Meghan, Duchess of Sussex

Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, born Rachel Meghan Markle on August 4, 1981, is an influential American member of the British royal family, renowned media personality, entrepreneur, and actress. She is married to Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, the younger son of King Charles III. Meghan's journey began in Los Angeles, California, where she cultivated her passion for acting at Northwestern University.

Her breakout role came as Rachel Zane in the acclaimed legal drama series Suits, where she captivated audiences for seven seasons from 2011 to 2018. During this time, Meghan also established a significant social media presence, notably through her lifestyle blog, The Tig, which she ran from 2014 to 2017. This platform allowed her to engage in charity work, focusing on women's issues and social justice.

In 2011, Meghan married film producer Trevor Engelson, but the couple divorced in 2014. She later wed Prince Harry in 2018, adopting the title Duchess of Sussex. Together, they have two children, Archie and Lilibet. In January 2020, the couple stepped back from their roles as working royals, relocating to Southern California, where they founded Archewell Inc., a blend of for-profit and non-profit organizations.

Meghan's influence extends beyond her royal duties; she has authored the children's book The Bench, hosted the podcast Archetypes in 2022, and appeared in the Netflix series Harry & Meghan in 2022. Her lifestyle and cooking brand, As Ever, was launched in April 2025, further showcasing her entrepreneurial spirit.