Meghan Markle apparently gets announced by her title — Duchess of Sussex — when entering a new location. At least, according to her recent Harper’s Bazaar cover story. But it seems that’s not out of the ordinary.

“From an etiquette standpoint, using a British title either socially or professionally globally — including the U.S. — is not unusual or improper,” etiquette expert Myka Meier told Us Weekly exclusively. “Especially, when the person is widely known by that title.”

Meier further explained, “The choice of how each member of the royal family wishes to be addressed is ultimately up to that individual.”

In Meghan’s case specifically, “her title would be the formal way of address which is likely how her team was trained to introduce her,” Meier added. “It is more a matter of personal

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