Commonwealth Youth Forum -

In April 2018, Meghan Markle attended an event usually reserved for royal family members. She and Harry were engaged at the time.

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No engagement ring -

Markle was spotted without her engagement ring during a Commonwealth Day youth event in London.

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She wears the royal pants -

While royal tradition says that women should wear dresses or skirts while out in public, Markle is often spotted wearing pants.

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Not using a purse as a barrier -

Meghan Markle's cross-body bag made headlines, as royals usually avoid these.

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Royal denim - Meghan Markle pushed royal fashion boundaries. She was the first royal to wear a denim jacket on a royal tour.

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Not-totally-British wedding dress -

While the designer Clare Waight Keller is British, she does work for Givenchy, which is French.

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Dark nail polish -

Royals tend to wear light nail polishes. But while a touch of color is not uncommon, going really dark is quite a bold move.

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The Duke and Duchess of Sussex step down from their roles -

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Royal baby announcement -

But this is not the first time they broke royal tradition. For instance, Harry and Meghan took to Instagram to announce the birth of their son, Archie.

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Royal baby announcement -

Royal tradition says that there should be an official announcement.

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3 / 27 Fotos

Public displays of affection -

You might not see the Queen and Prince Philip showing PDA, but Markle has no problem with it.

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Baby shower -

Baby showers are not a royal tradition, but that didn't stop Meghan Markle from traveling to the US for Archie's shower.

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Baby shower -

The baby shower was held in New York City and hosted by Amal Clooney and Serena Williams.

Getty Images

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Un-royal vows -

Meghan Markle didn't vow to obey her husband in her wedding ceremony.

Getty Images

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Wedding ring -

Royal husbands don't usually wear wedding rings, but she managed to put one on Harry's finger.

Getty Images

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She broke a royal Christmas tradition -

In 2017, while still just Harry's fiancée, Meghan Markle spent the holidays with the royal family.

Getty Images

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She doesn't need a hand -

Markle was driven by a chauffeur during her first solo event as a royal, but was happy to close the car's door instead of having someone else do it for her.

Getty Images

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All black -

Royals are not supposed to wear all-black outfits during the day, unless they're attending a funeral or other similar formal events.

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Mismatched earrings -

Not only did she wear black head-to-toe during her visit to Cardiff, Wales in January 2018, Markle also pushed boundaries with mismatched earrings.

Getty Images

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Royal legs -

Royal women are supposed to wear stockings. Here's Meghan Markle, during her engagement photocall, showing off her bare legs.

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A tad too short -

Meghan Markle pushed boundaries by wearing this minidress, which is considerably shorter than royal tradition dictates.

Getty Images

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Sitting inappropriately -

Meghan Markle has breached royal protocol by sitting with her legs crossed at the knee.

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Hairstyle -

Markle has no problem wearing her hair in a bun. Not quite the royal style we're used to.

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Physical interactions with fans -

Markle loves getting close to people and taking photos with, kissing, and hugging them.

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Autographs -

She even gives autographs to fans, a practice that also breaches royal protocol.

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Playing wife at the Commonwealth Youth Forum -

In April 2018, Meghan Markle attended an event usually reserved for royal family members. She and Harry were engaged at the time.

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No engagement ring -

Markle was spotted without her engagement ring during a Commonwealth Day youth event in London.

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She wears the royal pants -

While royal tradition says that women should wear dresses or skirts while out in public, Markle is often spotted wearing pants.

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Not using a purse as a barrier -

Meghan Markle's cross-body bag made headlines, as royals usually avoid these.

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Royal denim - Meghan Markle pushed royal fashion boundaries. She was the first royal to wear a denim jacket on a royal tour.

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Not-totally-British wedding dress -

While the designer Clare Waight Keller is British, she does work for Givenchy, which is French.

Getty Images

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Dark nail polish -

Royals tend to wear light nail polishes. But while a touch of color is not uncommon, going really dark is quite a bold move.

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All the royal traditions Meghan Markle has broken

The Duchess of Sussex is the first British royal to write about suffering a miscarriage

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Meghan Markle was a breath of fresh air among British royals, and then she, Harry, and Archie took off for North America, officially having stepped down from royal duties. Albeit the most extreme example, this was by no means the first time she breached royal protocol and traditions. Most recently, she penned an opinion piece for the New York Times in which she revealed that she had suffered a miscarriage in July. In doing so, she became the first British royal to publicly write about suffering a miscarriage.

Indeed, Princess Diana ruffled some feathers in her day, and Meghan Markle makes sure she keeps the tradition of breaking royal rules alive. Click on to discover just exactly what we mean.