When the Queen Received Bouquets From Fans, but for Meghan Markle

Published 04/19/2023, 3:30 PM EDT

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The Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle‘s entry, undoubtedly shook the royal family to its core. Having been accustomed to the inertia of having the blue blood in the hierarchy, the American mannequin’s entry into the Palace came much as a shock to the entire royal household. As many saw it coming since the early courtship days of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, the Kingdom saw an uproar of polarizing reactions to the historical unison. 

While many poured in their never-ending support for the Sussexes for their unwavering commitment, others blasted the royals for the disruption in the system. Nevertheless, there had been uncountable instances that proved despite everything, love always wins. Internet is thriving with one just video recalling how Markle emerged as a rising star among the Brits. Especially, in contrast to the stereotypical belief that the kingdom never accepted the Duchess.

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Back in 2018, Meghan Markle and the late Queen Elizabeth went in for their first-ever solo trip to Chester. The visit served as a life-changing visit for the Duchess since it was the first time she appeared with the Sovereign as a member of the House of Windsor. While the meeting highlighted endless giggles and smiles among the royal women, it also proved to be a win-win for the Duchess of Sussex. 

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The subjects awaiting the royal walkabout undoubtedly showered their immense love for the Queen. However, this time, it was not for her alone. Fans in the stands were keen on presenting their monarch with adorable bouquets and gifts. Nonetheless, the cheers for Duchess Meghan drowned the voices for Queen Elizabeth. In fact, an ecstatic fan handed over the Queen a bouquet of flowers to give to Meghan Markle as he kept lauding the Duchess. 

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The Queen did appear a bit taken aback by the same gesture by the fan. However, internet users are all for how Markle was already winning hearts in the UK since Day 1. 

Internet brings back the love of Britain for Meghan Markle

Reacting to the video, hundreds of fans have showered their support for both the royal women. Many even cleared the infamous misconception about the kingdom’s indifference to the Duchess. “This idea that Markle is hated by everyone is sci-fi,” wrote a fan. According to the user, it’s mostly the older generation having difficulties in adapting to drastic changes as such. “A lot of young people like her,” they wrote. 

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Nevertheless, little did anyone realize that this was the beginning of the end. Prince Harry and his wife had a hard time while staying in the UK for all the tabloid controversies and backlashes. At last, they played the hard ball and called it quits with the Palace. 

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Shraddha

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Shraddha Das is a Content Lead and the Sub Group Head at Netflix Junkie. Captivated by the power of storytelling and the written word at a young age, which led her to pursue a career in journalism at the Esteemed KIIT School of Journalism and Mass Communication, in Orissa. She has over 1500 articles to her name.

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