During this encounter, Harry remarked on the challenge of explaining the concept of bowing to one's grandmother and the need for curtsying, particularly to someone from an American background. Meghan, in hindsight, started to realize the significance of this royal formality, drawing a comparison to Medieval Times dinner and tournament for the benefit of her fellow Americans. She even humorously reenacted her initial curtsy, which she described as somewhat medieval, in a slightly exaggerated manner that took about 8 seconds to perform.
During this display, her smile became asymmetric, pulling up on one side, conveying a shared joke. In contrast, Harry appeared to watch her carefully and was somewhat less enthusiastic than Meghan. However, he did release a small, albeit somewhat mirthless, laugh when Meghan mentioned "your majesty." This direct reference to the late Queen's title may have pushed the boundaries a bit too far for Harry, who responded with a cut-off gesture, partially hiding his face, suggesting some discomfort.
This moment was part of the second episode, where Meghan shared her observations about the formality within the royal family. She recalled an awkward encounter with Prince William and Kate when they came over for dinner for the first time, highlighting the stark difference in cultural expectations. Meghan, being a self-proclaimed "hugger," found that the formality, both in public and private, was quite surprising to her.
The bombshell series, where Harry and Meghan offered insights into their experiences within the royal family, took place nearly a year ago. However, according to Royal biographer Andrew Morton, Meghan seems to have left the royal family far behind in her life due to her struggle to embrace the royal rules. According to Morton, she has firmly established her life on the west coast and is even planning to launch an updated version of her lifestyle website, "The Tig."
Morton expressed the view that Meghan never truly embraced the rules and rituals of the royal family. Her frosty relationship with the Princess of Wales, among other factors, was a significant catalyst for her departure from the royal institution. Morton emphasized that Megan is now making her life on the west coast, and the Duke and Duchess of Sussex are finding their own path and becoming more established in California with each passing day.
