Meghan, Duchess of Sussex Fast Facts

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Updated 4:02 PM EDT, Mon July 10, 2023
Britain's Prince Harry and his wife Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, attend the Endeavour Fund Awards in London in March 2020.
Britain's Prince Harry and his wife Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, attend the Endeavour Fund Awards in London in March 2020.
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Harry and Meghan embrace at a polo match in May 2017. They were introduced by mutual friends in 2016.
Harry and Meghan embrace at a polo match in May 2017. They were introduced by mutual friends in 2016.
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Meghan and Harry made their first public appearance as a couple at the Invictus Games in Toronto in September 2017.
Meghan and Harry made their first public appearance as a couple at the Invictus Games in Toronto in September 2017.
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Meghan flashed her engagement ring to reporters during a November 2017 photo call. The ring, designed by Harry, featured a large diamond from Botswana and two smaller outer diamonds from the personal collection of Harry's late mother.
Meghan flashed her engagement ring to reporters during a November 2017 photo call. The ring, designed by Harry, featured a large diamond from Botswana and two smaller outer diamonds from the personal collection of Harry's late mother.
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This engagement photo <a href="https://www.cnn.com/2017/12/21/europe/prince-harry-meghan-markle-official-photos-intl/index.html" target="_blank">was released by Kensington Palace</a>.
This engagement photo was released by Kensington Palace.
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The couple meets well-wishers during an appearance in London in January 2018.
The couple meets well-wishers during an appearance in London in January 2018.
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Harry and Meghan join Prince William and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, during a Royal Foundation Forum in February 2018.
Harry and Meghan join Prince William and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, during a Royal Foundation Forum in February 2018.
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The couple watches Coach Core apprentices take part in a training exercise in Birmingham, England, in March 2018. The Coach Core apprenticeship scheme was designed by the Royal Foundation to train young people to become sports coaches and mentors within their communities.
The couple watches Coach Core apprentices take part in a training exercise in Birmingham, England, in March 2018. The Coach Core apprenticeship scheme was designed by the Royal Foundation to train young people to become sports coaches and mentors within their communities.
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Markle walks down the aisle of St. George's Chapel during <a href="https://www.cnn.com/interactive/2018/05/world/royal-wedding-cnnphotos/" target="_blank">her wedding to Prince Harry</a> in May 2018. She was unescorted in what was <a href="https://www.cnn.com/interactive/2018/05/world/royal-wedding-cnnphotos/#:~:text=an%20unprecedented%20step" target="_blank">an unprecedented step</a> for a royal bride in the United Kingdom. Her father was unable to attend the wedding <a href="https://www.cnn.com/interactive/2018/05/world/royal-wedding-cnnphotos/#:~:text=because%20of%20health%20concerns." target="_blank">because of health concerns</a>.
Markle walks down the aisle of St. George's Chapel during her wedding to Prince Harry in May 2018. She was unescorted in what was an unprecedented step for a royal bride in the United Kingdom. Her father was unable to attend the wedding because of health concerns.
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Just after<a href="https://edition.cnn.com/interactive/2018/05/world/royal-wedding-cnnphotos/" target="_blank"> getting married</a>, the newlyweds wave during their carriage procession in Windsor, England. <a href="https://www.cnn.com/interactive/2018/05/world/royal-wedding-gigapixel/index.html" target="_blank">Zoom in for a closer look</a>.
Just after getting married, the newlyweds wave during their carriage procession in Windsor, England. Zoom in for a closer look.
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The couple poses with family members after getting married in May 2018.
The couple poses with family members after getting married in May 2018.
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Meghan and Harry attend the Royal Ascot horse races in June 2018.
Meghan and Harry attend the Royal Ascot horse races in June 2018.
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Members of the royal family watch a flyover during a July 2018 event marking the centenary of the Royal Air Force. From left are Prince Charles; Prince Andrew; Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall; Queen Elizabeth II; Meghan; Harry; Prince William; and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge.
Members of the royal family watch a flyover during a July 2018 event marking the centenary of the Royal Air Force. From left are Prince Charles; Prince Andrew; Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall; Queen Elizabeth II; Meghan; Harry; Prince William; and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge.
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