Meghan Markle

Meghan Markle became the Duchess of Sussex when she wed Prince Harry at St. George's Chapel in Windsor in 2018. The couple has two children, Archie Mountbatten-Windsor and Lilibet Mountbatten-Windsor. Meghan, who rose to fame on the television series Suits, now lives in California after she and Harry stepped back as senior members of the royal family. She continues to support a number of charitable causes and organizations through the couple's Archewell Foundation, including access to education, women's empowerment and fighting racial injustice.

Full Name: Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex
Hometown: Los Angeles, CA
Notable Projects: Suits , Deal or No Deal
Born: 08/04/1981
Age: 40

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When did Meghan Markle meet Prince Harry?: 2016
Who are Meghan Markle's parents?: Her mother is Doria Ragland and her father is Thomas Markle
When did Meghan Markle officially start her acting career?: In 2002, on General Hospital
How tall is Meghan Markle?: She is 5 feet, 6 inches.
How did Meghan Markle and Prince Harry meet?: A mutual friend set them up on a blind date in 2016.

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