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Katie Fitzpatrick

Viewers 'confused' as Meghan Markle claims she didn't research Prince Harry and the royal family

Meghan Markle had viewers stunned when she claimed she didn't do any research into Prince Harry and the royals before they wed.

The 39-year-old former actress revealed in an explosive Interview with Oprah Winfrey screened on CBS in America on Sunday night and on ITV tonight that she didn't Google her future husband and the Windsors.

During the two hour special, Oprah With Meghan and Harry, Meghan had viewers reeling when she spoke of her first meeting with the Queen.

One viewer marvelled: "Meghan didn’t do research about Harry before she met? Could not be me, I would have it all memorised."

And another said: "What does Meghan mean she didn’t research the Royals. Looooool, she must have thought 'Prince Harry' was just his street name."

Oprah Winfrey interviews Prince Harry and Meghan Markle (Harpo Productions/Joe Pugliese v)

Meghan recalled how, on the way to meet the Queen, Harry asked her if she knew how to curtsy and she didn't.

She was then quickly taught how to by Harry and Sarah Ferguson who ran out to greet her.

One Twitter user said: "The one thing I’ll say that had me confused was Meghan saying she didn’t do any research before meeting the Queen. "And Harry almost had her out there embarrassing herself. Girl, prepare!"

Meghan, Duchess of Sussex and Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex (Getty Images)

And Nadia Khomami, assistant news editor at the Guardian, said: "I support you Meghan babes but you definitely googled him."

The couple met on a blind date in 2016 after being set up by a mutual friend.

They were married at Windsor Castle on May 19 2018.

Another viewer praised: "She fell in love with Harry and what he chose to share with her and that was enough for her."

"Meghan did not even research Harry while getting to know him? This is how you know she felt comfortable with him from the jump," said another.

Another tweeted: "I’m glad Meghan didn’t research about the Royals.

"Like she just said, it would’ve played in her head like a record on repeat, especially when meeting The Queen!"

And another commented: "I wonder if it would’ve made a difference had Meghan researched into the royals before marrying Harry - would she even have gotten married?"

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