{"id":2926,"date":"2018-08-10T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2018-08-10T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cms.smooth.com.au\/uncategorised\/meghan-markles-about-face-huge-royal-test-0\/"},"modified":"2018-08-10T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2018-08-10T00:00:00","slug":"meghan-markles-about-face-huge-royal-test-0","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cms.smooth.com.au\/entertainment\/meghan-markles-about-face-huge-royal-test-0\/","title":{"rendered":"Meghan Markle is about to face a huge royal test"},"content":{"rendered":"

Meghan Markle\u2019s reportedly about to undergo her biggest test as she prepares for her \u201cinitiation<\/em>\u201d into the Royal family.<\/p>\n

The Duchess of Sussex is reportedly gearing up for a visit to the family\u2019s summer getaway, Balmoral \u2013 her first since marrying Prince Harry in May.\u200b<\/p>\n\n

Meghan\u2019s been there once previously when she first met the Queen, however, it\u2019ll be her first as a royal with a royal expert suggesting it\u2019s part of her \u201cinitiation\u201d.<\/p>\n

Richard Fitzwilliams told the Express<\/em><\/a> in London:<\/p>\n

\u201cAn invitation to Balmoral, where the Queen is expected to remain until September, is traditionally part of the initiation into the Royal family.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

The royal commentator suggested a stay at Balmoral was first used as an initiation of Prince Harry\u2019s mother (and fellow non-royal), Princess Diana, who was introduced there in the early \u201880s. <\/p>\n

\u201cThe Balmoral \u2018test\u2019 was initially passed by Diana who was later unhappy and bored there.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Balmoral is reportedly a very special place to Prince Harry and William as they stayed there in the direct aftermath of Princess Diana\u2019s death.<\/p>\n

Prince Charles, Prince Andrew and his two daughters Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie will also be there.<\/p>\n

The Queen reportedly takes an active role in hosting her family and even hides small gifts for them.<\/p>\n

The Duchess of Cambridge, Kate, has rarely been seen in public other than attending Meghan and Harry\u2019s wedding. She was reportedly expected at the wedding Harry and Meghan attended over the weekend, but it\u2019s unknown if she and William attended but kept out of sight.<\/p>\n

Image: Chris Jackson\/Getty Images<\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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