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Meghan Markle stunned wedding guests who could 'hear pin drop' after 'royal first' quip
Meghan Markle shocked her guests into silence during a speech on her wedding day in 2018, according to a new book.The Duchess of Sussex's heartfelt comments about beginning her new life came as she spoke publicly in the UK for the first time — which experts have been keen to point out was unusual for a royal bride.Omid Scobie and Carolyn Durand make the claim about Meghan in their unofficial biography, Finding Freedom.Speaking to a close confidant who recalled how she felt comfortable to share her thoughts and feelings in a "safe space" surrounded by her nearest and dearest, the authors wrote: "A first for a royal bride, the move reinforced the idea that this American was no typical duchess. You could literally hear a pin drop."'For her to have been quiet for as long as she had, and then have this really safe space where she could give these heartfelt remarks, it was a really special moment"'She spent so many years, whether on campus, on TV, or advocating for women to be empowered, speaking out.