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RIPPING UP THE RULEBOOK

How Meghan Markle ‘bombards aides with texts, gets up at 5am and raises eyebrows with her dresses’

The Duchess of Sussex is said to have shaken the Royal family by waking up at 5am to discuss work and messages aides up to seven times a day

PREGNANT Meghan Markle has rocked the Royal Family since marrying Prince Harry with early mornings and daring fashion choices, insiders claim.

The Duchess of Sussex is said to have "ripped up the rulebook" when it comes to the Royals - including bombarding her aides with texts.

 Meghan Markle is said to have 'ripped up the rulebook' for the royals
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Meghan Markle is said to have 'ripped up the rulebook' for the royalsCredit: Getty - Contributor

According to the , Meghan starts her day at 5am and discusses ideas with staff on how to shape her role.

She messages them up to seven times a day with requests and has been conducting a number of "undercover" meetings with Brits, an insider claims.

The Sun revealed earlier this month how Meghan and Kate, the Duchess of Cambridge, 36, have clashed over the treatment of staff.

A royal insider said: “Meghan can be difficult.

Queen warned Prince Harry over Meghan Markle’s ‘difficult’ behaviour and attitude after row over bride’s tiara for royal wedding
 Meghan has apparently rocked the Royal Family since marrying Prince Harry six months ago
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Meghan has apparently rocked the Royal Family since marrying Prince Harry six months agoCredit: PA:Press Association
 Meghan grabbed attention in this £327 Judith & Charles dress as she attended a performance of Hamilton at London's Victoria Palace theatre
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Meghan grabbed attention in this £327 Judith & Charles dress as she attended a performance of Hamilton at London's Victoria Palace theatreCredit: Getty - Pool
Duchess of Sussex Meghan Markle ​talks about her ​wedding ​gown ​and how she's incorporated every member of the Commonwealth into her dress on 'Queen of the World'

“She has very high standards and is used to working in a Hollywood environment.

"However, there’s a different degree of respect in the royal household and Kate has always been very careful about how she has acted around staff.”

As well as her work ethic, the former actress is understood to have raised eyebrows at the Palace with her more daring fashion choices.

The same insider told The Sun how the Queen was forced to intervene with the wedding preparations following a row over the bride’s tiara.

They said: "The message from the Queen was very much Meghan needed to think about how she speaks to staff members and be careful to follow family protocols.”

 Meghan certainly pushed royal fashion limits in this short dress
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Meghan certainly pushed royal fashion limits in this short dress
 Bare shoulders are a no-no, but that didn't stop her at the Trooping the Colour in June, left, and at the Commonwealth Youth Forum in April, right
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Bare shoulders are a no-no, but that didn't stop her at the Trooping the Colour in June, left, and at the Commonwealth Youth Forum in April, right

In August, Meghan stepped out at a performance of Hamilton in a black tuxedo dress that broke four royal golden rules.

The £459 Judith & Charles outfit was above the knee - going against the Queen's "no knees" policy at formal events and was black.

Royals are encouraged to avoid wearing all black unless in mourning or at a Remembrance Day event - but Meghan has flouted this a few times.

She has also ditched tights for other outfits - despite a royal female having to wear a pair of nude tights regardless of the weather.

And the Duchess has also flouted her shoulders - going against the tradition of not wearing off-shoulder or other more revealing styles.

 Meghan ditched tights for the Commonwealth Youth Challenge reception in London, left, and at an Invictus Games event in April, right
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Meghan ditched tights for the Commonwealth Youth Challenge reception in London, left, and at an Invictus Games event in April, right

There isn’t an official royal rule book, but women in the royal family are expected to adhere to some etiquette guidelines when it comes to their dressing.

While Kate Middleton is a pro in toeing the line when it comes to following the fashion rules, it appears Meghan is not afraid to challenge the norm.

According to the newspaper, Meghan's star-studded guestlist at the Royal Wedding has rocked the firm.

Among the A-listers in attendance were Serena Williams, Oprah Winfrey, the Clooneys and Idris Elba.

The hunt for a new home in London for the parents-to-be has also shaken the elite family.

 Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are expecting their first child
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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are expecting their first childCredit: Getty - Contributor
 The couple currently live in Nottingham Cottage
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The couple currently live in Nottingham CottageCredit: Rex Features
Here is why Prince Harry and Meghan Meghan might be forced to move from Kensington Palace

The couple officially set up home in the modest two-bedroom cottage, Nottingham House, in Kensington Palace after tying the knot in May.

But the Queen’s cousin, The Duke of Gloucester, 74, and his wife Birgitte, 72, are apparently refusing to move out of a grand 21-room apartment next to The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge.

And now it seems Harry and Meghan may be considering leaving the confines of the palace altogether.

Kensington Palace declined to comment when asked by the Sun Online.


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