Meghan Markle

Childhood and youth

Rachel Megan was born in Los Angeles. Zodiac sign: Leo. Looking at Markle's photo, it's not so easy to notice that she is mulatto. Her parents belong to different races, so it’s difficult to say for sure about the artist’s nationality. Megan does not have a high, noble origin, she was brought up in a family of creative people close to the stage and television.

Although the girl’s father is Irish, according to research, Thomas Markle is a descendant of King Edward III of England. The man worked as a television cameraman and was awarded an Emmy Award. And Doria's mother is an African-American woman who received a master's degree in sociology and clinical psychology. True, the woman later realized herself as a yoga instructor.

Early biography of Markle was written behind the scenes of film sets, surrounded by artists. As a child, the talented schoolgirl loved to draw stars and watch TV series being filmed. When the future celebrity was 11 years old, she showed courage and wrote a letter to US First Lady Hillary Clinton.

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Meghan Markle as a child with her mother
In the message, the child expressed disagreement with the attitude towards the fair sex of the creators of advertising, which is shown during breaks in daytime soap operas. Little Markle argued that such videos create an incorrect stereotype, as if a wife can only be in the kitchen and all her interests are related to housekeeping. Surprisingly, Megan's appeal was noticed, and advertisers were forced to adjust the content.

After school, Markle entered Northwestern California University, where she received two majors: theater arts and international relations. During her studies, she worked part-time as a fashion model, and after graduation she chose not a career as an actress, but a second profession.

Megan's professional growth took place at the US Embassy in Buenos Aires, where the graduate became an employee of the public relations department. But her acting biography began by chance: one of his friends, out of curiosity, invited the girl to go to the casting of a television series, and soon the actress made her debut on the screen.

Biography of Meghan Markle

Rachel Meghan Markle, better known now as the Duchess of Sussex, grew up in Los Angeles, California, the daughter of lighting director Thomas Markle and social worker Doria Ragland. It was an interracial marriage between a white Irishman and an African-American woman from Georgia, and Meghan herself says she is half white and half African-American.

When Megan was six years old, her parents separated. She maintains a close relationship with her mother and treats her father evenly. Meghan Markle has no siblings, but has a half-sister, Samantha, and a brother, Thomas.

From the age of two, Meghan Markle studied in private institutions, and in her free time she went with her father to the filming of the TV series “Married with Children.” In fact, she grew up on a Hollywood set and dreamed of becoming an actress.

After graduating from high school, Megan attended Northwestern University and graduated with a double major in acting and international communications.

She first appeared on screen in a cameo role as a nurse in the TV series General Hospital. Then there were small roles in the series “Fringe”, “War at Home”, “CSI: Crime Scene Investigation - New York” and others.

In 2010, Meghan Markle starred in the feature film Catch Me, and a year later in Horrible Bosses. Then she moved to Toronto to star as lawyer Rachel Zane in the TV series Suits. The last scenes with her participation appeared in 2017.

From 2014 to 2021, she ran the popular blog The Tig (3 million subscribers on Instagram, 800 thousand on Facebook), giving advice in the field of beauty and healthy lifestyle. Its content has now been removed because Meghan Markle is now doing something completely different.

In 2021, Megan was included in the list of the hundred most influential people in the world according to Time magazine. She has also been involved in charity work for many years.

Movies

The actress first appeared on screen in 2002 in one episode of the popular medical series General Hospital, after which she combined small roles and a career as a fashion model. Viewers paid attention to Rachel Megan in an episode of the epic “90210: The Next Generation,” as well as in feature films – the thriller “Deception,” the crime drama “The Apostles” and the comedy “Good Behavior.”

The main success was brought to Markle by the legal comedy “Force Majeure,” in which the artist played for 7 years, refusing to participate in the 8th season in 2021. Users of Metacritic and Rotten Tomatoes rated the project above average. The film about legal advisers from New York found a response in the hearts of Asian viewers. For this reason, the Japanese and South Korean adaptations of Suits were released.

The American romance film When Sparks Fly, the British crime drama Anti-Social and the Canadian romantic comedy Daily Diary remained less noticeable to the audience.

Among the prominent works in the celebrity’s filmography are minor roles in the popular TV series “Castle” and the comedy “Horrible Bosses.” Both projects were filmed in the artist’s native Los Angeles. During her time working in films, Megan was lucky enough to work alongside Jennifer Aniston, Charlie Day, Russell Brand, Robert Pattinson and others.

In 2021, Markle showed talent as a voice actress. American documentary film "Elephant", created by the French studio Disney Nature. Megan acted as the narrator of the story about the journey of Shani the elephant and Jomo the elephant. The Duchess's work received mixed reviews. The Times called the work superficial, and the Daily Express columnist believed that the star’s excessive emotionality while reading indicates sympathy for the fate of the heroes.

Personal life

In 2004, the artist began a relationship with film producer Trevor Engelson. Later, the couple lived in a civil marriage, and 7 years after they met, the marital status changed: Trevor became Meghan’s first husband, and for some time Markle became Mrs. Engelson. True, from the wedding day the couple stayed together for only 2 years, after which they officially filed for divorce.

Megan's ex-husband steadfastly survived the breakup and answered journalists' questions: “I have nothing to say about her.” After some time, Engelson began dating actress Charlotte McKinney, but the relationship ended in nothing. And in 2021, Trevor married the daughter of a multimillionaire, nutritionist Tracy Kurland.

After the divorce, Meghan began an affair with Irish professional golfer Rory McIlroy. The love affair continued throughout 2014. In 2016, the media was rocked by sensational news: Markle was Prince Harry’s new girlfriend.

There are several versions about how Megan and Harry met. Some tabloids wrote that the lovers were brought together by designer Misha Nunu; according to other sources, the meeting was facilitated by the prince’s childhood friend Vaolet von Westenholtz, who was also friends with Markle.

The lovers initially hid their relationship, but in November Harry and Meghan visited Kensington Palace, where they met with the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. This allowed us to conclude that the couple had a serious relationship and a wedding was possible. Britain's Queen Elizabeth II, Harry's reigning grandmother, gave her approval to the union.

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It is also known about Meghan Markle’s personal life that the artist is a lover of cooking, quality literature and the board game Scrabble. Moreover, in 2021, the woman showed her talent as a fashion designer and released her own collection of clothes under the Reitmans brand logo.

Megan is no less popular than her daughter-in-law Kate Middleton. A large number of fan pages on Instagram have been registered in Markle’s name, which are updated with news from the duchess’s life and new photos.

The celebrity's life is carefully monitored by the paparazzi, and the media strive to make the hottest headlines with Megan's name. And since the royal family prefers not to let others in on their own relationships, many rumors arise around them. Various versions of the shark pen are invented, but most of them do not benefit the prince’s companion.

For example, in 2021, when it became known about Markle and Harry’s imminent move from London to Windsor, information about conflicts with Kate appeared in the news. The misunderstanding was associated with the different origins, life experiences and upbringing of the duchesses. In addition, journalists like to compare representatives of the royal family, which Middleton also does not like.

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Meghan Markle and Prince Harry became parents
However, Meghan did not have a good relationship not only with Kate: the dark-skinned resident of the New World also did not find a common language with the queen. The established foundations of the Windsors obliged them to observe the traditions and rules that had appeared over the years. Markle didn't take etiquette too seriously. In an interview, she admitted that before meeting Elizabeth II she did not even learn how to curtsy.

Family members do not share their opinions about Megan in public; they show restraint when communicating with the paparazzi and do not reveal personal matters to the public. This is probably why the British don’t like Markle. The actress is forced to make harsh statements towards her new relatives and other actions that characterize Harry’s chosen one not in the best way.

Conservative Britons were also outraged by the fact that instead of ordering the official traditional first photo, Megan posted the usual photo of Archie on the Internet. In addition, Markle deprived the British of the opportunity to evaluate her son’s baptism ceremony by driving away correspondents. There is an opinion in the press that this is how the Duchess of Sussex took revenge for the child’s lack of a title, which is an exception for the son of a prince.

In search of the artist’s “black” past and African roots, her ill-wishers resorted to different methods. Markle's appearance also came under discussion. Particularly persistent truth seekers tried to compare Megan’s childhood and adult photographs to find evidence of the use of facial plastic surgery. Because of such “investigations,” Harry’s chosen one is suspected of changing the shape of her nose and teeth.

Personal life of Meghan Markle

Unsuccessful marriage with a colleague

And now we smoothly move on to the most interesting part – Meghan Markle’s personal life! From 2004 to 2011, she was in a relationship with actor and producer Trevor Engelson.

They got married in Jamaica on September 10, 2011, but divorced in August 2013.

Blind date with Prince Harry

Since June 2016, Meghan Markle has been dating Prince Harry. They met on a “blind date” organized by their mutual friend. The press began writing about the prince's new novel in October 2016.

And on November 8 of the same year, an employee of the secretariat of the British royal family published an official statement, which spoke of a “wave of abuse and harassment” directed against Meghan Markle, about sexism, racism and published stories discrediting the actress.

Declaration of love and engagement

During a September 2017 interview with Vanity Fair, Meghan Markle publicly declared her love for Prince Harry for the first time: “We are truly happy and in love. We dated very quietly, and a few months ago it became public news. I worked during all this time. The only thing that has changed is people's perception of me." Meghan Markle and Prince Harry later appeared at an event for wheelchair users in England and at the closing ceremony of the Invictus Games in Toronto.

The upcoming wedding of the actress and the prince was announced on November 27, 2017. By then, she had met Queen Elizabeth II, Harry's grandmother, several times. After their wedding in May 2018, the couple will live together at Nottingham Cottage in London on the grounds of Kensington Palace.

Become an Anglican and a British citizen

The engagement ring given to Meghan Markle by Prince Harry includes three diamonds, two of which were taken from his mother's jewelry collection.

It seems that recognized style icon Kate Middleton has acquired a rival in fashionista Markle. In photos accompanying the engagement announcement, Meghan is wearing a coat from Line the Label, which has become so popular that excessive online orders for the same caused a server crash.

Meghan Markle is a Protestant, and Kensington Palace has announced that she will be baptized into the Church of England. She is also expected to become a British citizen. Despite Markle's divorce, neither the crown nor the church objected to the marriage (unlike the incident with King Edward the Eighth in 1936). The first official public appearance of Meghan Markle and Prince Harry as bride and groom was a walk in Nottingham on December 1, 2017.

Royal wedding

Prince William and Kate Middleton got engaged in secret from the public, while Harry and Meghan turned out to be less secretive. On November 27, the couple announced their engagement. In order to marry her beloved, the American woman had to change her citizenship and religious denomination.

Harry proposed to his bride with a ring that was created with the participation of the prince. The jewelry consists of 1 large diamond and smaller gemstones. Previously, cut diamonds belonged to Princess Diana.

On May 19, 2021, the wedding of Harry and Meghan took place. The event was watched not only by residents of Foggy Albion, but also by the whole world. The celebration was attended by members of the royal family, celebrities and subjects. Markle arrived at the altar by car with her mother and little assistants, including Prince George and Princess Charlotte.

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Meghan's wedding look was discussed long before the ceremony. New rumors about the outfit of Harry's future wife appeared daily. As a result, most of the insiders' assumptions were not confirmed. Help in choosing Markle's outfit was provided by Clare Waight Keller, who headed the Givenchy fashion house.

Megan's dress was laconic and elegant; the length of the veil was 5 meters. The outfit is sewn from snow-white silk. A diamond tiara completed the look. The appearance of the bride captivated those present, including the groom, who, looking at Megan, whispered: “You look great.” Markle spent the entire ceremony smiling, while Harry was nervous and worried, but tried not to show it.

Among the invited guests were Victoria and David Beckham, Tom Hardy, George and Amal Clooney, Oprah Winfrey and others. But more than anyone else, Kate Middleton, who appeared in public for the first time after the birth of her third child, attracted attention.

One of the memorable events of the celebration was the speech of Bishop Michael Curry. Actually, the dark-skinned man attracted attention not so much with the words spoken, but with the manner of presentation. He spoke sometimes loudly, sometimes quietly, gesticulated emotionally and used other oratorical techniques. Everyone was surprised, including Harry, who called the priest to the ceremony.

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Prince Philip, Prince Harry, Queen Elizabeth II and Meghan Markle with their son Archie
Meghan and Harry's vows of love and fidelity were a touching moment. Then the newlyweds exchanged wedding rings. After the wedding, the couple in a carriage drawn by elite horses went for a walk around Windsor. Many people gathered in the city, dreaming of looking at the representatives of the royal family.

After the ceremony, the Queen awarded the husband and wife the titles Duke and Duchess of Sussex. And already in the fall, Markle was noticed with a rounded belly, and soon information appeared about the pregnancy of Prince Harry’s wife.

On May 6, 2021, the couple's first child was born, who was named Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor. Even when their son was born, the couple deviated from accepted traditions and showed the baby only on the second day of life. Megan's birth took place at the Portland Hospital in London; this is an expensive clinic, where the cost per day of stay was at least $1 thousand.

Markle was jealous of outsiders' help in raising her child, so she spent most of her time alone with Archie. After giving birth, the artist quickly got her figure into shape. In 2021, with a height of 170 cm, the weight of the young mother was 51 kg. In March 2021, it became known that Megan was pregnant with her second child and was carrying a girl under her heart. The couple's daughter was born on June 4, she was given the name Lilibet Diana.

Previously, the actress admitted that she suffered a miscarriage after the birth of her son.

Rachel Meghan Markle is an American actress and fashion model who married Prince Harry in 2021. After this, Meghan received the title of Duchess of Sussex. On May 6, 2021, Meghan Markle gave birth to the prince's son.

Meghan Markle as an actress is known for her role as Rachel Zane in the television series Suits.

Origin and childhood of Meghan Markle

Meghan Markle was born on August 4, 1981 in Los Angeles, California. Her father , Thomas W. Markle, is a lighting director by profession. Thanks to him, Meghan Markle has seen how movies and TV series are made since childhood; in particular, the actress’s biography notes that she often visited the set of the popular American TV series “Married with Children.” Meghan Markle's father is an Emmy Award winner. He is of English, Irish and Dutch descent. One of Meghan Markle's paternal ancestors, the Reverend William Skipper , immigrated to Boston, Massachusetts in 1639 and is a direct descendant of King Edward III , according to the actress's Wikipedia biography. Thus, Meghan Markle is a distant relative of her future husband Prince Harry, their last common ancestors being Lady Mary de Clifford and Sir Philip Wentworth , who lived in the 15th century. Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are relatives in the 17th generation, biographers say.

Meghan Markle's mother Doria Ragland is African American. Doria Ragland received a Master of Social Work from the University of Southern California, lives in Villa Hills, California, and works as a psychotherapist and yoga instructor. While Meghan's paternal relatives were noble Englishmen, Markle's maternal ancestor, Wisdom, worked as a slave on Georgia plantations. Meghan Markle's maternal relatives also lived in Tennessee.

In the photo: Meghan Markle with her mother Doria Redlan (Photo: BarcroftMedia/TASS)

Meghan Markle said she was proud of her parents' roots and their skin color, calling herself "a strong, confident, mixed-blood woman."

Meghan Markle's parents divorced in 1988, when the girl was 6 years old. Her father, Thomas W. Markle, lives in Mexico. Megan has two older half-brothers on her father's side.

In the photo: Meghan Markle as a child with her father (Photo: Instagram.com)

Meghan Markle spent her childhood in Hollywood; from the age of 5 she studied in private schools, starting her education at the Hollywood Little Red Schoolhouse, then Immaculate Heart High School and the Los Angeles Catholic School.

In the photo: Meghan Markle as a child (Photo: Zuma/TASS)

In 2003, Meghan Markle graduated from Northwestern University near Chicago. Megan received a bachelor's degree in two majors - theater and international relations. Meghan Markle said that at the age of 20 she successfully applied for an internship at the US Embassy in Buenos Aires.

Meghan Markle's film career

In 2002, Meghan Markle made her debut in the series “General Hospital” and for several subsequent years she simultaneously worked as a fashion model and actress. Meghan Markle’s filmography during this period includes episodes in the TV series “City of the Future,” “Cuts,” “Love Inc.,” “Deception,” and “War in the House.” As a model, she participated in the American game show Deal or No Deal.

Meghan Markle noted that she had difficulties at this stage of her career because she "wasn't black enough for black roles, and wasn't white enough for white roles." Megan compared herself to an ethnic chameleon.

However, offers to act in films still came. Since 2006, Meghan Markle’s filmography has included the famous series “CSI: NY,” as well as the series “90210: The Next Generation,” “Without a Trace,” “Fringe,” and “Knight Rider.” In 2005, Megan played in an episode of the film More Than Love.

Finally, in 2011, Meghan Markle received a permanent role in the TV series Suits. The main roles in this series about lawyers were played by Gabriel Macht and Patrick J. Adams . The series "Suits" premiered on June 23, 2011 on the USA Network. In subsequent years, the series received nominations for prestigious awards, and 7 seasons were released. The role of Markle (Rachel Zane) was not awarded awards, but Meghan worked all seven seasons in the series.

In the photo: Meghan Markle in the series “Suits” (Photo: Zuma/TASS)

Photo: still from the series “Force Majeure”

Since 2010, Meghan Markle has continued to occasionally appear in big cinema, in the films Remember Me, Horrible Bosses, Dysfunctional Friends, etc.

Personal life of Meghan Markle

Meghan Markle's first marriage was to film director Trevor Engelson . Megan dated him since 2004, and the couple got married in 2011. In 2013, Meghan Markle and her husband decided to separate and quickly filed for divorce.

In the photo: Meghan Markle's wedding with film director Trevor Engelson

In November 2021, Meghan Markle refused financial support from her ex-husband and at the same time news appeared about the actress’s relationship with Prince Harry. This information was confirmed by Kensington Palace, and Harry himself asked the media to stop harassing Meghan Markle and her family. A statement from Kensington Palace addressed sexism, racism and damaging stories directed at Meghan Markle.

It is reported that Meghan Markle appeared in the personal life of Prince Harry in 2021. Harry and Meghan met on a “blind date” initiated by a friend of the prince. The English media began writing about Prince Harry's new love in October 2016.

In the photo: Prince Harry and American actress and fashion model Meghan Markle (Photo: PA ImagesTASS)

Prince Harry is 3 years younger than his chosen one. Before Meghan, Harry's personal life included Chelsea Davy and actress and model Cressida Bonas . It is curious that the prince had two periods of relationships with both girls.

In an interview with Vanity Fair in September 2021, Markle spoke publicly about her love for Prince Harry for the first time, revealing that they had been "dating very quietly for about six months" and were "really happy and in love."

Wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle

On November 27, 2021, Meghan Markle's official engagement to Prince Harry was announced. Under new succession rules, Harry will not lose his right to inherit the British throne after marrying Meghan, her Wikipedia biography says.

Pictured: Prince Harry and Meghan Markle (Photo: Global Look Press)

Meghan Markle will accept British citizenship and change her faith by going through the rites of baptism and confirmation accepted in the Anglican Church. The new baptism and confirmation ceremony will take place at St George's Chapel in Windsor. Reportedly, after marrying the prince, she will leave her career as an actress.

As reported in the news, the grandson of the British Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Harry, proposed marriage to actress Meghan Markle in early November, this happened in London. The lovers were waiting for the right moment to announce the good news, while the bookmakers were accepting bets, and Megan herself was preparing for a new life: the actress left the TV series Suits, in which she had starred for the last six years, and moved in with her beloved from Toronto to London, to Nottingham Cottage, which is located on the grounds of Kensington Palace. Harry and Meghan will live there after their wedding.

Prince Harry himself designed the engagement ring given to Meghan. In the center of the composition is a huge diamond from Botswana, the other two diamonds are taken from the collection of Harry's late mother, Princess Diana .

In the photo: Prince Harry and Meghan Markle during a photo shoot dedicated to the announcement of their engagement (photo on the left) and the ring given to Meghan for their engagement (photo on the right) (Photo: AP/Zuma/TASS)

The wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle was originally scheduled for Saturday, May 26, 2021 at Windsor Castle, but ended up taking place a little earlier.

In December 2021, the Daily Mail reported the news that the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle would not be able to take place at Westminster Abbey, where Prince William and Kate Middleton were previously married. The decision is due to the fact that the actress is divorced and adheres to the Catholic religion.

The SP news wrote that the British Prince Harry had enlisted the support of his grandmother Queen Elizabeth II on the issue of marrying US actress Meghan Markle. It is mandatory for members of the family of the reigning monarch in the UK to obtain a marriage license from him for anyone who ranks first to sixth in line to the throne.

In the photo: Prince Harry and Meghan Markle during a photo shoot dedicated to the announcement of their engagement (photo on the left). Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Harry (pictured right) (Photo: Zuma/BarcroftMedia/TASS)

When Harry and Meghan announced the list of guests invited to the ceremony on the occasion of their marriage, US President Donald Trump and British Prime Minister Theresa May were not included in the list. The future spouses held consultations on this issue with the government of Queen Elizabeth II of Great Britain. The decision was made by the royal court. But Harry invited all his ex-girlfriends to his own wedding.

On May 19, 2021, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle got married. The ceremony took place at St. George's Chapel at Windsor Castle, which is the residence of Queen Elizabeth II.

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in the photo: the wedding ceremony of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle in St. George's Chapel (Photo: PA ImagesTASS)

The bride, contrary to tradition, was led to the altar by Prince Harry's father Charles. Meghan's father Thomas Markle was unable to attend the wedding due to serious health problems - he recently underwent heart surgery. The wedding ceremony was performed by the Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby, the news reported.

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In the photo: the wedding ceremony of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle in St. George's Chapel (Photo: BarcroftMedia/TASS)

At the wedding, Meghan Markle, as stated on the Wikipedia page dedicated to the wedding, wore a simple dress made of heavy white silk with a boat neckline, three-quarter sleeves and a train, created by Givenchy fashion house designer Clare Waight Keller. At Meghan's request, the veil's design also included winterflower, which grows in Kensington Gardens, and California poppies, which grow in the state where she is from. The veil was held in place by a rounded diamond tiara from the royal collection, made in England in 1932 for Mary of Teck. Meghan Markle's wedding outfit was complemented by stud earrings and a bracelet from Cartier and an aquamarine ring that belonged to Princess Diana.

600 people were invited to the wedding at the royal country residence in Windsor, including Oprah Winfrey, George Clooney, David and Victoria Beckham, James Blunt and many other film and show business stars.

In the photo: guests arriving at the wedding ceremony of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle (Photo: PA Images/Zuma/TASS)

Elizabeth II granted Prince Harry the title Duke of Sussex. Thus, Meghan Markle became Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Sussex.

According to analysts, $45 million could have been spent on organizing the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. At the same time, the lion's share of expenses went to ensuring security. Approximately $1.4 million will be spent on the bride's dress, festive table, floral decoration and other main attributes of the ceremony. Another part of the costs is associated with the need to close Windsor Castle to tourists for one day. By comparison, Prince William and Kate Middleton's wedding cost around $28 million (£20 million).

Birth of a child

News about Meghan Markle's pregnancy appeared almost every month, finally, on October 15, 2018, the Kensington Palace Instagram announced that Meghan and Harry were expecting the birth of their first child.

On May 6, 2021, Meghan Markle gave birth to a boy. The child was named Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor. As reported in Meghan Markle's Wikipedia biography, the boy became seventh in line to the throne.

On May 8, the Duchess of Sussex Meghan Markle and her husband Prince Harry showed reporters their newborn baby.

In the photos published on the Internet, you can only see the tip of the baby’s nose sticking out of the diapers. However, in all the photographs it is noticeable that the father and mother of the child are in seventh heaven, the news wrote.

It is worth noting that earlier Markle did not want to show her child to the public, but then, apparently, she was persuaded by explaining that, according to tradition, a member of the royal family must be shown to the inhabitants of the kingdom.

After the birth of his son, Prince Harry changed a lot. Journalists note that now he is constantly in high spirits, they wrote the news.

At the same time, a source close to the royal family said that Meghan Markle will soon return to work and begin attending social events, and his father will look after the child.

According to the source, the family of the Dukes of Sussex has complete equality, so Markle is not obliged to stay at home until her son grows up. By the way, Markle never said that she was going to devote herself to motherhood.

Abdication

In the summer of 2021, the news increasingly reported that Prince Harry's wife, Duchess of Sussex Meghan Markle was tired of the royal family. It also became known that Prince Harry supported the desire of his wife Meghan Markle to return to cinema.

In September, Elizabeth II was offended by Prince Harry and his wife Meghan Markle because they refused to come to the Scottish castle where the queen was staying. SP also reported the news that a photograph of Prince Harry and Markle had disappeared from the Queen’s desk at Buckingham Palace.

On January 9, news arrived that one might have expected. Members of the British royal family, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex Meghan Markle and Harry, have decided to step down as senior members of the ruling dynasty and live in North America

“After many months of reflection and internal discussions, we have decided to make a change this year by taking on a new, progressive role in this institution. “We intend to step back from our duties as ‘senior’ members of the Royal Family and work to become financially independent, while continuing to fully support Her Majesty the Queen,” Meghan and Harry announced the news on their Instagram.

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry intend to spend half their time in Canada. Queen Elizabeth II of Great Britain condemned this decision of the potential heirs of the British royal house.

Photo by Meghan Markle

Meghan Markle gained popularity after becoming the prince's fiancée. Her Instagram has almost 3 million subscribers, and this is six months before the wedding. On Instagram you can see not only photos of Meghan Markle, but also videos, for example, of her singing. Humanity is also not alien to the future wife of Prince Harry - there are also many photos of culinary dishes and animals.

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In the photo: Meghan, Duchess of Sussex (Photo: PA ImagesTASS)

After the announcement of the wedding, British tabloids began publishing candid photos of Meghan Markle, however, Prince Harry’s future wife is far from Melania Trump in this regard. But it is quite possible that the tabloids will unearth such photos that will make representatives of the royal family blush.

In March 2021, alarming news for the British court was received - Meghan Markle's phone was hacked, and racy photographs of the actress were leaked online. On their portal, hackers uploaded photographs of Prince Harry's bride while she was basking by the sea. In the photo she stands leaning towards the screen so that her breasts are visible, which she seems to be covering with her hands. In another photo, she is photographed without her face. This time, hackers from the CelebJihad group succeeded in hacking.

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After the wedding and the birth of the child, new damaging news about Markle’s past appeared in the British media. British TV presenter Lizzie Cundy said that in the past she was friends with the Duchess of Sussex Meghan Markle.

According to show business news, the journalist said that she met Markle in 2013, when the actress came to London after divorcing her first husband Trevor Engelson. Markle complained to Kandi that her life was ruined.

As Kandi put it, Markle was "hunting" wealthy Britons at the time. Kandi agreed to help her find a wealthy groom. Then Markle fell for Prince Harry and she stopped being “friends” with Kandi.

Meghan Markle's income

According to Forbes, Meghan Markle's personal fortune is estimated at $7 million. Her fiancé, Prince Harry, has $52 million.

Title relinquishment

At the beginning of 2021, the public was agitated by another scandal that occurred in the royal family. The married couple Harry and Meghan have officially renounced the title of senior members of the crowned family.

After the couple resigned, the spouses refused funding from the British treasury, as well as the provision of security. After such a loud statement, Harry and Meghan went to Canada. Then Prince Harry, as well as his immediate family, were invited by Elizabeth II to a family council.

In February 2021, Buckingham Palace confirmed information that the prince and his wife had finally abandoned their duties as members of the British royal family, but would retain their titles. At first, the couple settled in Canada, but later it became known that the couple purchased a house in Los Angeles.

Then it became known that the duchess planned to work. Markle was invited to participate in the program I Do, Redo. In the reality show about weddings, the star got the role of Jessica Mulroney's partner, a wedding stylist. According to the script, the reality involves 10 couples whose first wedding did not go well. Men and women talked about the fiasco and shared ideas for a new celebration. And Megan and Jessica, together with the creators of the program, helped make the dream come true.

Meghan Markle's style

Megan's style before marriage was different from her current image. At that time, Prince Harry's wife preferred short skirts and dresses and could go out in jeans with holes in the knees and a loose shirt.

The new status required adjustments to the wardrobe. After the wedding, the actress replaced the provocative minis with graceful and elegant dresses that reached mid-calf, and her disheveled hair with neat hairstyles. The shoulders are almost always covered, and if the sweater model had a neckline, Markle threw a jacket or light coat on top.

Megan does not like to decorate her body with jewelry, so she uses 1-2 simple rings, a small chain or earrings as accessories. In public places he prefers to appear in stiletto heels. Sometimes flowing fabrics were replaced with elegant suits.

Markle did not stop wearing jeans, but she appeared in such clothes on the streets of England much less often than in dresses. Although after giving up the title, everything changed: today she happily wears dress pants and other discreet outfits.

The paparazzi noticed that Markle did not wear tights under her skirts, which would be in good taste. Especially in warm weather, Megan prefers to wear shoes on bare feet. But she rarely appears in public without makeup. But even without makeup, fans and critics note the youthfulness of the celebrity’s skin, which she owes to regular facial gymnastics.

Meghan Markle now

Now Markle is helping her husband adapt to new conditions. Together with Harry, who abandoned his former life for the sake of his beloved, Megan signed a contract with Spotify and Netflix. The latter company agreed to give the couple millions of dollars in exchange for participation in the creation of shows for children and documentaries.

On March 7, 2021, the world's tabloids exploded with the names of scandalous spouses, but the reason for this is by no means career success. Meghan and Harry gave an interview to Oprah Winfrey, which was instantly condemned by supporters of the royal family. In a conversation about how Kate Middleton brought her daughter-in-law to tears, and about other unpleasant situations, the TV presenter latched on to Markle’s words about discussing the skin tone of the unborn Archie.

Oprah set out to find out which Windsor made racist remarks towards a boy with African blood in his veins. The current topic dealt a heavy blow to the reputation of the dynasty.

It turned out that Megan and Harry got married 3 days before the official ceremony, which was broadcast around the world. Markle also said that due to numerous restrictions in the royal family, she had suicidal thoughts, but was not allowed to seek help from specialists.

Meghan Markle - biography

Meghan Markle is the wife of Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex. Former American actress and fashion model, best known for her role as Rachel Zane in the television series Suits.

After the royal wedding: On May 19, an important event took place for the British royal family: Prince Harry and his fiancee Meghan Markle tied the knot. Let's get to know the chosen one of the once most eligible bachelor in Great Britain better.

Biography.

So, Rachel Meghan Markle was born on August 4, 1981 in Los Angeles, in the family of lighting operator Thomas Markle Sr., who now lives in Mexico, and social worker and part-time yoga instructor Doria Royce Ragland - she still lives in California. Her parents divorced when Megan was six years old. She also has an older brother and sister. Megan has the blood of African Americans enslaved in Georgia on her mother’s side; on her father’s side, the girl has Dutch, English and Irish roots. Her parent's family tree also includes people of royal descent.

Meghan Markle grew up in Hollywood and attended exclusively private schools. In 2003, she graduated from the private Northwestern University, located near Chicago, after which she completed an internship at the US Embassy in Buenos Aires, the capital of Argentina. Megan also worked as a calligraphy teacher.

Film career.

Megan's acting career began with a small role as a nurse in the long-running TV series General Hospital. Markle also appeared in such TV shows as “Future City,” “CSI: NY” and “War in the House.” She also starred in the first two episodes of the second season of the acclaimed Fox series Fringe. Megan herself admitted that at the beginning of her acting career it was quite difficult for her to get roles, since, apparently, in the eyes of many she was an “ethnic chameleon”: not of the European type, but also not dark-skinned enough. From 2011 to 2017, Markle starred in the TV series Suits, where her character was Rachel Zane, an ambitious lawyer. The full-length films in which Megan appeared include “More Than Love,” “Remember Me,” “Horrible Bosses” and “Escape from Vegas.”

From 2014 to 2021, Meghan Markle worked as editor-in-chief of her lifestyle magazine called The Tig. Such famous women as Jessica Alba, Elizabeth Hurley, Ivanka Trump, Jessica Stam, Dianna Agron appeared in the publication as guest authors. According to analysts, the magazine brought Megan a good income.

Personal life.

From 2011 to 2013, Meghan was married to actor and producer Trevor Engelson, whom she had been dating since 2004. The relationship with Prince Harry began in mid-June 2021. The couple met on a so-called “blind date”, which mutual friends arranged for Meghan and Harry. The press started talking about their relationship in October of the same year, and on November 8, the British royal family issued an official statement in which they asked to stop the information harassment of Markle. In her interview with Vanity Fair last September, Meghan spoke openly about her feelings for Prince Harry for the first time. Their engagement was officially announced in November.

Wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.

In January of this year, Markle deleted all her social media accounts and thanked her followers for the years they spent together.

Before the official announcement of the engagement, Meghan Markle met several times with her chosen one's grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II. The design of the engagement ring belongs to Prince Harry himself: in the center of the jewelry is a diamond from Botswana, flanked by two smaller diamonds taken from the collection of Harry’s mother, Princess Diana.

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry surrounded by members of the royal family

Before officially joining the royal family, at the beginning of March this year, Meghan Markle underwent baptism and confirmation rites accepted in the Anglican Church (before that she adhered to Catholicism).

Meghan Markle is known for her active humanitarian work: in 2014, as part of the One Young World initiative, she spoke at the annual summit in Dublin on gender equality and modern slavery. In 2021, Meghan traveled to Rwanda to support a campaign to provide clean drinking water to the local population, as well as to India, where women's issues are acute. She has also worked with the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women) and is considered a feminist. And in April of this year, Elizabeth II appointed Prince Harry as Ambassador of the Youth Commonwealth - he said that he was glad to share this post with his beloved.

In September 2021, fans of the couple were shocked by the news of Meghan Markle's pregnancy. Immediately after returning from Africa, where Prince Harry and his wife spent their honeymoon, the couple appeared at the event. Megan wore a blue dress with large ruffles, revealing her rounded belly. Fans began to rejoice at the news of Meghan Markle's pregnancy, because they said that they wanted to have children and were not going to delay the issue.

On October 15, 2021, a Kensington Palace spokesperson announced that Royal Highness Prince Harry and his wife, Duchess of Sussex Meghan Markle, have confirmed that they are expecting their first child.

“Their Royal Highnesses the Duke and Duchess of Sussex are pleased to announce that the Duchess of Sussex is expecting a baby. "Their Royal Highnesses greatly appreciated all the support they received during their own wedding in May and are now delighted to share this wonderful news."

According to preliminary data, the Duchess will become a mother in the spring of 2019. Megan was the first to be congratulated on her pregnancy by her mother Doria Ragland, writing in her official congratulations that she was looking forward to the birth of her grandson or granddaughter. Kate Middleton and her husband Prince William, Queen Elizabeth II of England and other members of the royal family also joined in the congratulations.

The couple is keeping the gender of the child a secret for now.