Tea with the Queen: Meghan Markle’s Etiquette Mishaps Cause Outrage

Meghan Markle, the L.A.-based actress who was secretly dating Prince Harry at the time, made headlines worldwide when she visited Edmund Frye's tea room for afternoon tea in the summer of 2017.

Enjoying a traditional spread of cucumber and roast beef finger sandwiches, scones with jam and cream, Markle took the opportunity to inquire about royal protocol ahead of her first meeting with the Queen.

A source close to Sophie revealed that Meghan was given a comprehensive dossier on American-to-royal transition, complete with contact information for further assistance.

However, it seems that Meghan's upbringing lacked the basic manners typically taught during childhood, as her father, Thomas, provided her with everything she desired, leaving her ill-prepared for her new role.

Despite being offered help by Sophie, a beloved member of the royal family who had successfully raised her own children with a relatively normal life, Meghan refused and even shouted at her.

While Meghan had formed a seemingly friendly relationship with Eugenie, someone who could provide insider knowledge on royal life, she instead sought advice from an etiquette teacher in Los Angeles.

Though this etiquette teacher may be wonderful for those seeking refinement, he was not the ideal instructor for Meghan to excel in her new role.

Meghan's decision-making often seems to go against her best interests, as she consistently ignores the resources available to her.

One Reddit comment highlights Meghan's disdain for the royal family, stating that while no one offered them a class on how to be royal, they still possess enough common sense not to overshadow their prince husband by shaking hands with others first.

They also mention that if they were to attend an event such as Wimbledon, they would seek guidance on appropriate attire rather than clearing out an entire section for themselves.

Similarly, if attending an event with the Queen of England, they would ask if wearing a hat is appropriate and follow that advice.

While there may not be a formal class on how to be royal, common sense should prevail.

The man who taught Meghan Markle British etiquette rules at his renowned Los Angeles tea room has expressed his customers' growing dismay with the Duke and Duchess of Sussex.

Edmund Frye, proprietor of Rosetree Cottage in Pasadena, California, clarified that he was not Meghan's etiquette instructor but rather taught her how to have tea with the Queen, focusing on basic British manners for such occasions.

This included understanding that one should not eat if the Queen isn't eating and concluding the meal when she does.

It did not cover topics like conversation etiquette, posture, or behavior in other situations.

However, it is likely that Meghan disregarded even this advice.

Frye revealed that his customers, who are avid supporters of King Charles III, rarely discuss Meghan and Prince Harry due to their disappointment in how the couple has attacked the British royal family through media appearances, earning them millions of dollars.

American and expat clients at Rosetree Cottage feel let down by the Duke and Duchess' actions on Oprah Winfrey's TV special, their Netflix series, and Harry's memoir, “Spare.”

Even Frye himself expressed his disappointment with Meghan, whom he had supported for several years after their initial meeting in 2017, where he taught her tea etiquette and royal protocols.

In an exclusive interview with The Sun, Frye shared, “The majority of people were appalled.

They were appalled with the business of what was said and of talking about his family.”

It is clear that Meghan Markle's etiquette mishaps have caused outrage among those who expected more from the Duchess of Sussex.

Her disregard for the available resources and refusal to accept guidance from experienced members of the royal family have left many feeling disappointed and disillusioned.

As Meghan continues to navigate her royal role, it remains to be seen whether she will learn from these missteps and embrace the responsibilities that come with her position.