SHOCKING: Palace Responds to Meghan Markle Surrogacy Scandal for First Time The palace itself has not issued any public comment, and that silence is hardly surprising.

The Princess Royal has a long reputation for being one of the monarchy’s strictest and most experienced figures when it comes to etiquette. That makes her a believable center of any story involving protocol changes, especially if the proposed shift touches on precedence, formal seating, or ceremonial order.

Recent reporting has shown Anne stepping in to preserve tradition rather than rewrite it. In one instance, she reportedly politely refused to go ahead of Queen Camilla, allowing Camilla to enter first in line with royal precedence. That example reinforces the idea that Anne tends to protect the structure of royal customs rather than challenge them for convenience.

Because Anne is often seen as practical, blunt, and deeply loyal to the institution, any suggestion that she objected to a protocol document quickly feels plausible. The public already associates her with firmness and discipline, so headlines about her resisting change are easy to believe at first glance.

Still, there is a big difference between a real objection and online speculation. A “proposed changes” story can mean anything from a minor wording dispute to a major ceremonial revision, and headlines often choose the most explosive interpretation. That is why this kind of rumor tends to travel so quickly.