It’s the expectation, the “right” path, the sacrifice that every royal has to make.

But as Harry’s love for Meghan Markle developed, his dedication to the crown began to change.

This is a very appealing but also challenging human dichotomy: Love versus duty."

The Royal Family on a terrace

But no dice, Harry’s mind was made up.

But no one could have suspected that Harry would put the royal family through such public turmoil.

But nothing was going to fix the rift betweenPrince Harry, Meghan Markle, and the royal family.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle attending a royal wedding

Still, literally no one thought they would do this to the royals.

No one thought that Harry and Markle would leave, let alone do it this way.

Service is universal."

Prince William, Kate MIddleton, Meghan Markle, and Prince Harry

That rift doesn’t look like it will heal any time soon.

TakePrincess Diana Spencer, for example.

Robert Lacey, the author ofBattle of Brothers,toldEllethat the marriage was “loveless.”

Prince Harry and Prince William at attention

As such, Prince Harry did not follow suit.

According to William, she didn’t “fit inside the rather safe and conservative British Royal Family.”

Time will tell if the rift between the couple and the royal family will ever mend.

Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle

Prince William, Kate Middleton, Prince Harry, and Meghan Markle

Queen Elizabeth, Meghan Markle, and Prince Harry

Queen Elizabeth and Meghan Markle

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle wearing red

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle wearing blue