For the British royal family, not all press is good press. That’s evident in the storm the Windsors found themselves facing in the wake of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s tell-all interview. The couple’s revelations showed the good and the (mostly) bad that comes with life in “The Firm.”

And they aren’t the only ones who shared about the inner workings of the royal family. Palace insiders are also known to provide information to the press on pressing matters the monarch doesn’t publicly address. Want to catch a glimpse of what goes on behind closed doors? These revelations show how royal life is no fairytale at all.

Prince Harry And Meghan Markle’s Secret Wedding Wasn’t Legal

The world watched the lavish wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle in 2018… or so they thought. Apparently, the couple exchanged vows in private just a couple of days ahead of the publicized event. While not a legally binding ceremony, the gesture allowed them to cherish the love they share.

Their real nuptials happened in a grand event at Windsor Castle and reportedly cost a whopping $45 million. Hundreds of people, including friends and family, witnessed the ceremony. But while the royal family spent a fortune on the celebration, it seems like the queen pinches her pennies when it comes to other expenses.

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