Meghan Markle Still Can't Get Rid Off Her 'Immigrant' Status As She's Yet To Become A UK Citizen After Over 2 Years, Reports Say

November 18, 2019 12:05

Meghan Markle's citizenship is the topic of a heated discussion among royal fans. Many wonder whether the Duchess has already become a British citizen and renounced her American roots.

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Публикация от The Duke and Duchess of Sussex (@sussexroyal) 1 Ноя 2019 в 5:52 PDT

It's been over 2 years since Markle got engaged to Prince Harry and started the process of acquiring her UK citizenship, but seems like things are going slower than expected.

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Публикация от The Duke and Duchess of Sussex (@sussexroyal) 25 Окт 2019 в 6:10 PDT

Is Meghan Markle a British citizen?

Upon her engagement with the Queen's grandson, Meghan Markle applied for a UK citizenship on the rights of a British citizen's spouse. The usual process for that kind of application can take up to three years, but being a member of the royal family certainly must have some perks, right? Wrong.

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Публикация от The Duke and Duchess of Sussex (@sussexroyal) 9 Ноя 2019 в 2:26 PST

According to reports, the Duchess of Sussex is still waiting on her citizenship despite being married to Prince Harry and giving birth to the most recent member of the royal family. Meghan's friend told Daily Mail:

Meghan is not yet a British citizen. It might seem extraordinary, given that she's been married to the Queen's grandson for 18 months, but she accepts that it's a slow process.

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Публикация от The Duke and Duchess of Sussex (@sussexroyal) 7 Ноя 2019 в 6:16 PST

The Palace also addressed the situation and confirmed that they will not be seeking special treatment for Meghan Markle and everyone is prepared to wait along with the rest of the public.

Reactions online

It will take an average marriage for paper 14 years. She needs to wait inline.
— Yetunde Folarin (@xxyettymamaxx) November 16, 2019

My partner is in the same boat. I wish my nan was the queen. That might speed things up a bit.
— Rich n famous (@richnfamous76) November 16, 2019

Maybe something in her previous life is holding it up.
— sophie (@JulieDietz13) November 16, 2019

It takes more than 2 years to get British Citizenship but considering that Meghan married Prince Harry she would probably get her Citizenship faster than the Public.
— Angela Davies (@AngelaD47267450) November 16, 2019

I thought she would have to live here on a spouse visa for five years before being granted citizenship..... or is she getting special treatment.....shock horror if she is!
— DWLeach (@DWL744) November 16, 2019

We have no doubt that the Duchess will become a citizen soon enough, but for now, we wait.