Meghan Markle, also known to many as the Duchess of Sussex is an American actress and wife of Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, son of Charles III of the United Kingdom and Lady Diana. Talk of her dating Harry began in June 2016 and in November 2017 their engagement was officially announced. On 19 May 2018 they were married in St George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle in the UK, in what became one of the most anticipated Royal Weddings in recent years.
Many already knew Markle as an actress in the hit TV series Suits, but marrying Harry forced her to announce her farewell to the stage. In 2020, after Meghan and Harry decided to give up the Sovereign Grant and the role of ‘Senior Royal’ of the British royal family. Once free, the two newlyweds signed a contract with Netflix and Markle made her debut as a voice actress.
On 8 September, the United Kingdom and the whole world paused for a moment to bid farewell to their beloved Queen Elizabeth II, and many noticed the fact that Meghan Markle had not travelled to the Balmoral estate with the rest of the British royal family. But a few days later Meghan Markle made her triumphant return to England. During their trip to the UK, Harry and Meghan also met up with Prince William and Catherine, Princess of Wales, at Windsor Castle to pay their respects to the Queen and greet their subjects.
It was only recently, however, that she made a few statements to the entertainment magazine Variety; in the interview, Meghan talked about what the last few weeks have been like for her and Prince Harry, describing it as ‘a very complicated time’. Prince Harry reacted to the bereavement by stating ‘She is now reunited with her husband’, referring to Prince Philip, who died in April 2021 at the age of 99.
“At big moments in life, you have a very broad perspective, which leads you to ask yourself what you want to focus your energies on. There has been an outpouring of love and support. I am really grateful that I was able to be there to support my husband. In terms of female leadership, the Queen was an example, so I feel deep gratitude for being able to spend time with her and get to know her. The most beautiful thing is to look at the legacy she has been able to leave on so many fronts.”
These are some of Meghan’s words after the death of Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom.
MEGHAN MARKLE’S FIRST OFFICIAL STATEMENT AFTER THE DEATH OF QUEEN ELIZABETH II
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- LONDON, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 19: Meghan, Duchess of Sussex during the State Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II at Westminster Abbey on September 19, 2022 in London, England. Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Windsor was born in Bruton Street, Mayfair, London on 21 April 1926. She married Prince Philip in 1947 and ascended the throne of the United Kingdom and Commonwealth on 6 February 1952 after the death of her Father, King George VI. Queen Elizabeth II died at Balmoral Castle in Scotland on September 8, 2022, and is succeeded by her eldest son, King Charles III. (Photo by Karwai Tang/WireImage)
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- LONDON, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 14: Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex walk as procession with the coffin of Britain’s Queen Elizabeth arrives at Westminster Hall from Buckingham Palace for her lying in state, on September 14, 2022 in London, United Kingdom. Queen Elizabeth II’s coffin is taken in procession on a Gun Carriage of The King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Hall where she will lay in state until the early morning of her funeral. Queen Elizabeth II died at Balmoral Castle in Scotland on September 8, 2022, and is succeeded by her eldest son, King Charles III. (Photo by Phil Noble – WPA Pool/Getty Images)
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- LONDON, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 14: Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex attend as the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II is escorted into Westminster Hall for the Lying-in State on September 14, 2022 in London, England. Queen Elizabeth II’s coffin is taken in procession on a Gun Carriage of The King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Hall where she will lay in state until the early morning of her funeral. Queen Elizabeth II died at Balmoral Castle in Scotland on September 8, 2022, and is succeeded by her eldest son, King Charles III. (Photo by Peter Tarry – WPA Pool/Getty Images)
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- WINDSOR, UNITED KINGDOM – MAY 19: Prince Harry and Meghan Markle leave St George’s Chapel after their wedding in St George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle on May 19, 2018 in Windsor, England. (Photo by Jane Barlow – WPA Pool/Getty Images)
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- WIDNES, UNITED KINGDOM – JUNE 14: (EMBARGOED FOR PUBLICATION IN UK NEWSPAPERS UNTIL 24 HOURS AFTER CREATE DATE AND TIME) Meghan, Duchess of Sussex and Queen Elizabeth II attend a ceremony to open the new Mersey Gateway Bridge on June 14, 2018 in Widnes, England. Meghan Markle married Prince Harry last month to become The Duchess of Sussex and this is her first engagement with the Queen. During the visit the pair will open a road bridge in Widnes and visit The Storyhouse and Town Hall in Chester. (Photo by Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images)
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- The newly married Britain’s Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, (R) and Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex, (L) leave Windsor Castle in Windsor on May 19, 2018 after their wedding to attend an evening reception at Frogmore House. (Photo by Steve Parsons / POOL / AFP) (Photo credit should read STEVE PARSONS/AFP via Getty Images)
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- LONDON, ENGLAND – MARCH 09: Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex attend the Commonwealth Day Service 2020 on March 09, 2020 in London, England. (Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images)