Meghan Markle: How she suddenly became a princess
Is Duchess Meghan (37) suddenly a princess? This is at least the birth certificate of her first son Archie. There is in the line with regard to their activity / occupation at least "Princess of the United Kingdom" to find. So far, the former "Suits" actress has only been officially awarded the Duchess title, but the explanation for the new rank designation is quite simple: In the UK, there is a rule that "a woman takes on the status of her husband," like "E! News "quoted a Royal expert. Since husband Harry (34) is a prince, Meghan's job is at least on paper now also princess.
This tradition goes back to the year 1923. That same year, Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon married the Duke of York, Prince Albert Frederick Arthur George, and became a Duchess with the status of Princess. At that time the regulation was announced in an official statement.
