MEGHAN MARKLE
MEET HER DISTINGUISHED TEAM OF ROYAL EXPERTS
The newest royal is prepped for duty by the queen, Kate Middleton and other experts.
Kate Middleton SISTER-IN-LAW
Kate, 36, who is Meghan Markle’s “go-to expert” on protocol, “has given Meghan media training and has warned her, in a nice way, to tone down her touchy-feely nature and be more composed,” says a royals insider. “She has also given Meghan lessons on how to curtsy properly.” Royal consultant and Chairman of the British Monarchist Society and Foundation Thomas Mace-Archer-Mills tells Closer, “Catherine is able to help Meghan navigate royal life from an outsider’s point of view. The most important advice is about how to deal with the pressures of royal life and how to always appear gracious in the face of the sometimes overwhelming public.”
Samantha Cohen PRIVATE SECRETARY
A member of the royal household for years, Meghan and Harry’s private secretary
“will be ‘teaching’ Meghan the ins and outs of royal life,” says Mace-Archer-Mills. And it’s not easy. “Anything Meghan will need to know, Samantha will have the answers. It comes down to table manners, social graces and the use of certain words when in conversation with the public. She will learn timing (spending no more than 45 seconds at most speaking with the public) and how to walk alongside her husband.” She will have a “whole new list of do’s and don’ts to learn!”
Queen Elizabeth II REGAL MENTOR
Over tea and cucumber sandwiches, the queen, 92, and Meghan, 36, “had some one-onone time,” says a palace insider. “She gave Meghan insight into what royal life entails.” Adds MaceArcher-Mills, “The queen has made sure through aides, secretaries and protocol experts that Meghan will have everything needed to be immersed in royal life.”
Emilia Wickstead & Natasha Archer DESIGNER & STYLIST
Kate’s stylist Natasha (right), 30, has been “advising Meghan about royal fashion,” says the insider, and introduced her to Emilia, 34, one of Kate’s favorite designers. “We will start to see more interesting headpieces, more daring necklines,” says MaceArcher-Mills. “Meghan is of a new royal generation that is in tune with modern fashion.”
Victoria Beckham FASHIONABLE FRIEND
Former Spice Girl Victoria, 44, “is giving Meghan fashion and skin care advice,” says the insider. “She introduced her to top London facialist Sarah Chapman. And with Victoria’s help, Meghan has a whole new wardrobe fit for a princess.”