9 times that Queen Elizabeth II broke tradition, forging the monarchy's future.
A tricky one. Tradition stated that members of the British Royal Family could not marry a divorced person, which prohibited Prince Charles from marrying Camilla Parker-Bowles, initially. Until 2002, when the Church of England started permitting it, allowing Charles and Camilla to marry.
After this, the Queen consented to Prince Harry marrying Meghan Markle – who was also divorced. This set a much more modern precedent.LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 25: U.S. President Barack Obama, Queen Elizabeth II and First Lady Michelle Obama arrive at Winfield House, the residence of the Ambassador of the United States of America, in Regent's Park, on May 25, 2011 in London, England.
In an interview, Michelle Obama described her anxiety at being picked up in the Queen's car, trying to remember where she should sit and what she should touch. She was apparently told by the Queen to “sit wherever”, and when they hesitated about protocol, she reportedly said: “Oh it's all rubbish, just get in”.
At this point, Meghan was engaged but not married – this indicates a break in tradition, as usually only husbands or wives of family members are invited.
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