How will Meghan Markle deal with The Firm and can Prince Harry leave his wild ways behind? What would the couple ask Sun Agony Aunt Deidre?
With the whole world buzzing over the upcoming royal wedding, we take a light-hearted look at what Harry and Meghan might ask our very own Deidre Sanders
WITH the Royal Wedding just days away the Sun's agony aunt Dear Deidre offers up her advice on problems the couple are likely facing.
Former Suits star Meghan Markle is set to walk down the aisle at St George's Chapel, in Windsor Castle, on May 19 to marry her prince charming.
The American actress, who has re-located to London, is now full-time on The Firm.
And settling down will be a shock for fun-loving Harry.
So here, KATE JACKSON takes a light-hearted look at what they might ask Sun Agony Aunt Deidre Sanders – and what their photo casebook may reveal.
Meghan's problem: I know he's The One, it's just been so quick
DEAR DEIDRE: CHARMED to make your acquaintance. Could I perchance call on your expert advice on a matter of the heart?
(See, I’m doing pretty well with my English lessons already, right?)
So, I’ve just got engaged to a handsome Prince, got the ring and checked out the castle church.
It’s all been a bit of a whirlwind, really. We only met 18 months ago but I know he’s The One.
We nurtured our relationship in secret for a few months and since then everything has happened organically.
I’ve waved goodbye to my acting job, I’ve shut down my blog, resigned from my current charity roles and moved to another country – I’ve even had to leave one of my dogs behind.
Now I’m learning how to be a British citizen and with my boots on the ground.
I keep going to different events meeting lots of fans, I mean the public, and signing autographs which I'm apparently not to do anymore.
We live in Nottingham Cottage, which I've figured out is actually in London. Sneaky.
When I was little and dreamed of living in Buckingham Palace, I thought that being a princess must be a hell of a lot of fun, all tiaras and fancy dinners.
Now I realise there’ll be a lot more visiting community centres and doing “walkabouts” – whatever they are. I’m energised about all that, but I’m only just straight outta the gate here.
I know I’ve made the right decision, I guess I just want some reassurance it’ll all work out.
Yours,
Meghan
DEIDRE SAYS: IT sounds like the pair of you have really put a lot of work into your relationship already. It can’t have been easy conducting a long-distance romance or hiding away from the cameras.
You have told me about the aspects of your life which will change, and it’s understandable that you might have some concerns about that.
These are all the things that went into you as a person, they formed who you were, and letting go of them all in one fell swoop might feel like losing part of yourself.
But you have said yourself that you are excited about what lies ahead, both in living in a different country and pouring your heart and soul into new challenges.
It might feel daunting that everything is happening so quickly, but you have had some time to prepare for it and I’m sure you’re excited to get started.
It is always sad when things end, whether that’s a job or leaving home, but I know you are 100 per cent sure of your feelings for your husband-to-be.
As long as you have that, everything else will fall into place.
Harry's problem: Scared I'll miss old life as Party Prince
DEAR DEIDRE: I’VE recently popped the question to the girl of my dreams.
She’s everything I’ve been searching for – funny, intelligent, kind, gorgeous, and with an a*** every bit as good as my sister-in-law’s . . .
We’ve managed a long-distance relationship for more than a year now, enjoying cosy nights in at my quaint-sounding “cottage” that’s actually part of a vast stately home in London, and cooking roast chicken dinners together.
In fact, we’ve done it all backwards, settling into our homely routine of country walks and nights in right from the orf.
I’ve loved it, but it does make one wonder whether I’m becoming middle-aged before my time?
I used to be the Party Prince, the one who played naked billiards and wore scandalous fancy dress.
I was always getting into trouble with Granny for my wild behaviour. Now this woman has changed me.
The folks at Mahiki have been texting to see if I’m still alive, and even my protection officers have been moaning at the lack of adventure.
My big brother has told me how wonderful it is to settle down, and I’ve yearned for that for a long time.
But now that it has actually happened I wonder whether I’ll miss my old life?
Yours,
Harry
DEIDRE SAYS: YOU might say you have done everything backwards, but I would argue you have done it the right way around.
Having cosy nights in and going for long walks has given you the time to really get to know each other, and that is so much more valuable than going clubbing or getting drunk on dates together.
You have had to snatch whatever time you could over the past year and a half, and you have made the most of that time by talking and discovering everything you can about each other.
You say you’re worried you will miss your old life, but this new phase you’re about to embark on will be just as exciting and much more rewarding.
You will be able to devote yourself to your duties and the causes you really care about – and you’ll have someone at your side who cares about those things just as much as you do.
Popular Dear Deidre problems
You may well have a family of your own in the future and that will bring you more joy than you can ever imagine.
It’s common to feel that settling down may bring changes. But guess what, Harry, you can still let your hair down occasionally, even when you’re married.
Being a husband won’t change who you are, but it will bring security, support and love too.