Well, who doesn't know Meghan Markle now? However, there are only few people who do not know her. Meghan Markle is a popular former actress who has now become the Duchess of Sussex. She was born on 8th August 1981 at Canoga Park, Los Angeles, in California, U.S. However, she began her acting career at the time she was studying at Northwestern University.
Apart from being a successful actress, she became the Duchess of Sussex in 2018, when she got married to Prince Harry. Furthermore, the royal couple was blessed with a son in 2019. Now, let us have a look at some rare pictures of Meghan Markle.
Little Baby Meghan With Her Father
Meghan and her father, Tom Markle, seem to have a close bond, and this picture of two of them together is simply adorable. Nowadays, Tom lives in Baja, California, in a pretty quiet life, but he was also a part of the entertainment field, just like his daughter Meghan.
However, you might be astonished to recognize that he is an Emmy Award winner for his role as a lighting director, so perhaps that might be why his daughter discovered that she belonged to the entertainment industry. Also, he appeared on various shows like The Facts of Life and General Hospital, though he no longer works in that field. Isn't it impressive?
She Always Have A Strong Relationship With Her Family
Isn't this group photo so adorable? In which Meghan is spotted in overalls. Moreover, she always seems to have been close with her family as a child, so, understandably, they would be a little cautious about her marrying into the British royal family.
Furthermore, Meghan stated in her first post-engagement interview that I'm confident both my parents and close friends were worried at first because we got very quickly caught up in a media that had never been a part of my life before. Still, they had also never seen me so delighted. However, we are curious to notice them all at the wedding.
She Fights For Social Justice At A Young Age On TV
This was a screenshot from one of Meghan's earliest TV appearances when she was fighting for social justice. Here she realized that she had to speak out against the misogynistic message after hearing an Ivory dishwashing soap advertisement saying "women all over America are fighting dirty pots and pans" with their product when Meghan was 11 years old.
As a result of Meghan's letter-writing effort, Ivory changed the phrase of their commercial, and she ended up on Nick News with Linda Ellerbee. Furthermore, Meghan was already impacting the world as a child. But, of course, we could have predicted it; she has always been like this since she was a kid.
Her Photo From Her Homecoming Is Gorgeous
Many of us have to cope with awkward school dance pictures; however, Meghan does not, if this photo from her high school homecoming dance is any clue how stunning she was back then. Meghan was already living the royal life and wearing a crown since she was declared queen.
Moreover, this picture was taken at a dance organized at her all-girls school, Immaculate High School, according to friends who attended school with her. However, boys were undoubtedly allowed to accompany them to the dance. Besides, how does this picture appear incredibly 1990s while also not being weird at all?
A Glimpse Into Her Childhood
Yes, that's the cute Meghan right there with her father, Tom, who appeared to live a life of dignity. Furthermore, Meghan's half-brother, whose name is also Tom, said their father won the jackpot when they were children. Also, if Meghan marries Harry, she will have hit the lottery of life, Meghan's brother stated, but dad winning the jackpot helped us all.
Furthermore, Meghan attended the top schools and received the best training because of the money. Additionally, Meg seems to have a clear focus on her goals and doesn't quit until she obtains them. Besides, how much did he win? A massive $750,000. I'm envious.
Meghan Seems Relaxing At Home
This snapshot of a very young Meghan is just too cute, and based on what we know about her childhood, she might have had a wonderful life at this age. Despite the fact that her parents split when she was just six years old, Meghan completed her education at a very great primary school.
Moreover, according to some online reports, Meghan attended Hollywood Little Red Schoolhouse, where she followed in the footsteps of legendary artists like Elizabeth Taylor and Judy Garland. Apart from this, at this school, kids were fed vegetables grown at the property; that's a fairly great experience to have in life.
Little Meghan With Her Sister
Take a look at that expression! In this picture, Meghan is being carried by her half-sister, and it was taken in 1982. Samantha Grant is also Tom Markle's daughter and lives in Ocala, Florida. Both of them have a 17-year age gap, and they were reportedly never together; however, this picture depicts that the half-siblings had a deep love for each other.
Also, Samantha claimed that she taught Meghan how to walk. But, from the recent news, it seems that Meghan and Samantha have not stayed in contact with each other and are not too friendly these days. Besides, Samantha has revealed that she is working on a book featuring Meghan, titled The Diary of Princess Pushy's Sister.
A Cheerful Young Meghan
Meghan's precious face is too much, and it appears like she was just as kind as an adult when she was a teenager. Also, Meghan previously announced that her parents used to take her to hospice patients and give meals to them and donate food on Thanksgiving.
Moreover, Meghan has also traveled to Jamaica and other remote areas of the world with her mother to learn about different cultures. It seems that making all these experiences a regular part of her life has helped her grow into a caring person who enjoys helping others. These qualities undoubtedly serve her well once she joins the royal family.
This Adorable Photo OF Her and Her Father
There have been many pictures of Meghan and her father when she was younger, but this picture depicts them together when she was a little older. Also, it seems that her father is always cheering for her as much as he has always been. When Meghan's engagement with Harry was confirmed, he and Meghan's mother released a statement saying, "we are extremely happy for our daughter."
They said, seeing our adorable daughter marry Harry, who shares similar qualities, is a cause of great joy and enthusiasm for us parents. We wish them nothing but contentment for the rest of their lives; also, we are super excited for their future together.
This Snapshot of Meghan and Her Nephew
Meghan seems to be very close with her entire family, not only her parents, and this adorable picture of Meghan as an aunt with her nephew is proof of it. Meghan has two half-siblings; one is Thomas Markle Jr. and the other Samantha Grant, but it seems that her older sister is not a fan of her younger brother.
According to Town and Country, Samantha describes Meghan as a socialite who always aspired to be a princess. Besides, Samantha is possibly planning to write a book about her time growing up with Meghan. So, guys, be on the lookout; there is going to be a lot of drama ahead.
Meghan Snacks On Popcorn
So here is the proof, everyone, even actresses who have become members of the royal family, enjoy a good snack now and then, particularly popcorn. There are many pictures of Meghan that are super glam, even for a younger child or adolescent, but this one grounds her—showing that Meghan is also just like the rest of us, well, maybe a lot luckier because we all don't get a chance to meet Prince Harry.
We are curious if this little girl in the photograph had any idea what her future held. Whatever the future holds for her, we hope Harry ensures that the royal staff keeps some popcorn on hand in the kitchen for Meghan.
Meghan Was Stunning In College
Meghan is absolutely stunning today, so it is no surprise that she was a complete knockout in college. Besides, she also studied theater and international studies at Northwestern University, graduating in 2003 with a double degree in theater and international studies. Meghan was also a sorority member named Kappa Kappa Gamma and seemed to be very involved with her school in other respects, such as theatre.
It is understandable for an aspiring actress, even though she just wanted to learn other stuff. In a 2013 interview with Marie Claire, she said," I had always loved politics, so I ended up changing my subject completely.
Meghan, Long Before Her Suits Days, Smiling With a Mystery Man
While it is unclear when this snapshot was taken, it was most likely before Meghan's time on Suits. The now-royal is seen here cuddling up with a waiter who is believed to be a leader at a restaurant where Meghan and her friends celebrate their college graduation. Meghan earned a bachelor's degree in communication from Northwestern University in 2003.
Furthermore, Meghan started taking minor acting roles as an undergraduate; she used to appear in theatre as well during her college days until 2011. After that, Meghan got a chance to appear on the big screen and got her big break from the Suits.
Giving A Pose With A Friend
Isn't this picture is incredibly cute? Oh, by the way, there were so many people who were fans of Meghan in the high school. Infact, many of them even spoke with reporters to reveal how much they enjoyed going to school with Meghan.
Meghan was reportedly nominated for prom queen but somehow did not win, not as it matters now, and her classmates believe it will be a bonus to her now that she is entering the royal family. "Meghan was an inspiration and a role model," a former friend stated. Their ambitions and values are aligned because of her work with the UN and philanthropic interests.
Infant Meghan And Her Mother On A Picnic
Meghan's mother was in on it the entire time, even though the rest of the world didn't know Harry and Meghan were engaged until weeks later when they agreed to make the excellent news official. In addition, after getting to know her, Harry asked her for permission to propose to Meghan.
Before raising a question, Prince Harry, who declared his engagement to Meghan Markle on Monday, asked her mother, Doria Ragland's permission, a person close to the duo, revealed this statement to the reporter. That is such a thoughtful gesture; Meghan's mother, of course, said yes. Who could refuse a prince?
Fun With Her Girl Friend
Before entering into the Royal family, Meghan has been a common girl who studied at Northwestern University. She, too, had several dreams just like any other girl would have, from learning to traveling to being an actress. She went on a cross-country road outing with Ninaki Priddy in 2003 after completing her graduation.
The two friends traveled from Chicago, Illinois, to California during their road trip. Apart from this, Meghan and Ninaki enjoyed a night out on the strip in Las Vegas, where this picture was captured. They made sure to look fabulous in feminine dresses and enjoyed their road trip to the fullest.
The Group Photo
Meghan has been admired and loved in her school and college. This fact was clear from the interview that her former professor Harvey Young had with ABC, where he praised her and shared his experience of having her in the class. Harvey just had positive things to share about her. Moreover, he now gives her example to his students to achieve their goals with hard work.
Additionally, he shared with the media that he organized a seminar in a class of eight students, and Meghan stood on top of everyone. She has always been the epitome of patience and hard work since her childhood.
The College Memories
Well, Meghan has earned great love as well as respect from the people around her. Everyone who knows her closely has a lot to say about her positive attitude towards life. Moreover, she has a lot to cherish from her college days, as it was when she initially showed her passion for activism.
Her loving professor Harvey Young in the same interview with ABC, said that he has always seen her standing up for those who are not biracial. Moreover, Meghan has always supported gender equality and adored the ones who came forward for the cause. Markle has also stood up for Women's Rights.
Sorority Was Her Love
Meghan has a lot in store to cherish from her college days. While studying at Northwestern University in Chicago, she became a member of the sorority Kappa Kappa Gamma. This picture was also snapped for the same in 2003. Moreover, the picture reflects her majestic beauty at the age of 21.
Meghan Markle completed her bachelor's degree in theatre and international relations. Furthermore, she enjoyed partying at various clubs in that area for which she had a fake ID. This fact was disclosed by one of her classmates during an interview. The classmate said she used the fake ID to drink at the Keg, a popular student bar.
Her Brash Nature
When Prince Harry announced his engagement with the former actress Meghan Markle, the entire community started criticizing her. No one appreciated her as she is an American as well as a common girl. Furthermore, the fact that she was divorced by the film producer Trevor Engelson made her the topic for criticism.
She is known to be bold in nature which was another point of the disliking she received from the people. Apart from this, no community would prefer to have a ruler like her. In addition, Meghan is remarked as a Brash American, making it difficult for her to be in the limelight.
Teenage Fun
Meghan had a great love for traveling. She has gone on several trips since her teenage. One of such trips was to Europe when she was just 15 years old. Markle went on this trip with a close friend of hers. This photo of the two friends was captured in 1996, where they were sitting on a railing outside Buckingham Palace.
Who sense that one day she would become a member of this royal palace? Moreover, her friend Ninaki Priddy disclosed this fact to Daily Mail that Meghan has planned throughout her life to be into the frame of the Royal Family.
The Dream of a Royal Wedding
Well, this picture is a clear sign that Meghan Markle was always fond of royal weddings. The photo was taken back in 1986 when she had become a flower girl for her aunt's marriage. Moreover, you can see the little girl all dolled up in a pastel pink lace dress which made her look like a cute little princess.
Besides, her dress, bow in hair, and pearl necklace enhanced her beauty and signified her love for royal culture. Furthermore, the cheerful smiles of the little girl add to the charm and tell us how happy she enjoys weddings.
One With Dad
No doubt Meghan has been loved and admired by everyone, from her family members to her friends, to her teachers. This photo signifies the intense love between Meghan, her dad, and her brother. Her father, Thomas Markle, has always been supportive of her decisions. So, likely he appreciated her relationship with Prince Harry from the beginning.
Meghan's brother Tom Jr. had an interview with the Daily Mail. He disclosed the fact that their father knew about Meghan and Prince Harry's relationship from the early days and had met Prince Harry in Toronto before engagement. He added that his dad is proud of his daughter as well as his son-in-law.
Meghan is Daddy's Princess
Meghan Markle was her daddy's Princess. He has brought her up with utmost love and care. The two shared a strong bond, but unfortunately, there came a rift between the two. Meghan was just 18 years old when this happened. A friend of Meghan said that once they drove to Los Angeles, where her father lived.
But, Meghan refused to head forward and told her friend that she is not on good terms with her father and she does not want to go to that area. However, their relationship took a positive turn since then. Furthermore, this picture is a clear indicator of the eternal love between the father and daughter.
One-Shot with the Stars
The former American actress Meghan was quite fond of the actors' life since her childhood. We can guess it through this picture of her where she is photographed with the profound actor Ted McGinley and her friends. Moreover, Ted is widely known for his role as Jefferson D'Arcy in 'Married With Children.'
Meghan and her friend's excitement of getting clicked with a famous star can be seen from the picture. Apart from this, Meghan said that there is great importance of family in her life. She added that his family has greatly entertained her. They made her a part of both the institution and family.
Her Love for Arts
Well, it is pretty evident that Meghan had a great interest in arts since her childhood. Moreover, this picture shows that, just like us, Meghan has also gone through cheesy school programs. She has lived through the hustle and bustle of day-to-day life from her family life to school life to college life and now to the life of Duchess.
However, in every picture, you can see her enjoying every moment with utmost pleasure. Currently, she is enjoying being the Duchess of Sussex. After getting married to Prince Harry, Meghan has put a full stop to her acting and modeling career.
Model for "Deal or No Deal"
Meghan was passionate about her acting as well as modeling career. When she began her career in Hollywood, she worked as a beauty and briefcase model for a show named "Deal or No Deal." In this show, all the contestants tried to pick the best deal from a series of briefcases offered by several models like Meghan.
However, Markle was the one to reveal the amount of money in the selected briefcase. She worked for several years in this show and appeared in around 34 episodes. Apart from this, she has worked in the U.S. Embassy in Argentina.
Majestic Sleeping Beauty
Meghan has been blessed with multiple talents. One of them was acting. However, this picture is taken from her college days when she performed in theatres as it was one of her majors. This was the beginning of her acting career as she strengthened her roots with time.
Apart from this, Meghan had another talent for Calligraphy. She writes cursive writing impressively in several styles. Also, Meghan has used her school talent even in the early days of her Hollywood career. She worked as a freelancer in the handwriting craft. Moreover, Meghan has also made invitations for Robin Thicke and Paula Patton’s wedding.
A Glimpse from “A Lot Like Love”
Meghan Markle has worked impressively as a model as well as an actress. One of her early acting gigs that Meghan was known for is ‘A Lot Like Love,” which came in 2005. In this film, she worked along with Amanda Peet and Ashton Kutcher. However, she had a brief role in the movie, yet she became popular with her remarkable performance.
Furthermore, she announced her retirement from her acting and modeling career when revealed to the media that the former actress is getting engaged to Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex. Now, she has other responsibilities, such as that of philanthropy.
The Mixed-Race Woman
Well, we all know that Meghan is an American girl. But do you know that she is a multiracial beauty? Yes, this is because of the fact that her mother, Doria Radlan, is an African American, as well as her father being of Irish descent. Moreover, Meghan Markle is proud to possess this multiculturalism.
In an interview, Meghan said that “ I have come to embrace my heritage. To say who I am, and to share where I am from, to voice my pride in being a strong, confident mixed-race woman.” Therefore, it is clear that she is not among those who back down from convictions through her words.
Advocate For Equality
Well, Meghan has proudly embraced her multiculturalism, and not just that, she has always been fighting and standing up for the cause of equality. Moreover, we have learned about this initiative that Meghan was into this fight since her college days. She does not like the changes that are made on her face through makeup during the photo shoot.
In an interview, Meghan said, “To this day, my pet peeve is when my skin tone is changed, and my freckles are airbrushed out of a photoshoot,” Furthermore, she once said quoting her freckle-faced friends that “A face without freckles is a night without stars.”
The Beauty With Brains
Meghan Merkle values her education just like her mother does. Well, to make this fact clear to you, Meghan’s mother, Doria Radlan, first finished college and then attended graduate school. Therefore, her mother has acquired a Master’s degree in Social Work. So now you know where this philanthropic moral came into Meghan.
Her mother is presently working as a therapist and yoga instructor. Moreover, Meghan Markle’s parents ensured the fact that Meghan follows her mother’s footsteps. She has attended several private schools and then acquired a degree from Northwestern University. Apart from this, she also completed her internship in Buenos Aires, Argentina, at the United States embassy.
Meghan is Known Internationally
We have learned that Meghan Markle has received a degree in International relations. Well, it was not a waste. Moreover, it was a preparation period for Meghan to be a member of the Royal family. It seems like God had set everything for her, a degree, wedding, and becoming the Duchess of Sussex.
Meghan was never aware of her future wedding, so she went into the acting industry. When people get scared of the struggling phase and lose all their hopes, Meghan tried her best and worked hard in whatever she chose to do. Before getting her big break, she used all her skills and talents efficiently.
The Stylish Diva
There is a long list if we talk about Meghan Markle’s skills and talents. From being a freelance calligrapher to a successful model and actress to a voice raiser for women’s rights. She has given remarkable performances in every field. Moreover, she has launched her fashion line with affordable prices that won’t burn a hole in your pocket.
The Duchess of Sussex says that stylish clothes should come at affordable prices as she has also struggled to buy those highly-priced clothes during her struggling phase in the fashion industry. However, she said in an interview that “I was not a girl who grew up buying $100 candles.”
Feminism on Top
Meghan is an outspoken feminist, which should come as no surprise. She has been seeing spoken about feminism extensively and has challenged those who criticized Meghan for being an actress and a model.
Meghan showed that she has both beauty and brains by saying, you can be a woman who wants to look nice and yet stand up for women’s equality. You would think that a woman like this would be a valuable asset to the royal family, but some disagree. There are also some rumors regarding royals not being so much impressed with some of Meghan’s racier work that she has done on camera.
Meghan Believes That Woman Have A Role In Politics
Meghan has always been outspoken about the need for a greater female voice in politics. She said women also need a seat at the table. They will need an invitation to be seated here, and in some instances, they alone have to make their own table if one is not available. We need a global recognition that we can’t successfully enforce transition without women’s political participation.
Meghan continues to state that women account for more than half of the world’s population and potential, so it is neither suitable nor realistic for their voices, for “our voices” to go unanswered at the highest levels of decision-making.
Is There Such A Thing As An American Duchess?
Meghan Markle is not the only first American actress to become a duchess after marrying Prince Harry. Grace Kelly, who was a famous Hollywood actress, married Prince Rainer and became the Princess of Monaco in the 1950s. Grace Kelly’s elegance and charm enthralled the heart of a prince, similar to what Meghan has done with Harry.
However, Princess Grace sadly took retirement from acting after becoming a royal and started to focus more on her charity works. Likewise, Meghan was advised to erase all her blogs, social media accounts, as well as her acting career, which is really disheartening for an actress.
With Power Comes More Responsibility
Meghan’s new role will likely lead her to pursue more philanthropic initiatives. Although she has also been using her celebrity status to campaign for various causes, Meghan has been very vocal about it. Besides, she also believes that she has to make use of her fame to do some good in the world.
With fame comes potential, but it also brings responsibility to promote and share, to concentrate less on glass slippers and more on breaking through the glass ceiling, Meghan stated. She further added I am fortunate enough to motivate and inspire people to pursue more good.
Meghan Markle, Earlier Rachel Meghan Markle
Meghan Markle’s name is easy to say, but her actual first name is not so easy to pronounce. Meghan was born Rachel Meghan Markle, but she preferred the alliterative combination of Meghan Markle over her original name.
Thomas W. Markle, her Irish-American father, has a long background in show business. Meghan spent a lot of time as a kid on the set of Married...With Children, all thanks to her dad’s work as a lighting director, which inspired Meghan to pursue her career in the entertainment industry. Additionally, her father had won an Emmy Award for his work, so Meghan had big shoes to fill.
Controversial Family
Meghan’s family has also been the point of controversy. Thomas Markle Jr., her older half-brother, had some trouble with the law. Meghan’s brother, who is in his fifties, is said to have fallen into a violent altercation. Thomas was charged for menacing, aiming a firearm, and unlawful use of a weapon.
Tracy Dooley, Thomas’s ex-wife, said that her ex-husband is a supporter of Meghan Markle. Therefore, I don’t want Meghan to be embarrassed by this situation; since Meghan began dating Prince Harry, Tom has gained some popularity. Besides, he only wants the best for her; Tom is delighted and proud of her.