Meghan (b. 1981)

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Biography

Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, is an American member of the British royal family, media personality, entrepreneur, and actress. She is married to Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, the younger son of King Charles III.

Timeline

The story of Meghan, told in moments.

1981 Birth

Born Rachel Meghan Markle in Los Angeles. Her mother is Black, her father white. Grew up visiting TV sets where her father worked as a lighting director. Wrote a letter to Procter & Gamble at 11 about sexist advertising. They changed the ad.

You wrote to Procter and Gamble at 11 about sexist advertising and they changed the ad. Were you always an activist? Growing up mixed-race in LA visiting TV sets. Was identity complicated early?

2011 Event

Cast as Rachel Zane on the legal drama Suits. Played the role for seven seasons. Also ran a lifestyle blog called The Tig, which she shut down in 2017.

Seven seasons on Suits. Were you content as an actress? The Tig lifestyle blog. Was that the real you or a brand?

2018 Event

Married Prince Harry at St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle. 29 million Americans watched, unusual for a British royal wedding. Bishop Michael Curry's sermon, drawing on Martin Luther King Jr., lasted 14 minutes.

29 million Americans watched your wedding. Were you prepared for that scrutiny? Bishop Curry s 14-minute sermon. Was that the moment you wanted?

2020 Event

Announced with Harry they were stepping back as senior royals. The decision, dubbed "Megxit" by the press, led to a move to Montecito, California. They lost their HRH titles in active use.

Stepping back from royal duties. Was that your decision or Harry s? Megxit. Does that tabloid name still sting?

2021 Event

Told Oprah Winfrey that a member of the royal family raised concerns about the skin color of her unborn son Archie. The interview was watched by 49 million people globally. Buckingham Palace issued a terse response.

Telling Oprah about concerns over your son s skin color. Did you debate going public? 49 million people watched that interview. Was it cathartic or terrifying?

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