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The subtle change made by Meghan Markle since becoming royal

And it’s not what you think!

In her transformation to becoming The Duchess of Sussex and formally a British Royal, much has changed for the former American actress.

Meghan Markle has had to not only change her job, home and inner circle, but there’s something else that has undergone a royal makeover.

The 37-year-old has changed something personal, her handwriting.

Indeed, Meghan has spoken fondly for her love of handwriting in the past and was even appointed by Robin Thicke to write the wedding invitations.

But now the former Suits star has had to drop her surname and her signature has changed to suit.

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Images from a visitors book at the Titanic Museum show Meghan’s signature before her wedding which less neat and defined that her signature from a few days prior from a visitor’s book at Edes House.

Both books show Harry’s signature remains the same, while Meghan’s has changed.

According to handwriting expert Tracey Trussell, the change in style show’s a change in her personality.

“So this latest signature (dated March 2018, Belfast) is interesting because it is much more relaxed and natural, much less contrived then her usual style,” she tells The Express.

“It lifts the lid on her character, revealing a much more human side,” Tracey reveals.

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“We know, from her stylised writing, she has a perfectionist streak and desire for beauty and the nice things in life.

“We know from the clockwork regularity that she has the self-discipline to maintain the right profile in-keeping with Royal life.”

“We also know from the little touches or accoutrements (for example, the little hook at the start of her capital ‘M’) that once she has set her heart on something, she holds on. Nothing will stop her until she’s satisfied her goal, so she is likely to be extremely committed to whatever she undertakes. 

“We also know that the upwards endstrokes tell of a humanitarian side – she wants to do good deeds in life – and she’s determined in the way she goes about achieving her far-reaching ambitions,” Tracey says adding that her latest handwriting shows a more sensitive side.

“..Now we can see glimpses of a real ebullient passion and enthusiasm for life, and also a much more sensitive nature.” 

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