In a candid revelation from 2016, Meghan Markle shared her desire to rid herself of a peculiar habit she found unladylike.
Before meeting her now-husband, Prince Harry, the Duchess of Sussex wrote about her personal quirks and resolutions in a blog post on her lifestyle website, The Tig.
Meghan detailed her New Year resolutions, expressing a desire to improve herself. She wrote: “Run a marathon. Stop biting my nails. Stop swearing. Re-learn French.
These make my New Year’s resolution list nearly (AKA actually every) single year. The marathon hasn’t happened. The swearing comes in lulls triggered by being overworked or feeling mighty cheeky after a couple of drinks.”
She continued with a light-hearted tone, revealing her struggle with maintaining her resolutions: “Then there’s the French – a language I studied through high school and then lost as I immersed myself in speaking Spanish with the Argentinians during my stint in Buenos Aires.
I have put my little Rosetta Stone headset in my eager ears every year, resolving to do interviews en français, but much to my chagrin, it hasn’t stuck.
And when it comes to the biting of the nails – well, it still happens with a turbulent flight or a stressful day. It’s unladylike. But then again, so is the swearing. Dammit.”
In her blog post, Meghan also emphasized her aspiration for simpler pleasures and a more relaxed approach to life.
She wrote: “For this new year, the only thing I aim to do is to approach life playfully. To laugh and enjoy, to keep my standards high but my level of self-acceptance higher.
My New Year’s resolution is to leave room for magic. To make my plans, and be okay if they sometimes break. To set my goals, but to be open to change.”
These reflections from Meghan offer a glimpse into her pre-royal life, revealing her down-to-earth personality and relatable struggles with self-improvement.
Her candid admissions resonate with many who set ambitious goals only to find themselves falling short, yet choosing to embrace life’s unpredictability with grace and humor.
