50 Fascinating Facts About Meghan Markle

Here is everything you need to know about The Duchess of Sussex.

Scarlett Gray
Created by Scarlett Gray
On May 30, 2019
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Her given name is Rachel Meghan Markle.

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She was born and raised in Los Angeles, California.

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Meghan attended Immaculate Heart High School, an all-girl Catholic private school in Los Angeles.

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Meghan has AMAZING handwriting.

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Before finding fame, she made extra cash using her calligraphy skills for wedding invitations and other events.

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Her mother gave her the nickname 'Flower' as a child.

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In 2003, she received her degree from Northwestern's School of Communication, with a double major in Theater and International studies.

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Her Dad was the lighting director and director of photography on 'Married...with Children'.

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In 2006, she was a briefcase model on 'Deal or No Deal'.

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Meghan was a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority.

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After graduation, she worked in the U.S Embassy in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

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She started doing yoga at 7 years old.

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The Duchess worked with World Vision Artist Collective as an ambassador to help children in Rwanda receive an education.

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Prince Harry and Meghan got married on May 19, 2018.

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At age 11, she wrote a letter to Proctor & Gamble asking them to change the sexist advertising language used in a commercial that was running at the time.

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She worked as an advocate for the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women.

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She embraces being biracial.

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Ellen Degeneres convinced her to adopt her two dogs, Bogart and Guy.

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In 2011, she joined the cast of 'Suits' as Rachel Zane.

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She loves to travel.

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Since the filming of 'Suits' took place in Toronto, Canada,Canada became her second home.

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She loved hanging out with her 'Suits' castmates.

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She wore her own personal jewelry when filming 'Suits'.

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The Duchess of Sussex is a major foodie.

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 She designed a capsule collection with Reitmans, a Canadian fashion label.

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She loves cooking (she has even baked little treats for Prince George and Princess Charlotte).

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She brings her Vitamix everywhere.

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Meghan published a lifestyle blog called 'The Tig'.

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She always travels with tea tree oil.

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Her workout regime consists of a mix of running and yoga.

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She LOVES wine!

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Meghan and Serena Williams are BFFs.

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Her first on screen appearance was as a nurse on 'General Hospital'.

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She used to be married to producer Trevor Engelson.

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The Duchess of Sussex was set up on a blind date with Prince Harry by a mutual friend.

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Meghan and Harry began dating in June 2016 and they got engaged a year later on November 27, 2017.

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She was Prince Harry's plus one for Pippa MIddleton's wedding.

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You can see her in movies like 'Horrible Bosses', 'Get Him to the Greek', 'Remember Me', and 'The Candidate'.

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She was the most Googled actress of 2016.

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Her nose is one of the most popular celebrity cosmetic request.

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 She's besties with Priyanka Chopra.

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Before meeting Prince Harry, Meghan was in a two year relationship with celebrity chef and restaurateur Cory Vitiello.

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Meghan is 3 years older than Prince Harry.

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The Duchess of Sussex is the first American to marry into the British Royal family since 1937.

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Prince Harry created the engagement ring himself with help from British jeweler Cleave and Company.

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She's into indie music.

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Harry and Meghan used to live at Nottingham Cottage in London, on the grounds of Kensington Palace.

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Now, they live at Frogmore Cottage in Home Park, on the grounds of Windsor Castle.

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On May 6, 2019 the Duchess gave birth to Archie-Mountbatten Windsor.

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One of her favorite shows is 'Mad Men'. 

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