Why Meghan Markle and Queen Elizabeth's relationship is so warm already

When Meghan Markle made her first royal outing with Queen Elizabeth II earlier this month, the warmth of their relationship was obvious.

During their Chester visit, they were like a pair of schoolgirls, exchanging amused expressions and comments and giggling together throughout the proceedings.

Now, a ‘royal insider’ has shed some light on why the pair appear to have bonded so swiftly.

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Evidently, Her Majesty isn’t the only member of the Royal Family who’s been won over by the former Suits star - aside from her husband Prince Harry, obviously.

Prince Charles, 69, is said to be enamoured by Meghan, whom he accompanied partway down the aisle at the Royal Wedding when her own father couldn’t attend the event. 

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Charles supposedly calls the former actress "Tungsten” in a nod to the strong metal.

"Prince Charles admires Meghan for her strength and the backbone she gives Harry, who needs a tungsten-type figure in his life as he can be a bit of a softy,” a source said.

It’s believed Meghan is equally fond of the Prince of Wales, having been “bowled over by his charm” when they first met.

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This is all very positive, but Meghan’s ultimate nod (well… bark) of royal approval has come right from the top: Queen Elizabeth’s beloved corgis.

During the couple's first joint interview last November, Prince Harry shared his exasperation over the warm greeting Meghan received from his grandmother’s dogs.