Quick Info
| Profession | Actress, Entrepreneur, Humanitarian |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 04/08/1981 |
| Age | 44 years |
| Birthplace | Los Angeles, California, United States |
Latest News about Meghan Markle
Meghan Markle is set to return to the UK for the first time since the late Queen's funeral, accompanying Prince Harry to a one-year countdown event for the 2027 Invictus Games in Birmingham on July 10. The 44-year-old Duchess of Sussex plans to attend the sporting competition established by her husband for wounded military personnel.
Meghan Markle announced she would begin 2026 at a 'gentler pace' following an eventful year, encouraging her audience to create space for meaningful moments and shared experiences. This message reflected her continued focus on slowing down and prioritizing well-being after stepping away from royal duties.
Meghan and Prince Harry are expanding her lifestyle brand As Ever and producing a new Netflix film adaptation of 'The Wedding Date' by Jasmine Guillory, marking a new venture in their entertainment portfolio despite past challenges with the streaming giant.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Rachel Meghan Markle |
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| Known As | Meghan, Duchess of Sussex |
| Description | American member of the British royal family, media personality, entrepreneur, and actress. Gained worldwide fame for her role as Rachel Zane in the legal drama series Suits and later became Duchess of Sussex after marrying Prince Harry in 2018. |
Educational Qualification(s)
| High School | Immaculate Heart High School, Los Angeles (1999) |
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| University | Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois (B.A. in Theater and International Studies, 2003) |
Personal Life
| Residence | Southern California |
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| Interests | Humanitarian work, women's issues, social justice, lifestyle blogging, calligraphy |
Relationships & More
| Current Spouse | Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex (married May 19, 2018) |
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| Previous Marriage | Trevor Engelson (2011-2014) |
Family
| Mother | Doria Ragland (social worker and yoga instructor) |
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| Father | Thomas Markle (retired television lighting director) |
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Career
| Early Acting | Guest roles in General Hospital (2002), Cuts, The War at Home, CSI: NY, 90210, CSI: Miami, Fringe |
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| Major Role | Rachel Zane in Suits (2011-2018, seven seasons) |
| Other Work | Freelance calligrapher, lifestyle blogger (The Tig, 2014-2017), British Vogue guest editor (July 2019), author of children’s book The Bench (2021) |
| Humanitarian Roles | UN Women's Advocate for Women's Political Participation and Leadership, World Vision Global Ambassador, Counsellor to One Young World, USO Tour supporter |
| Business | Co-founder of Archewell Inc., Beverly Hills-based mix of for-profit and not-for-profit organizations (launched 2020) |
| New Ventures | Co-founder of lifestyle brand As Ever (launched 2024), Producer of Netflix film adaptation of 'The Wedding Date' (announced 2026) |
Style Quotient
| Wedding Dress Designer | Clare Waight Keller for Givenchy (May 19, 2018) |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Had an uncredited role in Married…with Children (1995) | |
| 2. Worked as a freelance calligrapher to supplement acting income | |
| 3. Had a private wedding ceremony with Prince Harry and the Archbishop of Canterbury three days before the public wedding | |
| 4. Guest edited British Vogue in July 2019, which became the fastest-selling copy in the magazine's history | |
| 5. Stepped down as working royal in January 2020 to seek financial independence |