Exactly What Did Meghan ‘Sacrifice’ To Marry Harry? (And Was It Worth It?)

Apparently, some fans of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle really feel that Meghan gave up quite a lot to marry into Britain’s royal family. Of course, this begs the question, what exactly did Meghan have to sacrifice? Didn’t she gain quite a lot when she walked down the aisle with Prince Harry?

Many within Great Britain would scoff at the notion that Meghan truly had to give up much at all and that honestly, Meghan went from a simple, American colonial to a royal in what amounts to the blink of an eye. How many women throughout the world would give their eyeteeth to be in Meghan’s position? Meghan Markle literally enjoyed living out the Disney Princess Fairy Tale story, after all.

With that said, fans of Meghan Markle would argue that Meghan had to give up her entire, professional acting career in order to fit in with Royal protocol. Meghan had to listen, make notes, and essentially change her behavior in a multitude of ways in order to conform to British expectations.

Some might even consider the changes forced upon Meghan to be a bit misogynistic in nature. Indeed, there are those who believe the “traditions” of the British monarchy when it comes to women are far outdated. Women like Meghan are to be seen looking pretty, high heeled, and able to smile and wave to the crowds. Otherwise, women like Meghan (and Kate too, actually) must sit down, be silent, and let their princely husbands do the talking.

Of course, this belief ignores the reality of Queen Elizabeth II’s rule. In this case, the Queen’s husband, Prince Philip is the one who has always taken a back seat, done the smiling and waving, etc. One might as well ask, what did Prince Philip have to give up in order to marry the woman who would be Queen one day? What did Prince Philip sacrifice?

Then there are those who say that what Meghan Markle gained far outweighed any “sacrifice” she might have made. Before, Meghan was simply an American actress with a bit of television fame. If she had not married Prince Harry, it’s possible that she could have kept on with her television career, perhaps even transitioning to films where she should have gained a bit more fame … but she would never have the kind of legacy she is ensured now.

That’s why there are many who believe that Meghan’s choice to marry Harry may not have been one that was made entirely out of love. Many believe, on both sides of the pond, that Meghan has always done what is good for Meghan and that she is a user. Meghan is someone who is essentially an opportunist who uses those around her to get what she wants. Of course, according to some reports, Meghan absolutely wanted to be a fairy tale princess as she was growing up. (Honestly, though. How many little girls do not want that?)

Thus, Meghan has been called a million terrible things, from “gold digger” to “opportunist” to even a flat out “skank.” Those who have called Meghan names, however, might want to number themselves among the hypocrites of the world. If Prince Harry asked, how many women would immediately say “yes!” whether they loved the man or not?

If the truth is told, many fans feel sorry for Harry not because he married Meghan, but because he might never be able to truly know if someone loves him for who he is as a man rather than who he is as a prince.

If Meghan and Prince Harry really love one another, then the bottom line is that they gained a life partner. The fact that Meghan was an actress and might have given that up, and the fact that Harry is a Prince who took a risk … all of that is beside the point.