Meghan Markle and Kate Middleton: who changed the most after becoming a royal? Before marrying Prince Harry and Prince William, Markle did odd jobs while Middleton carried her own bags
- British royal watchers are fascinated by the lives of former ‘commoners’ such as the Duchesses of Cambridge and Sussex – Markle used to act on the TV show Suits
- They used to attend red carpet events and wore more casual fashion, but as royals they met with world leaders and followed Queen Elizabeth’s style protocols
The world has a continued fascination with the British royal family, following their moves and hoping for glimpses into their day-to-day … and for those who were “commoners” before being granted royal titles, their former lives can be just as interesting.
Two women in particular have had the public spellbound since they married into royalty – and stepped back down from it, in the case of one of them.
Let’s look at how Middleton and Markle’s lives changed after becoming royals.
Kate Middleton
She has a degree in history – and is part of that history now
Middleton graduated from the University of St Andrews in 2005 with a degree in art history. Prince William studied geography and graduated at the same ceremony. The pair met during their first year at the university and started dating in 2002.
She’s part of that history now with her own portrait at the National Portrait Gallery.
She used to drive herself and carry her own bags
