The world is officially gushing over the latest royal engagement, and a lot of it has to do with the bride-to-be, Meghan Markle. A proud feminist, an American, and a celebrity in her own right, she brings a new face to the monarchy that suits Prince Harry and his youthful intricacies.
But there are some things about this couple that are breaking new ground in the way that the royals handle things.
Her Race
Clearly, Meghan is not the same as princesses past, but this minor difference has been seized upon by both contrarians and supporters to the engaged couple.
Humble Beginnings
Growing up in the working class is the polar opposite of what the British royal family could ever imagine. Meghan's father was a lighting director, and her mother a social support worker and yoga instructor.
Meghan worked her way into show business and has now reached amazing heights, but it is definitely not the typical royal story.
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