Full Name: Rachel Meghan Markle; AKA Meghan, Duchess of Sussex

Date of Birth: August 4, 1981

Born: Los Angeles, CA

Occupation: Former actress, member of Britain’s royal family

Status: Married to Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex (2018)

Children: 0 (one on the way)

From actress to a woman admired around the world, Meghan Markle is living a fairytale life. A TV star-turned-British royalty, the brunette beauty not only captured the heart of Prince Harry, but has wooed the rest of the planet with her poise and passion. Some may say she’s the lucky one to be part of living history, but many would argue it’s Prince Harry who hit the jackpot. Here’s more to know about Markle and what makes her special.

Playing the Part

Before Markle set her sights on Windsor Castle, she was bitten by the acting bug. With a start on soaps that eventually led her to a prime role on Suits as Rachel Zane, Markle took her talent to TV sets across America and beyond. Even her stint as a “briefcase girl” on the game show Deal or No Deal was no deal breaker for the persistent budding actress who knew she’d make it if she put in the dirty work. But once Markle became engaged to her redheaded royal hunk, all bets were off and she hung up her acting cap for good. That’s a wrap…but something even more wonderful was in the works.

A Marriage Made in Heaven…and the Headlines

Be it her prior divorce, bi-racial background, or age (she’s a few years older than her prince), there was much chatter regarding Prince Harry’s choice. Markle was no “cookie cutter” bride-to-be, but the forward-thinking Prince Harry wouldn’t have it any other way. Bringing a new face to the formerly buttoned-up empire, Prince Harry’s modern marital move was a jolt to the status quo of the traditional British royal ways. But just like that, Markle seemed to fit right in, charming the Queen and the rest of the British bunch. Either she really is that good of an actress or the family’s just as smitten as Prince Harry.

Baby on Board

There’s a baby on the way and he or she will be beloved by people ’round the world. With three adorable cousins waiting to greet the little one, the excitement is almost too much to bear. Expected in spring 2019, the baby will be seventh in line to the throne. Speculation on the gender and what the royal couple will name their cutie is on the minds of many, but this information is sure to be kept under tight wraps until he or she is born.

Superior Style

Markle knows how to make her mark. Her fashion sense is sublime and with a figure like hers, everything looks lovely. Now, with her growing “bump,” the size of her couture may change but the style will remain just as elegant and regal.

Melissa A. Kay is a New York-based writer, editor, and content strategist. Follow her work on Popdust as well as sites including TopDust, Chase Bank, P&G, Understood.org, The Richest, GearBrain, The Journiest, Bella, TrueSelf, Better Homes & Gardens, AMC Daycare, and more.

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