Getty Images It’s already been a month since Prince Harry and Meghan Markle tied the knot, which means she’s officially a member of a very long line of British royalty. Going from commoner to Duchess overnight is overwhelming in itself, but combine Queen Elizabeth’s 65-year reign with over 1200 years of British history, and Markle has a lot to learn about her new family – and some things are more surprising than others. Keep scrolling to learn the 17 things you (and the new Duchess of Sussex) need to know about the royal family.