What’s more dreamy than having the fairytales come true (and this time with a prince)!As the wedding bells struck the chords of hearts, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry became one of the most loved couples on social media and in the tabloids. While multiple controversies revolve around the prestigious castles that were left behind, the efforts to stand out and be the ‘IT couple’ have had great results. Since the time the relationship was public, the headlines have not stopped – and fans love to take a look at every single column. So, here’s a look at the ultimate love story of Meghan Markle and Prince Harry.
The Blind Date (a recommendation by a friend)
Duh, your friend sets up on a date, and of course, it’s a prince! A mutual friend, who was a childhood friend of Prince Harry, worked with Meghan Markle in PR for a luxury brand while she was in London. After he revealed his dating issues to a friend, she thought of none other than the ‘Suits’ actor, whom he had never watched. However, they had previously interacted on social media before going on an actual date in June 2016, according to Elle.In ‘Harry & Meghan,’ Markle revealed that she saw one video on Snapchat on her friend’s phone while she was scrolling through – and it was a classic dog ears video. She instantly asked who it was, which led to exchanging phone numbers. While the Prince was half an hour late, the British gentleman was embarrassed by his tardiness. “Just so refreshingly fun. And that was the thing, we were like childlike together,” she said. Back-to-back dates in London turned to camping under the stars in Botswana. However, she clarified that being a Prince didn’t matter to her much; she wanted a nice guy. “I had one question—I said, ‘Well, is he nice?’ Because if he wasn’t kind, it didn’t seem like it would make sense. And so we went, and had met for a drink, and then I think very quickly into that said, ‘Well, what are we doing tomorrow? We should meet again,” she said.
We’re a couple. We’re in love.
Meghan Markle reveals in an interview with Vanity Fair, “We’re a couple. We’re in love.” After multiple public dates and birthday celebrations, the ‘love’ tag made fans gush about them even more in September 2017. This month marked a significant milestone, as the actress was introduced to the late Queen at the summer residence, Balmoral Castle. Two months later, Markle packed her bags and moved to London, and they finally announced the engagement. The official statement stated that the ceremony had blessings from all the royals and her family members. Giving the details about the ring, Harry revealed to the BBC that the main diamond was yellow gold, and the little diamonds were from his mother’s jewelery collection.
Rings and babies
In May 2018, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry officially tied the knot at the traditional St. George’s Chapel in Windsor Castle. Millions of people tuned in to the wedding from the official broadcast, and nearly 600 guests were in attendance. A couple of months later, in October, the officials announced that the newlyweds were pregnant with their first baby. In May 2019 the couple and their families welcomed their baby son, Archie.
The infamous Megxit
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry announced that they would be stepping down from their royal duties and would no longer be senior royal members in January 2020. Furthermore, they would be moving to the United States, away from the royals and the eagle-eyed press. The decision turned controversial as soon as it hit the stands, as many fans theorized and questioned the move.
Next moves: Striking deals
Over the next months (and years), Meghan Markle and Prince Harry struck deals with various platforms for docuseries, feature films, scripted shows, and programming. Furthermore, there were columns in the written format as well. They collaborated with a streaming giant for podcasts and to connect without distractions.
A new beginning
Meghan Markle revealed in an op-ed in The New York Times that she suffered a miscarriage. “I knew, as I clutched my firstborn child, that I was losing my second,” she wrote. Turning the page to a hopeful destiny, Prince Harry announced in February 2021 that they would be welcoming their second child soon.
Sit-All; Tell-All
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle sat with the renowned host Oprah Winfrey, where controversial questions, popular theories, and bombshells were put on the table. Picking each one carefully, many rumors were discarded, and the conversations about mental health were addressed. From the speculations about whether the ‘megxit’ was a calculated move by Meghan to the talks of how Archie’s skin color was hauntingly discussed by the masses, every corner was in March 2021.
Lilibet and content creation
After welcoming their baby girl, Lilibet, in July 2021, Markle and Prince Harry started producing their docuseries, and the content revolved around their life and the challenges. While the relationships between the couple and the royals continued to strain over the years, the other side was filled with rumors of them splitting up. However, amidst the controversial revelations of the toxic environment in their professional world, the couple simply closed their ears and continued to take vacations, go to concerts have the time of their lives. Now, Meghan returned on social media, and continues to promote her brands while giving sneak-peak of her family, while Harry gets occasionally snapped during his charity events or when some major bombshell drops – again.
