15 Reasons The Media Believes Meghan And Harry Won't Make It

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's relationship has taken the media by storm. The couple began dating in the summer of 2016 and kept their romance on the down low. But that didn't stop people from speculating on whether Meghan was “the one” for Harry. In November 2017, everyone got their answer when Harry and Meghan announced their engagement. The couple's romance is something out of a fairy tale. An actress meets a prince and falls in love, truly a remarkable story.

As Meghan and Harry's wedding day nears, the world will be watching as the ceremony will be televised. The wedding may even top that of Prince William and Kate Middleton or Prince Charles and Princess Diana.While the wedding is going to be the most watched event in royal history, it's what happens afterward that's going to have the public curious. As Harry and Meghan settle into married life, the media wonders if they'll have a strong union.

While many believe they'll have a happily ever after ending, others aren't sure the odds are in the couple's favor.

So let's take a look at a few of the reasons why Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's marriage may end in divorce.

15 Many Believe Meghan Will Have Regrets About Giving Up Her Career

When Meghan decided she wanted to marry Prince Harry, the first thing she did was give up her acting career.

Fans of Markle remember her from her role as Rachel Zane on the hit USA Network legal drama Suits. However, like many actresses, Meghan struggled to get work during the early stages of her acting journey. She landed small gigs here and there, but it wasn't until 2011 when she landed a lead role on Suits that her career took off.

For seven years, Meghan entertained viewers with her Suits character. However, upon her engagement to Prince Harry, the actress announced her departure from the show. Also, according to Hollywoodlife, Meghan also announced her exit out of Hollywood.

While Meghan will have a luxurious new life as the wife of a prince, many believe, such as the NYpost, that it's going to be difficult giving up a profession she loves so much.

14 Meghan Will Have To Adjust To Life In London

One of the biggest transitions Meghan had to face in her engagement to Prince Harry is moving to London. Before that, she split her time between Hollywood and Toronto.

Meghan used to make trips to London to visit Harry when they were dating. Now, Meghan is going to be living there full-time and while it appears she's in love with the city, it's still going to be a big adjustment for the actress.

While London is a great city and has a lot to offer, it's a far cry from Meghan's previous home. She'll have to get used to having her family and friends so far away, and she may not get to see them as often as she would like.

Of course, she'll have her in-laws there to keep her company, but it may not be enough to get the actress excited about London.

13 People Will Try To Tear Meghan Down

While there are people who are welcoming towards Meghan Markle marrying into the royal family, there are others who are against it. Many people feel that Meghan isn't good enough to become royalty and they've been trying to tear her down.

Tabloids have conjured up secrets of her past and using it a fodder by saying her marriage to Harry won't last. Aside from the tabloids, members of Meghan's own family have spoken out against her.

Samantha Grant, Meghan's half-sister has publicly called out the actress. Grant has given countless media interviews debunking claims that Meghan had a bad life as a kid. She's also referred to Meghan as a “social climber”, leading many to believe the actress may be using the prince for her own benefit.

According to The Sun, Grant is writing a memoir about her estranged sister that will reveal more tidbits about Meghan's life.

12 The Queen Alledgedly Disapproves Of Her

When Harry and Meghan announced their engagement, they quickly received congratulations from the royal family. Meghan has gained approval from Prince William and Kate Middleton. In fact, reports say that Kate is helping Meghan make the transition into royalty.

The family has already embraced Meghan that she's been invited to many royal functions. From the photos of these outings, Meghan can be seen smiling and chatting with her soon to be in-laws.

While other members of the royal family are welcoming, there's one person who isn't, The Queen.

Prior to their engagement, Meghan met with The Queen many times and it was believed that everything went well behind the doors of Buckingham Palace. Yet, despite giving her approval for the union, according to rumors from Hollywood Life, The Queen doesn't like Meghan and believes she isn't a good fit for the family.

11 Harry's Younger Days

Prince Harry was known as one of Britain's top bachelors. The youngest son of Prince Charles and Princess Diana caused quite a stir in his younger days.

Based on reports, Harry was known to be a wild boy. He was often seen out partying at clubs and flirted with women. Harry's constant partying and drinking became tabloid news, and rumors stated that his family was unhappy with his carefree lifestyle.

The biggest scandal revolving around Harry came in the summer of 2012, E! released the story of when photos of a nude Harry and a woman surfaced online. The photos were taken during a Las Vegas trip the couple embarked on.

Harry apologized for his actions and since then it appears his bad boy behavior is a thing of the past now that he's ready to settle into life as a married man.

10 The Royal Family Has Bad Luck With Love

In past years, we've seen plenty of royal marriages come to an end. The most talked about is that of Prince Charles and Princess Diana, their divorce revealed secrets that the public never knew about the couple. Let's not forget Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson's infamous divorce, which also caused a bit of a scandal.

While many of the royal marriages have ended in divorce, there are some success stories. Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip have been married for over 70 years. Plus, Prince William and Kate Middleton have been married for 7 years and their marriage seems strong.

As Prince Harry and Meghan Markle get ready to say “I do”, everyone's going to be speculating on whether this will be a successful royal marriage or if their union will end up like his parents.

9 Too Many Royal Protocol Rules For Meghan To Follow

Now that Meghan's going to be a member of the royal family, there are rules that she'll have to follow. One of the biggest transformations she's had to undergo is changing her style. The public has watched Meghan go from casual clothing to professional attire with knee-length dresses and trench coats.

She's also had to delete all her social media accounts as per royal protocol. Plus, when meeting with the public, she must avoid contact with the people and not take any selfies with them. Also, whenever she and Harry attend a function, she must let him lead and maintain a distance behind him.

These are a just a few of the royal protocols the family has in place and Meghan will have to get used to them now that she's going to be a member of royalty. And According to Insider, she's already broken quite a few rules

8 The Couple Had A Whirlwind Relationship

While Meghan and Harry's relationship is the stuff fairy tales are made of, people are worried they may not last. The couple has had a whirlwind courtship. According to cosmopolitan, they secretly began dating in June of 2016, but it wasn't until a year later when photos surfaced of them in public. One of their public appearances included the 2017 Invictus Games in Toronto. Meghan and Harry were seen sitting together and holding hands, thus confirming their relationship.

Less than two months after going public, the couple announced their engagement in November 2017. Their wedding date of May 19, 2018 was revealed a short time later.

Within the span of two short years, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have had a whirlwind relationship. While many consider a year of dating a decent time frame for couples to become engaged, others feel it's not enough time to get to know each other.

7 Harry Is Friends With His Exes

Before Harry fell head over heels in love with Meghan, he dated a string of women. For seven years, he was in a relationship with Chelsy Davy. The two had an on-again/off-again romance and there were rumors they would become engaged. However, the couple officially broke up in the summer of 2011.

A year after his split with Davy, Harry began dating model Cressida Bonas. They dated for two years and again engagement rumors swirled around the couple, but their relationship came to an end in April 2014.

Despite the break-ups with Chelsy and Cressida, Harry remained friendly with his exes. They're often invited to the same social functions, where they've been seen chatting. In fact, according to E!Online Harry's exes may attend his upcoming wedding to Meghan.

While Harry is friendly with his exes, there's no telling how Meghan feels about the situation.

6 History Has Shown That The Publicity Gets Too Much For Women Who Marry Into The Royal Family

The royal family is the most watched and the most talked about family in the public. Paparazzi stalk their every move, snapping private pictures of them that end up gracing tabloid covers. Now, that Meghan's about to become the newest member of the family, the media has been out in full force.

Everyone is going to want to capture every moment of her out in public, whether she's attending a gala or enjoying a day of shopping, the photographers are going to be there to snap pictures. According to Time, Harry's mother, Princess Diana, suffered due to the paparazzi constant harassment, which eventually led to new laws being established to protect celebs from the paps.

Even though the new law will help protect Meghan, the paparazzi will still be out in full force and the hounding her at every turn.

5 They'll Be Spending A Lot Of Time Apart

One of the things Meghan will have to get used to as a member of the royal family is a lot of traveling. The members of the royal family constantly travel due to work. William and Harry embark on a lot of volunteer trips with the charities they work with. They also meet with world leaders of other countries to establish a friendship between the leaders and the royals.

Meghan will be accompanying her husband on many of these trips. However, there are times when Harry may have to go alone. The trips vary in their length. Sometimes the royals can only be gone for a few days, while other times the trips can last two weeks or more. With Meghan at home and Harry traveling, the time apart will be rough on the couple.

4 Many Believe Meghan Won't Live Up To Expectations

Whenever a woman became involved with Prince Harry or Prince William, the media began comparing the woman to the boys' mother. Much like her sister-in-law Kate Middleton, Meghan Markle has been drawing comparisons to Princess Diana.

Princess Diana was beloved by the public due to her kindness, her love of family, and charity work. Meghan shares many of Diana's values. She loves her family and like her future husband, she volunteers with many charities.

Her kindness along with her sense of style has garnered the public's attention and immediately everyone began making the comparisons between Meghan and the People's Princess. While the public is clamoring for another Princess Diana, they're putting too much pressure on Meghan.

While she does share some attributes with the late Princess, E!Online believes Meghan is her own woman and may not live up to the royal expectations everyone wants her to.

3 Their Different Backgrounds Makes Fans Wonder About The Future

Throughout the years, members of the royal family have married commoners. Kate Middleton was a commoner when she married Prince William. Meghan Markle is also a commoner, whose going to wed into royalty.

Marriages between royalty and commoners have gone on to be successes, while others have failed. With Meghan, her background is very different from Harry's. While Meghan grew up in Hollywood, the daughter of a yoga instructor and a lightning director, her childhood was far from ideal.

Her parents divorced when she was a child and she lived primarily with her mother, and according to US Weekly, she doesn't have any contact with her father's side of the family. Then when Meghan hit her twenties, she struggled to make a living for herself while pursuing her dream of acting.

While Meghan's childhood was different from Harry's, she'll now get a chance at her fairytale ending.

2 Meghan Already Has One Divorce Under Her Belt

As the wedding date nears, Meghan's upcoming nuptials to Prince Harry will be on everyone's mind as they want to know details about the ceremony. However, what many don't know is that this will be the second marriage for Meghan.

Her first marriage was to producer Trevor Engelson. The couple dated for seven years before tying the knot in September 2011. However, their marriage was short-lived. They divorced in August 2013 after nearly two years together.

For a while afterward, Meghan remained single until a friend introduced her to Prince Harry in 2016. Many royal watchers, including Vox.com thinks that Meghan's divorce would hinder any engagement to Harry. Yet, the law along with Queen Elizabeth's permission will see that the couple wed.

Even though Meghan's first marriage didn't last, maybe the second time will be the charm for the actress.

1 Many Believe That Meghan Will Be A Rebel

While Meghan will have to follow a set of rules now that she's going to be royalty, she has shown that she's a bit of a rebel. When she and Harry released their engagement photos, the actress wore a sheer dress, which caused a stir with the public as they're used to the women being more covered up.

Aside from her fashion statements, many sources, including fashionmagazine.com, claim that Meghan has broken a few royal protocols since her engagement. During a few public appearances, Meghan took selfies with a few on-lookers and even hugged a young girl. While it wasn't anything scandalous, fans were shocked to see someone from the royal family interact in such a personal way with the public.

While Meghan will have to continue to follow the rules of the royal family, her rebellious side could show it's side at times, leading to a lot of headline-making news.

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