When Meghan Markle first joined the royal family as Prince Harry's bride-to-be, there was a lot of speculation about how the outspoken American actress would fit into the gilded but rigid British royal system.
As a divorced mixed-race woman from Hollywood, Meghan is considered an unusual choice for Prince Harry. Many royal observers wonder what Queen Elizabeth II, who has been the nominal leader of the institution for more than 60 years, will think of Meghan.
However, Meghan seems to have a secret strategy to win over the awesome Queen, and it works well.
Royal expert Ingrid Seward said Meghan was a "smart lady" who knew how to please the queen.
Seward revealed: "She flatters the Queen. ”
While the initial meeting between senior and new members of the royal family may have been quite formal, Meghan has taken a more moderate approach to the queen. During their first interaction, Meghan made sure to focus the conversation on the Queen herself, showing a genuine interest in the Queen herself, not just her status as a monarch. Meghan asked thoughtful questions about the Queen's experiences, preferences and passions outside of royal duties.
This flattering courtesy clearly charmed the Queen. As head of state, she has become accustomed to the esteem that people have for her out of duty rather than personal relationships. But Meghan took the time to see the queen as an individual and not just a respectable monarch.
According to Prince Harry, Meghan and the Queen have even been linked because of their shared affection for corgis. At a joint event of the Royal Society, Prince Harry humorously recalled how Meghan won the Queen's smile by "hugging" some of Her Majesty's beloved dogs. With such small compliments, Meghan's priority seems to be to make the queen feel appreciated, not what title she has.
Meghan also expressed her deep respect for the British royal family and its traditions in an interview at the beginning of her romance with Prince Harry, which will undoubtedly reassure the queen who does not like change.
Meghan said: "Being able to understand [the Queen] through Prince Harry's eyes, not just the respect and reverence that he has for her as a monarch, but also the love he has for her as her grandmother – all of this is very important to me," Meghan said. ”
Framing her introduction to the family as a loving intimacy between Prince Harry and Grandma rather than her own tension, she has shown her thoughtfulness, sensitivity and respect for royal tradition from the start. This is likely to make Meghan more favored in the Queen's heart than the new royal wife or daughter-in-law before her, as she may not have taken tradition as seriously as Meghan.
Suward revealed that Meghan's flattery seems to have been very successful: "I was very surprised when I heard that the Queen liked Meghan, but she did. ”
The expert's inside information suggests that Meghan's focus on pleasing the stubborn queen has been very well rewarded. While the entry of new members into the family is always under scrutiny, Meghan has been recognized by the most important judges just a few months after joining the royal family.
It seemed clear to the Duchess of Sussex from the outset that winning the Queen's admiration was crucial not only for wider acceptance within the family, but also for success over the years as a senior royalty representing the royal family. Her focus on seeing the Queen as an individual rather than just a two-dimensional symbol demonstrates her mental acumen and emotional intelligence.
Of course, being liked doesn't mean having easy personal chemistry, but Megan's efforts have made the road smoother. According to sources, the two women now form a close bond and get along with each other when they have tea parties or attend events together, such as the 2018 Young Leaders Award Ceremony.
It is said that Meghan's wit and wit made the queen laugh. On that day, the always conservative queen is shown smiling with joy and leaning towards interacting with her new granddaughter-in-law. A few months later, Meghan's position was highlighted in the queen's official birthday portrait, highlighting the Duchess's acceptance.
Although the pressures of royal life and the attention of ** later led Meghan and Prince Harry to opt out, her first successful communication with Queen Elizabeth as an individual set her apart and brought her a warmer welcome than many expected or allowed.
Through a series of subtle but sincere moves, Meghan understood from the beginning that the most important opinion was that of the person sitting on the throne. Her secret strategy of ingratiating herself with empathy, concern for common hobbies, humor, and respect to please the strong and amorous queen seems to be perfectly appropriate. After all, when joining any close family, a grandmother's approval can make her go far.
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