Photo: Neil Mockford/GC ImagesA lot has changed forMeghan Marklein the short four months since she became anofficial member of the royal family.She hasbecome fast friendswithQueen Elizabeth, joined new sister-in-lawKate Middletononseveral royal outingsand she’s getting ready to jet off for herfirst major international tourwithPrince Harry.But despite her new duchess life, she’s remained true to her pre-royal self — and she has the support of her closest friends as navigates her new world.“There’s a small group of us that check in with her and see how she’s doing, but she’s still the same person,”Daniel Martin, Meghan’s wedding makeup artist and longtime friend, tells PEOPLE.“That’s why it’s so bizarre for me sometimes to even think about her in that way, because that’s not who I know,” he adds.Daniel Martin.Paul Zimmerman/Getty Images for Hilton Hotels & ResortsAs Meghan settles into palace life in London, she is also expanding her social circle to include new friends through her husband, which was evident at theAug. 4 wedding of Harry’s close pal Charlie van Straubenzee.As Harry tended to his ushering duties, Meghan “was happy and smiley,” says a fellow guest. “She was in lovely form.”Karwai Tang/WireImageUp next for the couple is their16-day whirlwind tour Down Under in October, which will see the royal training she’s received in the past year put to the test.Can’t get enough of PEOPLE’s Royals coverage?Sign up for our newsletterto get the latest updates onKate Middleton,Meghan Markleand more!“The tour is going to be her chance to shine,” says Ingrid Seward, author of the recent biography of the Queen andPrince Philip,My Husband & I. “She knows she’ll be center stage and everyone is going to want to meet her. It is her biggest part yet. I’m absolutely confident she will be very, very good.”
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A lot has changed forMeghan Marklein the short four months since she became anofficial member of the royal family.She hasbecome fast friendswithQueen Elizabeth, joined new sister-in-lawKate Middletononseveral royal outingsand she’s getting ready to jet off for herfirst major international tourwithPrince Harry.But despite her new duchess life, she’s remained true to her pre-royal self — and she has the support of her closest friends as navigates her new world.“There’s a small group of us that check in with her and see how she’s doing, but she’s still the same person,”Daniel Martin, Meghan’s wedding makeup artist and longtime friend, tells PEOPLE.“That’s why it’s so bizarre for me sometimes to even think about her in that way, because that’s not who I know,” he adds.Daniel Martin.Paul Zimmerman/Getty Images for Hilton Hotels & ResortsAs Meghan settles into palace life in London, she is also expanding her social circle to include new friends through her husband, which was evident at theAug. 4 wedding of Harry’s close pal Charlie van Straubenzee.As Harry tended to his ushering duties, Meghan “was happy and smiley,” says a fellow guest. “She was in lovely form.”Karwai Tang/WireImageUp next for the couple is their16-day whirlwind tour Down Under in October, which will see the royal training she’s received in the past year put to the test.Can’t get enough of PEOPLE’s Royals coverage?Sign up for our newsletterto get the latest updates onKate Middleton,Meghan Markleand more!“The tour is going to be her chance to shine,” says Ingrid Seward, author of the recent biography of the Queen andPrince Philip,My Husband & I. “She knows she’ll be center stage and everyone is going to want to meet her. It is her biggest part yet. I’m absolutely confident she will be very, very good.”
A lot has changed forMeghan Marklein the short four months since she became anofficial member of the royal family.
She hasbecome fast friendswithQueen Elizabeth, joined new sister-in-lawKate Middletononseveral royal outingsand she’s getting ready to jet off for herfirst major international tourwithPrince Harry.
But despite her new duchess life, she’s remained true to her pre-royal self — and she has the support of her closest friends as navigates her new world.
“There’s a small group of us that check in with her and see how she’s doing, but she’s still the same person,”Daniel Martin, Meghan’s wedding makeup artist and longtime friend, tells PEOPLE.
“That’s why it’s so bizarre for me sometimes to even think about her in that way, because that’s not who I know,” he adds.
Daniel Martin.Paul Zimmerman/Getty Images for Hilton Hotels & Resorts
As Meghan settles into palace life in London, she is also expanding her social circle to include new friends through her husband, which was evident at theAug. 4 wedding of Harry’s close pal Charlie van Straubenzee.
As Harry tended to his ushering duties, Meghan “was happy and smiley,” says a fellow guest. “She was in lovely form.”
Karwai Tang/WireImage
Up next for the couple is their16-day whirlwind tour Down Under in October, which will see the royal training she’s received in the past year put to the test.
“The tour is going to be her chance to shine,” says Ingrid Seward, author of the recent biography of the Queen andPrince Philip,My Husband & I. “She knows she’ll be center stage and everyone is going to want to meet her. It is her biggest part yet. I’m absolutely confident she will be very, very good.”
source: people.com
