Meghan Markle has missed her opportunity to qualify for a British passport after moving back to her home state.
Here's what we know...
Now, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex worked tirelessly together to fulfill their royal duties...
Naturally, the world fell in love with the new duchess.
Cracks began to show early, however...
Meghan was branded a "diva" by numerous sources...
Meghan's parenting style was also criticized.
She was repeatedly mom-shamed after paparazzi snaps emerged of her "awkwardly" holding baby Archie - a struggle that any new mom can totally relate to. Shaming a new parent is completely uncalled for, and this made it very obvious that the press were desperate to stir hate.But last year, it seemed like it all finally became too much for the pair.
This was a huge deal.
Twitter exploded with reactions to the news, and they were certainly mixed.
It’s perfectly ok for Harry & Meghan to step back from royal duties. Clearly they’re not happy. What’s not ok is c… https://t.co/m3dwC1ifSK— common sense (@common sense)1578554305.0
Apparently, the pair didn't tell anyone about the news, instead opting to break it through Instagram.
According to the BBC, no other senior members of the royal family were consulted - including the Queen - and Buckingham Palace was "disappointed." The report also claimed that senior royals are said to be "hurt" by the controversial announcement.But can they really blame Meghan and Harry for making this decision?
The couple, especially Meghan, have received an unbelievable amount of negative press and comments over the years - which is enough to drive anyone mad.
Meghan and Harry are currently living in Los Angeles where they have been raising baby Archie together...
And, thanks to the move, things have changed for the better.
And not only are their lives now more relaxed...
The couple has also been embarking on some major career ventures, including signing a huge Netflix deal for a rumored reality show and even launching their own podcast.But despite the move back to the US providing the pair with many positives...
It does now mean that Meghan has failed to qualify for a British passport
Applying for a British passport and citizenship is a process that takes years.
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Something the Palace announced Meghan would do during her early days in Royal Family.
Those who wish to apply for a British passport can do so after living in the UK for 3 years...
And are required to have not spent more than ninety days outside the UK in the twelve-month period before making the application.
But as the couple returned to the US in March 2020, the opportunity has now passed.
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After moving from the UK, the couple spent a brief period in Canada.
They then moved onto Los Angeles, where they have remained to this day.
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So should she wish to apply in the future, Meghan will have to start the process all over again.
Perhaps one day, we will see the couple move back to British soil.
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Though, personally, I'm not holding my breath.
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