All weddings are typically all about tradition, from the bride’s white dress to the exchanging of rings.

British royal marriages, however, are more tightly bound to custom than most.

Here’s the thing: Prince Harry didn’t actually meetMeghan Markle’s fatherbefore their marriage,at all.

Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle at tennis event

But the media rang alarm bells when Meghan declined to attend Kate’s sister’s wedding.

Page Sixreported that Meghan pulled out ofPippa’swedding for fear that she would steal the show.

Behind the scenes, however, things might have been tenser than we ever realized.

The Duchess of Cambridge attends the Back to Nature Festival at RHS Garden Wisley

In herbombshell interview with Oprah Winfrey, Meghan revealed how emotionally draining the experience with her father has been.

“I can’t imagine it.

So it’s hard for me to reconcile that.”

Harry, William and Kate together

Did Kate talk to Harry before his wedding?

One thing is certain.

There is no doubt that the press has delighted in pitting Middleton against Markle.