Meghan Markle Breaking Royal Protocol in 2018

1 When She Gave an Autograph

Royals aren't allowed to sign autographs due to security reasons, but Meghan made an exception for this young girl during her visit to Cardiff Castle in January.

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2 When She Skipped the Tights

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The queen reportedly expects members of the royal family to wear hosiery, but Meghan rarely does, so that may change soon.

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3 When She Wore a Messy Bun to a Royal Engagement

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Proof that you can still look gorgeous without having to be perfectly polished!

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4 When She Hugged Social Bite Cofounder Alice Thompson . . .

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Apparently, the charity worker told Meghan how inspired she was by the speech she gave to UN Women about female empowerment back in 2015.

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5 And This Little Girl . . .

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I mean, who could resist her? She's so cute!

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6 And This Young Fan . . .

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The student probably waited all morning to meet her.

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7 And This Little Girl Who Slipped Past Barricades

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Yep, we'd probably to the same.

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8 When She Wore All Black to a Royal Engagement

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All-black ensembles are usually worn at sombre events like funerals.

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9 When She Attended the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting Summit Ahead of Her Wedding

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These type of royal engagements are usually reserved for working members of the royal family, and Meghan was still only engaged to Prince Harry at the time.

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10 When She Sported a Crossbody Bag in Edinburgh

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Royals usually carry clutches to avoid any awkward moments when shaking hands.

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11 When She Delivered a Speech at Her Wedding

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Usually, royal brides don't get up and speak at their wedding. But then again, Meghan wasn't just any bride.

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12 When She Showed PDA With Prince Harry . . .

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Meghan and Harry couldn't keep their hands off each other at the first Royal Foundation Forum in February.

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13 Over . . .

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They held hands while visiting Birmingham in March.

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14 And Over . . .

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The cuddled up at the Coach Core Awards in September.

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15 And Over . . .

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Harry and Meghan kept the PDA coming during their royal tour of Australia and New Zealand in October.

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16 Again

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They kissed after Harry completed the Sentebale Polo Cup in Windsor in July.

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17 When She Shut Her Car Door

While royals usually leave their car doors to be shut by their protection officers, Meghan took matters into her own hands and closed her own door.

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18 When She Snapped a Selfie With a Young Fan

Royals usually don't take selfies or sign autographs, but how could you say no to that adorable little girl?

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19 When She Wore Dark Nail Polish to the British Fashion Awards

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Even though it may sound crazy, protocol states that royals should opt for neutral or pink nail colours for royal engagements, so this beauty choice caused quite a stir.

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