Meghan Markle

Date of Birth: August 4, 1981

Zodiac Sign: Leo

Biography

Meghan Markle, born Rachel Meghan Markle, is an American actress, philanthropist, and member of the British royal family. She was born on August 4, 1981, in Los Angeles, California, to Doria Ragland, a social worker and yoga instructor, and Thomas Markle Sr., a television lighting director. Meghan is best known for her role as Rachel Zane in the legal drama “Suits,” a role she played from 2011 to 2018. Meghan’s career in acting began after she earned a degree in theater and international studies from Northwestern University in 2003. She appeared in several television shows and films, including “Remember Me” and “Horrible Bosses.” In 2017, Meghan became globally recognized when she announced her engagement to Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex. The couple married on May 19, 2018, and subsequently welcomed their first child, Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor, on May 6, 2019. They later welcomed a daughter, Lilibet Diana Mountbatten-Windsor, on June 4, 2021. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex stepped back from their roles as senior members of the royal family in 2020 and relocated to the United States. They have since focused on various philanthropic endeavors, including their nonprofit organization, Archewell.

5 Interesting Facts about Meghan Markle

1. Meghan Markle is the first American to marry into the British royal family since Wallis Simpson married Edward VIII in 1937.

2. She has a mixed heritage, with her father being of Dutch-Irish descent and her mother being African-American.

3. Meghan ran a lifestyle blog called “The Tig” from 2014 to 2017, where she shared her insights on food, travel, fashion, and beauty.

4. She was a UN Women’s Advocate for Women’s Political Participation and Leadership.

5. Meghan and Prince Harry’s wedding was watched by an estimated global audience of over 2 billion people.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Meghan Markle

1. “With fame comes opportunity, but it also includes responsibility—to advocate and share, to focus less on glass slippers and more on pushing through glass ceilings.”

2. “You are complete with or without a partner. You are enough just as you are.”

3. “Women don’t need to find a voice. They have a voice. They need to feel empowered to use it, and people need to be encouraged to listen.”

4. “I think the biggest part of being a girl boss in the office, at home, or anywhere you go is just knowing your value.”

5. “It’s really important that young women have a role model. It’s really important that they see someone who is out there championing for them.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

Meghan Markle’s highest net worth is estimated to be around $60 million, combining her earnings from acting, endorsements, and joint ventures with Prince Harry.

Children

Meghan Markle has two children: 1. Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor, born on May 6, 2019. 2. Lilibet Diana Mountbatten-Windsor, born on June 4, 2021.