An Inside Look at Meghan Markle & Prince Harry’s Time at Kensington: Insights from Royal Staff

A Fresh Face Meets Ancient Protocol

Meghan entered the monarchy with a different vocabulary: candid interviews, social-media savvy, a strong voice. Yet the royal system she entered was built on centuries-old protocol and unwritten traditions. According to several former staffers, that mismatch created immediate friction. They recall a time when the duchess proposed changes to internal comms, branding and staff routines that were simply unheard of in the palace ecosystem.