All the royal traditions Meghan Markle has broken

The couple will be living between North America and the UK. They said: "This geographic balance will enable us to raise our son with an appreciation for the royal tradition into which he was born, while also providing our family with the space to focus on the next chapter, including the launch of our new charitable entity."

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Royal baby announcement -

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex took to Instagram to announce the birth of their son, Archie.

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Royal baby announcement -

Royal tradition says that there should be an official announcement.

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Public displays of affection -

You might not see the Queen and Prince Philip showing PDA, but Markle has no problem with it.

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Baby shower -

Baby showers are not a royal tradition, but that didn't stop Meghan Markle from traveling to the US for Archie's shower.

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Baby shower -

The baby shower was held in New York City and hosted by Amal Clooney and Serena Williams.

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Un-royal vows -

Meghan Markle didn't vow to obey her husband in her wedding ceremony.

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Wedding ring -

Royal husbands don't usually wear wedding rings, but she managed to put one on Prince Harry's finger.

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She broke a royal Christmas tradition -

In 2017, while still just Harry's fiancée, Meghan Markle spent the holidays with the royal family.

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She doesn't need a hand -

Markle was driven by a chauffeur during her first solo event as a royal, but was happy to close the car's door instead of having someone else do it for her.

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All black -

Royals are not supposed to wear all-black outfits during the day, unless they're attending a funeral or other similar formal events.

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Mismatched earrings -

Not only did she wear black head-to-toe during her visit to Cardiff, Wales in January, Markle also pushed boundaries with mismatched earrings.

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Royal legs -

Royal women are supposed to wear stockings. Here's Meghan Markle, during her engagement photocall, showing off her bare legs.

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A tad too short -

Meghan Markle pushed boundaries by wearing this minidress, which is considerably shorter than royal tradition dictates.

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Sitting inappropriately -

Meghan Markle has breached royal protocol by sitting with her legs crossed at the knee.

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Hairstyle -

Markle has no problem wearing her hair in a bun. Not quite the royal style we're used to.

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Physical interactions with fans -

The Duchess of Sussex loves getting close to people and taking photos with, kissing, and hugging them.

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Autographs -

She even gives autographs to fans, a practice that also breaches royal protocol.

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Playing wife at the Commonwealth Youth Forum -

In April 2018, Meghan Markle attended an event usually reserved for royal family members. Markle and Prince Harry were engaged at the time.

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No engagement ring -

Markle was spotted without her engagement ring during a Commonwealth Day youth event in London.

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She wears the royal pants -

While royal tradition says that women should wear dresses or skirts while out in public, Markle is often spotted wearing pants.

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Not using a purse as a barrier -

Meghan Markle's cross-body bag made headlines, as royals usually avoid these.

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Royal denim - Meghan Markle pushed royal fashion boundaries. The Duchess of Sussex was the first royal to wear a denim jacket on a royal tour.

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Not-totally-British wedding dress -

While the designer Clare Waight Keller is British, she does work for Givenchy, which is French.

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Dark nail polish -

Royals tend to wear light nail polishes. But while a touch of color is not uncommon, going really dark is quite a bold move.

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All the royal traditions Meghan Markle has broken

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CELEBRITY Royals

Meghan Markle is a royal like no other. She has become a role model and one of the most influential women in the world. A breath of fresh air among British royals, the Duchess of Sussex has, on more than one occasion, breached royal protocol and traditions.

Indeed, Princess Diana ruffled some feathers in her day, and Meghan Markle makes sure she keeps the tradition of breaking royal rules alive.

Browse through this gallery and get to know all the royal traditions Meghan Markle has broken.