Before making history with her marriage to Prince Harry, Meghan Markle was a familiar face to American audiences. She became widely known for her role in the lawyer-themed drama ‘Suit’.
Before making history with her marriage to Prince Harry, Meghan Markle was a familiar face to American audiences. She became widely known for her role in the lawyer-themed drama ‘Suit’. Here are some photos documenting the journey of a Los Angeles native to becoming a member of the British royal family.
1. In 2006, Meghan Markle was a model on the popular American game show Deal or No Deal.
2. In 2012, Meghan was still allowed to wear a tank top when attending a USA Network party at Alice
Tully Hall, New York.
3. Meghan wore a deep V-neck dress to the CFDA / Vogue Fashion Fund Awards in New York City.
4. Meghan leaves a taping of the Today show at NBC Rockefeller Center Studios in New York City. This
photo was taken in 2016, when Meghan was still a modestly famous actress.
5. In 2017, Meghan played Rachel Zane, one of the main characters in the hit TV series ‘Suits’.
6. Meghan was a free audience member at the opening ceremony of the Invictus Games Toronto.
7. Around the same time, she had an intimate conversation with Prince Harry.
8. Also in 2017, Meghan and Harry held hands to announce their engagement at the Sunken Gardens, Kensington Palace.
9. The couple took official photos to announce their royal engagement.
10. Of course, there were also photos showing off their engagement rings like any other royal bride.
11. In 2018, Meghan and her mother, Doria Ragland, stayed overnight at Cliveden House Hotel before the royal wedding.
12. Prince Harry and his wife hold hands during the wedding ceremony.
13. The newlyweds wave to the public as they attend the evening reception at Frogmore House.
14. The wedding photo with the participation of important royal members was taken at Windsor Castle.
15. For the sake of commemorative photos with his beloved wife, Prince Harry is willing to sit on the outdoor steps.
16. Meghan officially became the Duchess of Sussex. She was invited to attend the 70th birthday celebration of the Prince of Wales, held at Buckingham Palace.
17. In 2018, Meghan was a new bride so she only dared to smile shyly next to the Queen at the opening ceremony of the Mersey Gateway Bridge, Halton, Cheshire, England.
18. The former actress is sometimes criticized by the public for having a slightly ‘bright’ expression in royal family photos.
19. You can tell she’s a royal thanks to her aristocratic hat.
20. The two royal brides, Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle happily attended Wimbledon.
21. Harry and Meghan kissed after posing with the 2018 Sentebale Polo Cup trophy.
22. Meghan helped prepare food at a book launch event at Kensington Palace. The book contains recipes from a group of women affected by the Grenfell Tower fire.
23. Meghan wore a simple outfit to Princess Eugenie’s wedding.
24. Prince Harry and his wife welcomed children at a ceremony at Taronga Zoo, Sydney, Australia.
25. The two have attended many important trips and events together.
26. Also in 2018, Meghan was criticized for wearing black nail polish at the Fashion Awards in London.
27. In 2019, Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan posed for a photo with their newborn son, Archie Harrison.
28. The whole extended family posed for a photo with the little prince.
29. Meghan met Beyoncé and Jay-Z at the premiere of The Lion King. It’s not often that we get to see rapper Jay-Z’s shy look.
30. Little Prince Archie visited Africa with his parents. Prince Harry recently proudly showed everyone that his son would have red hair like him. Although Archie has barely grown hair, his red eyebrows make his father extremely reassured.
