Prince Harry’s fiancee is carrying on where Nell Gwynn left off,advancing the cause of women and redefining what it means to be part of the British royal familyMeghan Markle is to marry Prince Harry. While many might argue that the monarchy is an outdated institution, we cannot ignore the long-overdue sea change that the engagement of a prince to an American actor has wrought. Alongside the fact that Markle is a Roman Catholic, or she also,as the BBC build it, “brings something different to the British royal family. She is American, and divorced,an actress and mixed race”. Related: When Meghan weds Harry, Britain’s relationship with race will change for ever | Afua Hirsch Continue reading...
Source: guardian.co.uk