Life within the British monarchy has often been painted as glamorous, but Meghan Markle has frequently reminded the world that behind the grandeur are strict rules and unspoken expectations. From fashion protocols to the alleged silencing of personal expression, her journey was far from simple. Reflecting on her early days as a senior royal, the Suits alum recently again revealed how even something as small as wearing nude pantyhose was mandated, while her voice often had to be restrained.

Meghan Markle peels back palace glamour as she takes a thinly veiled dig at the mandatory tights rule that left her distanced from her true self. 

Meghan Markle recently appeared on Bloomberg's The Circuit with Emily Chang to promote the second season of her Netflix lifestyle show, With Love, Meghan. Reflecting on her time as a working royal, the Duchess of Sussex, who stepped down from the monarchy in 2020, revealed how she was required to “wear nude pantyhose all the time,” calling it “a little bit inauthentic.” She explained how such rules were symbolic of broader restrictions, often forcing her to restrain not just her attire but also her voice and self-expression.

Now settled in California alongside her husband, Prince Harry, and their two children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, who have heavily featured on her Instagram of late, Markle further explained during the interview that the pantyhose episode was now a thing of the past for her, as she no longer feels the need to prove anything to anyone. Meanwhile, this was not the only time Markle had mentioned her life in the UK recently. She also shared an interesting thing she misses about her life across the pond on her very own Netflix show in discussion. 

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During an episode of With Love, Meghan 2, the Duchess surprised many with a nostalgic confession, admitting how much she misses a particular UK radio station.

In the third episode of With Love, Meghan season 2, Meghan Markle revealed a surprising personal quirk to guest Tan France of Queer Eye. She admitted that she misses listening to Magic FM, the UK radio station famous for soft pop and love songs often enjoyed during commutes to and from work or while running other errands that require sitting back in a taxi. France teased Markle, calling it “such a grandma station,” to which she simply laughed and replied, “I will be that grandma,” embracing her unique taste with humor.

From wearing nude pantyhose that felt restrictive to admitting her fondness for Magic FM, Markle’s stories reveal the contrasts of her UK life. One reflects the rigid expectations and limits she faced as a royal, while the other shows a playful, nostalgic side she still cherishes. Together, these moments capture the push and pull of duty versus personal joy, highlighting how Markle navigated the world of formality in the past while still quietly holding onto the simple pleasures that made her feel like herself.

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