What Harry and Meghan can learn from the wedding of the Queen

For a solid rock future, everyone's favorite love birds should turn to the past.


In the season two workers ofThe crown,Queen Elizabeth We say, "You have married a wild spirit. Try to tame it is not a use." The fascinating dynamics between the queen andPrince Philip As indicated on the Netflix series, offers viewers an interior look inside the sometimes tumultuous but finishing marriage of His Majesty and the Duke of Edinburgh.

Although we never know what is really going on behind the doors of the Buckingham Palace, we know that, facing decades of a thorough examination, rumors of (sound) presumed infidelity and the scandals of the family, Elizabeth and Philip managed to stay married an amazing 70 years. (Let it just flow for a moment.)

There is a life, it was Philip who was the newcomer who had abandoned his naval career to support his wife. Although born in Greek and Danish royal families, some insiders of the palace took the time to fully accept it in the British royal family.

Today,Meghan murder, the ultimate foreigner who said goodbye to Hollywood and became British citizen to get marriedPrince HarryNo doubt, wish to pay the unprecedented media and the pressure of palace courtes to "make it right" after their wedding. If the royal couple soon-sea-mer wants their relationship to have the distance, they would be wise to follow these principles for a successful marriage that Elizabeth and Philippe have lived during all these years. And for more on the royal wedding on the horizon, learn the10 things we already know about Harry and Meghan's wedding.

1
"Sometimes the best thing to do is nothing."

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The ultimate pragmatist, Elizabeth offers these words of wisdom on the series. InThe crownThis season, it takes its own advice when it faces rumors of the presumed infidelity of Philip after the wife of the best friend of the prince and the private secretary (private secretary) of the divorce.

The drama of real life consumed the papers of London in 1956, who speculated that the Duke of Edinburgh had entertained women during his five-month tour aboard the Royal Yacht Britannia. The royal aid would have been panicked by rumors, but Elizabeth remained silent while the sensational episode played over several months. (The allegations have never been proven.)

When we questioned them in 1992, the prince pulled back he had "never moved anywhere without policeman accompanies me ... So, how could I go out with something like that?"

Taboid Stories (a lot with Snarky revelations about the first marriage of Meghan and his fractured family life of "friends" supposed have already started at Dog Dog Harry and Meghana at every step of the way. The couple should remain calm like the queen, continue and say nothing that would add fuel to fire.

2
Place your cards on the table.

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InThe crownDuring the same period after their separation of the months and the press speculated on the state of their marriage, Elizabeth request Philip, "What will it take?" get their relationship on the right track. He tells him he feels that he does not feel as if he is respected by the courtiers and the hair about always walking a few steps behind his wife.

She wants he finds a goal. In reality, a month after the chief tour, Philip was "promoted" in Prince as a declaration of the undisputed support of Elizabeth of her husband. Harry and Meghan, both divorce children, probably already learned from their elders that honest communication between partners is essential to the success of a marriage. And for more to realize a happy matrimony, here is the50 best wedding tips from all time.

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Respect the external interests of each.

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Elizabeth considers his beloved family of Corgis ". Philip has never been a fan of" bloody dogs "still present and asked his wife," why do you have so much? "

Harry, who has turned since he was 12, enjoys the sport - especially during the family boxing day in Sandringham. This could be difficult for Meghan to accept because it is a defender of passionate animal rights. Harry would have educated to smoking for Meghan, but it is unlikely that he stops shooting at any time. They will have to learn to live with their differences.

4
Embrace similar interests.

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As a monarch, the queen lived most of her adult life putting the need for her country above all.The crown showed the strain that caused his marriage, but also revealed that Philip has always been the biggest partisan of his role as Sovereign. (It was his idea of ​​broadcasting his coronation.)

Meghan cut ties with all his international charity commitments to join Harry (andWilliam andKate) Work with him on his personal foundation. "She decided to start with a clean slate to focus on the United Kingdom," saidJason Knauf, Secretary of Prince's Communication. Also engaged in the same humanitarian work can only strengthen the link of the couple.

5
Celebrate the milestones.

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Elizabeth and Philip scored all major events that occurred during their 70-year-old wedding. Whenprincess diana Deceased in 1997, it was the occasion of their 50e Marriage Anniversary who helped raise the cloud of sadness that had wrapped the family and said Elizabeth, served as "source of force".

In 2002, she lost her mother and sister. Philip was with her later that year for her golden jubilee scoring her 50 years on the throne. This year, the lovers (Philip nickname for Elizabeth is "cabbage") have published a new portrait that has shown their mutual affection for their platinum birthday. No doubt Harry and Meghan will have a lot to celebrate in the years to come; They should follow the lead of his grandparents and make sure they do it side by side.

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Forget the "rules".

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The truth is that no one knows what is really happening in a marriage except the two people in it. Elizabeth and Philip had a marriage like any other. There is no M meghan plan being the first American to get married in the British royal family, so she and Harry will have the opportunity to do as they go. Then read about the30 most fascinating facts about British royal weddings.

Diane Clehane is a journalist and author of New YorkImagine Diana: a novel.

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