Meghan was so ‘overwhelmed’ by the UK citizenship test, she allegedly had to ask Prince Harry for help
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We all know that the process of becoming a citizen of a new country can be long, difficult, and expensive. But it's always worth it, in the end, to have a place to call home.
For Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex, the process of getting her UK citizenship approved was no different.
In a new episode of her podcast, Archetypes, Meghan has revealed that she struggled with questions on the UK citizenship test, describing them as ‘so hard’.
Meghan laughed about her experience as she recalled studying for the exam.
‘That citizenship exam is so hard,’ she said.
‘I was studying for it and I remember going: “Oh my goodness.”’
In 2017, Prince Harry and Meghan announced their engagement. Of course, this meant that Meghan had to become a British citizen.
But instead of being given preferential treatment for marrying their prince, Buckingham Palace made it clear that she would have to go through the same channels and procedures as everyone else.
That means no jumping the queue and she would need to take the ‘Life in the UK’ test – which is notoriously difficult.
‘I would ask my husband: “Did you know this?” and he went: ‘Huh? I had no idea,’ Meghan shared.
The Duchess was speaking with fellow actress and director Pamela Adlon about what it was like to become a British citizen.
Pamela, who is the voice of Bobby Hill in the US animated comedy, King of The Hill, recently became a UK citizen herself.
‘I think they made it harder for you,’ Pamela jokes.
Meghan laughed as she responded with: ‘You think?’
The process of becoming a UK citizen takes several years. Some reports say that Meghan never completed the process because, in 2020, she and Prince Harry moved to the US.
Sources claimed that Meghan found ‘no reason’ to continue her dual citizenship application after the couple’s move.
UK citizenship exams weren’t the only topics covered in the podcast. The Duchess also spoke about the pressures put on women to be both a partner and a parent. Luckily for Meghan, she found ‘great support’ from Prince Harry as a parent.
By the end of the podcast, Meghan’s mum, Doria, made a cameo. The interruption led to Meghan talking about how her mum supported her as a kid.
‘She took care of me and the house and herself, and how she just juggled so much.’
Meghan also shared details about her life as a mum and even revealed that Lilibet, her second child, had just learned how to walk. How adorable!
What are your thoughts on this? Does the fact that Meghan struggled with the ‘Life In The UK’ test make you think that it's too difficult? Share your opinions with us in the comments below!
For Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex, the process of getting her UK citizenship approved was no different.
In a new episode of her podcast, Archetypes, Meghan has revealed that she struggled with questions on the UK citizenship test, describing them as ‘so hard’.
Apparently, the UK citizenship test is so difficult, Meghan had to ask Prince Harry for help. Credit: Vanity Fair
Meghan laughed about her experience as she recalled studying for the exam.
‘That citizenship exam is so hard,’ she said.
‘I was studying for it and I remember going: “Oh my goodness.”’
In 2017, Prince Harry and Meghan announced their engagement. Of course, this meant that Meghan had to become a British citizen.
But instead of being given preferential treatment for marrying their prince, Buckingham Palace made it clear that she would have to go through the same channels and procedures as everyone else.
That means no jumping the queue and she would need to take the ‘Life in the UK’ test – which is notoriously difficult.
‘I would ask my husband: “Did you know this?” and he went: ‘Huh? I had no idea,’ Meghan shared.
Prince Harry and Meghan are currently raising their two kids in the US. Credit: Vox
The Duchess was speaking with fellow actress and director Pamela Adlon about what it was like to become a British citizen.
Pamela, who is the voice of Bobby Hill in the US animated comedy, King of The Hill, recently became a UK citizen herself.
‘I think they made it harder for you,’ Pamela jokes.
Meghan laughed as she responded with: ‘You think?’
The process of becoming a UK citizen takes several years. Some reports say that Meghan never completed the process because, in 2020, she and Prince Harry moved to the US.
Sources claimed that Meghan found ‘no reason’ to continue her dual citizenship application after the couple’s move.
UK citizenship exams weren’t the only topics covered in the podcast. The Duchess also spoke about the pressures put on women to be both a partner and a parent. Luckily for Meghan, she found ‘great support’ from Prince Harry as a parent.
By the end of the podcast, Meghan’s mum, Doria, made a cameo. The interruption led to Meghan talking about how her mum supported her as a kid.
‘She took care of me and the house and herself, and how she just juggled so much.’
Meghan also shared details about her life as a mum and even revealed that Lilibet, her second child, had just learned how to walk. How adorable!
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