Meghan Markle's struggles to adapt to the constraints of being a working member of the Royal Family have been well-documented and frequently reiterated by the Duchess in her numerous interviews since she stepped back. It is often said that her approach was to rush into her role and try to make a difference, rather than slowly learn what her position meant.

Before their wedding, Prince Harry and Meghan lived in Nottingham Cottage within the grounds of Kensington Palace . However, it seems that Meghan's first glimpse of royal life proved disappointing as she reportedly viewed the property as a "prison".

Despite the idea that any part of a palace could be viewed in this way, she is not the first to describe the iconic residence as a prison.

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