One of the perks of being a newlywed is that you get to be as affectionate as you like, and everyone practically encourages it. Ok, not everyone's a massive of PDA under most circumstances, but people are less likely to roll their eyes if they see you holding hands with your new spouse.
Apparently that's not the case if you're a member of the royal family though.
An etiquette expert (what a job title) has suggested that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have now decided to become 'more professional' and stop holding hands and being tactile with each other in public.
The pair had previously been thought of as one of the royal family's more 'hands on' couples.
However, William Hanson told the Mail: "Prince Harry has probably felt less of a need to hold Meghan's hand as she seems to be much more confident and secure in her new role, and so needs less emotional and physical support from her now-husband.
"Public displays of affection, such a hand holding, may be accepted in private situations and in social spheres, but when out in public Harry and Meghan are on official business and so it is not considered professional behaviour."
This is completely at odds with Prince Harry's brother, William, and his wife, Kate.
Hanson continued: "They seem much more reserved with their emotions and affection whereas Harry and Meghan are more tactile. It comes down to different styles for different royal couples."
Despite what you might think, there aren't actually any rules that are set in stone when it comes to these sorts of things. It's just sort of accepted that you'll fall into line if you're asked to marry into the royal family.
"There is no official rule in regards to hand holding.
"However, it is not something we have seen HM The Queen or HRH Prince of Wales do with their respective spouses.
"I suspect Prince Harry and The Duchess of Sussex realise that now they are married, their job and status is what comes first."
It is interesting that their approach has changed since the big wedding back in May.
Back in November, the Mail's body language expert (again, I'm in the wrong game) said: "These two are a lot more tactile that your average royal couple.
"Meghan won't be putting a foot out of line but she'll be a breath of fresh air for the Royal family.
"They looked incredibly happy. Harry almost looks shocked with emotion and affection. I think we'll see the two of them very well matched."
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