Meghan Markle FAQs
Who is Meghan Markle?
Answer: Meghan Markle was born on August 4, 1981 to parents Doria Ragland and Thomas Markle. She has one half-sister, Samantha Markle and one half-brother, Thomas Markle Jr.
Markle is an American actress best known for her role as Rachel Zane on the popular television series “Suits.”
She also starred as a briefcase model on “Deal or No Deal” in 2006 and 2007.
Markle became a member of the British royal family after marrying Prince Harry. Markle was previously married to film producer Trevor Engelson.
When did Meghan Markle start dating Prince Harry?
Answer: Meghan Markle gained worldwide attention in 2016 when Kensington Palace released a public statement confirming that she was dating Prince Harry.
In 2017, Markle publicly discussed her relationship with Prince Harry during an interview with Vanity Fair.
When did Meghan Markle and Prince Harry get married?
Answer: Meghan Markle and Prince Harry were married on May 19, 2018, in a televised royal ceremony at St. George’s Chapel in Windsor Castle.
Approximately 2,640 guests were invited to the grounds of Windsor Castle for the wedding. Attendees included senior members of the British royal family, such as the late Queen Elizabeth II, King Charles III, Prince William and Kate Middleton.
The ceremony was also attended by numerous celebrities, including Priyanka Chopra, Serena Williams, Oprah Winfrey, Idris Elba, Elton John, George and Amal Clooney and David and Victoria Beckham.
What is Meghan Markle’s title?
Answer: Meghan Markle was granted the title of Duchess of Sussex by Queen Elizabeth II upon her marriage to Prince Harry.
In 2020, a statement from Queen Elizabeth II and Buckingham Palace announced that Markle and Prince Harry would no longer use their Royal Highness styles and would retain their private patronages and associations.
That same year, the couple relocated to Santa Barbara after briefly living in Los Angeles and Vancouver, Canada.
Do Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have children?
Answer: Meghan Markle and Prince Harry share two children. Archie Harrison was born in 2019, and Lilibet Diana was born in 2021.
What companies does Meghan Markle run?
Answer: In March 2024, Meghan Markle launched a lifestyle brand originally named American Riviera Orchard. The brand was later renamed As Ever in February 2025.
In 2025, Markle also launched a Netflix series titled "With Love, Meghan" and a podcast called "Confessions of a Female Founder."