Get to Know Prince Harry’s Fiancée, Meghan Markle

How old is Meghan Markle?

Meghan Markle was born on August 4, 1981. The gorgeous actress is 36 years old, making her three years older than her royal arm candy. She sure looks amazing!

Where is Meghan Markle from?

Meghan Markle was born in Los Angeles, California, but she lived in Toronto, Canada while filming the hit TV drama Suits. Now that she and Prince Harry are engaged, she will be living in Nottingham Cottage at Kensington Palace.

Is Meghan Markle Canadian?

Nope! Many wonder if the young actress is Canadian as she spends lots of her time on the set of Suits in Toronto, but the beauty is American.

Who are Meghan Markle's parents?

Since Meghan started dating Prince Harry, her mother, Doria Ragland, has increasingly come into the spotlight. Ragland is a yoga teacher, while Markle's father, Thomas Markle, is a former television lighting director. Meghan Markle's parents are divorced.

Is "Meghan" her real name?

Turns out, it's not! According to her IMDB page, Meghan Markle's real name is "Rachel Meghan Markle"—how ironic, given that's also the name of her character on the hit legal drama Suits!

Is Meghan Markle married?

She's not at the moment, but she used to be. Before she met Prince Harry, Markle was married to producer Trevor Engleson. After two years of matrimony, the couple divorced.

Are Meghan Markle and Prince Harry engaged?

Yes! On November 27, 2017, Prince Harry and his fiancée made their royal debut as spouses-to-be. Prince Harry proposed to his girlfriend with a family heirloom; two of Diana's diamonds were added to Meghan Markle's engagement ring! How exciting!

Has Meghan Markle met Queen Elizabeth?

Meghan Markle supposedly met the Queen when she and Harry stayed in Scotland in August 2017. Kate Middleton didn't meet the Queen until several years into her relationship with Prince William, although the couple started their relationship much earlier than Prince Harry and Meghan did. Prince Harry needed his grandmother's approval in order to propose or he could forfeit his position in line to the throne.

What else has Meghan Markle been in?

Although Markle is best known for her role in the legal drama series Suits, the actress has also starred in other TV shows such as CSI: Miami, sci-fi thriller Fringe, and even as a briefcase girl in Deal or no Deal. Meghan Markle also ran the now-defunct lifestyle blog "The Tig."

How much is Meghan Markle worth?

According to the Inquisitir, Markle is worth an estimated $7 million dollars. Prince Harry's net worth alone is an estimated $40 million, so if the couple marries, they will have a combined net worth of almost $50 million.

Does Meghan Markle have siblings?

She does! Markle, seen here with Suits co-star Rick Hoffman, has a half-sister and half-brother, but is estranged from both — which explains why we've never seen them photographed together.

What race is Meghan Markle?

In an article for Elle.co.uk, Markle admitted that her olive-colored skin elicits this question all the time. In fact, the stunner is half-black and half-white.

Does Meghan Markle have any hidden talents?

Yes! While we often see her all gussied up on the legal drama Suits, the actress loves to get down and dirty when she cooks! Her favorite thing to make? Roast Chicken. So it's probably not surprising that that's what the happy couple was cooking when Prince Harry proposed.

Is Meghan Markle a foodie?

Many fans may ask that question because of the the food section on her now-defunct blog, "The Tig," and the answer is that she is, indeed, a foodie! When GoodHousekeeping.co.uk asked the actress what five items are always in her refrigerator, she responded: "Hummus, carrots—because I love them and so does my dog, Bogart—a green juice, almond milk, and a chia seed pudding." Sounds divine!

What is Meghan Markle's style?

It's no secret that Meghan Markle always looks flawless, but we're now learning even her favorite fashion trend is, in fact, ethical. Turns out, Meghan loves to wear leather of the vegan variety. She's also a huge fan of the classic fitted blazer and button-down shirt.

Does Meghan Markle like to travel?

Dating an English prince while filming all the way across the world in Toronto, Canada definitely means Meghan does lots of traveling. But the good news is that she actually enjoys it! Plus, she does what we all do on planes. "The best way to kill time on a flight is to drink wine and watch movies," the star told GoodHousekeeping.co.uk. "It’s like a vacation in the sky."

What Did Meghan Markle do before she was famous?

Prince Harry, take note! Before becoming a bona-fide actress, the star used to be a calligrapher for weddings and events because she had such good handwriting.

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