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Markle was born in Los Angeles to Thomas Markle and Doria Ragland.
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Markle grew up far from the world of 'Buckingham Palace', starting her journey to fame on a Nickelodeon show and other TV series.
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With her father working in the entertainment industry, Markle spent much of her childhood around showbiz. She was eventually discovered by an agent after performing in a college film.
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Markle talked about the challenges of growing up in a mostly white area, hearing people use racist slurs toward her mom, and struggling to fit into an acting world focused on clear ethnic labels.
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Markle made her TV debut on 'General Hospital' and appeared in shows like 'CSI: New York, 90210', and 'Without a Trace'. But it was in 'Suits' that she rose to fame, playing "Rachel Zane", one of the show’s main characters.
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In 2011, Markle married American film producer Trevor Engelson after dating for five years. However, the couple divorced in 2013, just two years later.
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Before becoming a duchess, Markle opened up about her struggles with identity in a letter titled 'I'm More Than An Other.' She shared her journey of finding her voice as a mixed-race woman.
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Markle met Prince Harry on a blind date in 2016, and rumors quickly surrounded the two. The couple appeared together for the first time in Toronto at the 'Invictus Games', of which Prince Harry is patron.
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Markle’s “rule-breaking” has always been entertaining, something she has in common with her sister-in-law Kate Middleton. Though she became a duchess by marrying Prince Harry, she was already distantly related to the royal family. Researchers found she’s a descendant of King Edward III, making her a very distant cousin to Harry
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On October 15, 2018, Kensington Palace announced on Twitter that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were expecting their first child. The couple welcomed their son, Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor, on May 6, 2019.
From her days as a Hollywood actress to becoming the Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle’s journey has been nothing short of remarkable.
Celebrate her milestones as a royal and a mom, showcasing her elegance, strength, and unforgettable moments along the way.