Meghan Markle bio-age, husband, children, career.

Meghan Markle is an American actress and former member of the British royal family. Her full name is Rachel Meghan Markle.

Age

She was born on August 4th, 1981 in Los Angeles, California, United States. Therefore, she is 42 years years old.

Parents to Meghan Markle

So, her parents are Thomas Markle Sr. and Doria Ragland. Her father was working in the television industry as a lighting director. Therefore, he has credits for his work on shows like “Married with Children” and “General Hospital.” The father is a divorcee with multiple ladies and has had a somewhat estranged relationship with Meghan.

In addition, her mother is a social worker and yoga instructor. She has been described as a supportive and close figure in her daughter’s life. Also, she has been involved in charitable activities and accompanying Meghan to public events, including her wedding to Prince Harry.

Her parents divorced when she was young. However, she has a half-brother named Thomas Markle Jr. and a half-sister named Samantha Grant now Samantha Markle. They are her half-siblings from her father’s previous relationship.

Education

For her early education, Markle attended private schools in Los Angeles. Afterward, she joined a girls’ Catholic school by the name Immaculate Heart High School. Here, she participated well in theater productions and community service activities.

In 1999, after graduating from high school, she went to Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois. She graduated with a bachelor’s degree in the year 2003. She had taken a double major in Theater and International Studies. At the university, she was a member of the Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority.

So, after graduating, she worked as an intern at the U.S. Embassy in Buenos Aires, Argentina for a short time. Later, she ventured into acting roles and pursued her career in the entertainment industry.

Husband to Meghan Markle

In November 2017, Meghan was engaged to Prince Harry, who is the younger son of Charles, Prince of Wales, and Diana, Princess of Wales. They later got married on May 19th, 2018, at St. George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle. Her marriage to Prince Harry known brought about the name Duchess of Sussex.

The two got involved in various charitable activities and social causes such as mental health awareness and women’s empowerment.

In January 2020, they announced their decision to step back from their roles as senior members of the British royal family. They quoted that they wanted to become financially independent and divide their time between the United Kingdom and North America. Such a decision is referred to as “Megxit.” It caused a stir and sparked debates in the media.

Children of Meghan Markle

The couple is blessed with two children. Their first child is Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor. He was born on May 6th, 2019. Therefore, he is seventh in line to the British throne.

On June 4th, 2021, they announced the birth of their second child, a daughter by the name of Lilibet “Lili” Diana Mountbatten-Windsor. She was named after her great-grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II, whose family nickname is “Lilibet.” Her middle name, Diana, is a tribute to Prince Harry’s late mother, Princess Diana.

Career

Before her marriage to Prince Harry, she had a career as an actress. She gained popularity for her role as Rachel Zane in the legal drama series “Suits,” from the year 2011 to 2018.

In addition, she had other acting roles in TV shows and films. She featured in shows such as “Fringe,” “CSI: NY,” and “Castle.”

Again, she was involved in other professional roles. She founded a lifestyle blog called The Tig, which covered topics such as food, travel, fashion, and beauty. However, she did away with it in 2017.

Following her marriage to the Prince in 2018, she left acting and focused on her new role as a member of the British royal family. However, after stepping back from their duties in 2020, they have pursued new ventures together.

Since then, they have pursued various ventures. They signed a multi-year deal with Netflix to produce documentaries, docuseries, feature films, scripted television shows, and children’s programming. They also launched Archewell, which is a nonprofit organization focusing on mental health, gender equality, and environmental conservation.

She also got into publishing. In the year 2021, she released a children’s book titled “The Bench.” It explores the bond between fathers and sons through a mother’s perspective. This book got both commercial success and critical reviews.