Meghan Markle Opens Up About Royal Dress Code Restrictions
Hi there! I’m Quinn Parker—your favorite over-caffeinated aunt who has *a lot* of thoughts and zero chill. So, let me just say this: if you think royal life is all tiaras and tea parties, you clearly haven’t had to wear nude pantyhose every. single. day. And yes, that’s *exactly* what Meghan Markle recently spilled during her sit-down with Bloomberg’s Emily Chang. You heard that right—this isn’t just a fashion gripe, it’s a full-on royal wardrobe rebellion!
Meghan, who stepped back from royal duties in 2020 alongside Prince Harry, didn’t hold back when discussing the strict expectations she faced as a working royal. In a recent interview promoting the second season of her Netflix show *With Love, Meghan*, the former *Suits* star revealed how the royal dress code made her feel “inauthentic.” Specifically, she called out the never-ending requirement to wear nude tights during official engagements.
“Let’s be honest, I hadn’t seen pantyhose since movies in the 1980s,” she said, clearly not hiding her disdain. “That felt a little bit inauthentic.” And honestly? We get it. Pantyhose are the fashion equivalent of a Monday morning—uncomfortable, unnecessary, and best avoided.
But this wasn’t just about tights. It was about personal expression, freedom, and the pressure to conform to centuries-old traditions that don’t exactly scream modern-day feminism. “That’s a silly example,” she admitted, “but it is an example of when you want to dress the way you want to dress and say the things that are true.”
So, what’s the big deal? Well, for Meghan, it’s all about reclaiming her identity. “Right now, I don’t feel that I need to prove anything,” she said, hinting at how much more at ease she feels now that she’s living life on her own terms. And honestly, who can blame her?!
Of course, not everyone is applauding her latest venture. Just hours after the second season of *With Love, Meghan* dropped on Netflix, UK critics were already sharpening their knives. The *Telegraph* gave it a brutal two stars, calling it “needy” and “marginally less mad” than the first season. Meanwhile, *The Times of London* slammed the show as “a series in search of a meaning, fronted by a woman in need of some cash.”
And then there’s Jameson Stocks, the celebrity chef who once cooked for the royal family. He tried to keep an open mind but ended up calling the show “bulls–t” within two minutes of watching. “She should stick to acting,” he told *The New York Post*, clearly not a fan of her lifestyle guru persona.
Still, despite the criticism, Meghan seems unfazed. She’s got a brand to build, a message to spread, and—judging by her confidence—zero interest in going back to the days of forced tights and stifled self-expression.
So what’s next? Well, we’re definitely keeping an eye on how the public reception of *With Love, Meghan* evolves. Will the second season win over skeptics? Or will the backlash continue to pile on? Either way, one thing’s for sure: Meghan Markle is not here to play by anyone’s rules but her own.
Whew! That was a lot to unpack—but hey, when you’ve had six espressos and a front-row seat to royal drama, what else can you expect?
Sources: Celebrity Storm and New York Post, The Telegraph, The Times of London, The Sun, Bloomberg
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