IT HAS been two years since Meghan Markle applied for British citizenship, but the Duchess is still waiting for it to be granted according to sources.
Despite now being a member of the royal family, the Duchess of Sussex is still considered an American citizen by the UK government.
Meghan Markle is still waiting for British citizenship two years after she applied
Speaking to the Daily Mails Richard Eden, a friend of Meghan said: Meghan is not yet a British citizen.
It might seem extraordinary, given that she’s been married to the Queen’s grandson for 18 months, but she accepts that it’s a slow process.
Meghans son Archie holds dual citizenship as an American- British.
Despite her royal status, sources have told The Sunday Times that she is not being given special treatment or being fast-tracked, and it could take “several years” like everyone else.
Despite having married a British royal, the Duchess is still considered an American citizen by the UK government
As she is still waiting, Meghan will be unable to vote in the general election all though traditionally members of the royal family opt out.
Fabulous Digital has contacted the palace for a comment.
