Here's why Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are being 'frowned upon' by their inner circle

A latest report suggests that Meghan and Harry's friends have "stopped inviting" them to dinner parties because they "frown upon their PDAs".

By Pinkvilla Desk

Updated on Aug 13, 2019 | 07:17 PM IST | 2.8M

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have broken quite a few royal protocols since they walked down the aisle in May 2018. From keeping their son Archie's birth a private affair to forgoing royal traditions, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have time and again made headlines for their appearances. Now, a latest report suggests that the couple's friends have "stopped inviting" them to dinner parties because they "frown upon their PDAs," insiders have claimed.

According to a report in the Mail, Meghan and Harry prefer sitting next to each other at events — even if their host has seated them separately. The paper further reports that Duchess Meghan is keen on breaking this long-standing party etiquette as she considers it too "exclusive" and "traditional."

Apart from not following seating plans, Meghan and Harry's public display of affection is frowned upon by some as it tends to be a big deal at high society occasions. The report elaborated that Meghan's "American ways" are looked down upon. Harry's inner circle has reportedly "stopped inviting her to dinner" over PDAs at the dinner table.

As part of the three rules of placement among the high society, one rule states that to truly grasp the rules of "placement," guests must always sit where they have been asked to achieve the perfect, balanced high society table. The power couple have, however, been praised for their support to NGOs and charity groups and for making an effort to truly make a difference.

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