Royal rebels: Prince Harry attacked the press for hounding Meghan Markle and Prince Rostislav made a watch from his own blood – 5 princes breaking royal rules

Nov 25 , 2020

The rebel princes: Prince Harry, Crown Prince Haakon and Prince William. Photos: @sussexroyal/Instagram; @detnorskekongehus/Instagram; @kensingtonroyal/Instagram

Protocol be damned: Prince William isn’t supposed to fly on the same plane as Prince George, and Norway’s Prince Haakon ignored critics to be with his love – the princes doing things differently

Having a royal title has a lot of perks, but it also comes with a long list of traditions and protocols to follow (or, if you’re Meghan Markle – not). But there are still some brave royals out there who are not afraid to go against the grain – here are five princes who march to the beat of their own drum.

Prince Harry defended Meghan Markle from the media

Britain's Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex leaving Canada House in London. Photo: AP

Ever since he was young, Prince Harry has repeatedly made headlines for breaking protocol. Still, no one saw it coming when he defied the British royal family’s “never complain, never explain” mantra in 2016. In an unprecedented statement, the Duke of Sussex publicly derided the tabloids and paparazzi who he said were subjecting Meghan Markle to a “wave of abuse and harassment”. Four years later, Prince Harry once again publicly defended his wife as he spoke about their decision to step back as senior members of the royal family.

Crown Prince Haakon lived with his wife before they were married

Norway’s Crown Prince Haakon followed in the footsteps of his father, King Harald V, and married a commoner. While Norwegians had no problem with that, many took issue with the fact that he was marrying a single mother and living with her even before tying the knot. Days before the wedding, the couple tearfully addressed the nation about Princess Mette-Marit’s past. Since then, many citizens have come to support Haakon’s decision to marry the woman he truly loves.

Prince William takes the same flight as Prince George

Prince William and Kate with their children George and Charlotte. Photo: @KensingtonRoyal/Instagram