Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's Beach Life with Baby Archie

Meghan Markle, born Rachel Meghan Markle on August 4, 1981, in Los Angeles, California, is an American actress, humanitarian, and member of the British royal family through her marriage to Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex. She graduated from Northwestern University with a dual degree in theater and international studies and began her acting career with small TV roles before gaining fame as Rachel Zane in the legal drama series *Suits* (2011–2018). In addition to acting, she ran a lifestyle blog called The Tig and launched clothing lines, gaining recognition for her fashion sense[1][2][4][6]. Meghan’s parents are of mixed heritage—her mother is African American and her father is of Dutch and Irish descent. She was previously married to producer Trevor Engelson from 2011 to 2013. Meghan began dating Prince Harry in 2016, and they became engaged in 2017. Before their wedding in May 2018, she converted to the Church of England. Upon marriage, she received the title Duchess of Sussex[1][2][4]. As a royal, Meghan focused on humanitarian causes, particularly women's rights and gender equality. She has been involved with organizations like UN Women and World Vision and participated in military support tours. In 2020, Meghan and Harry stepped back from senior royal duties to pursue independent charitable and creative projects, founding the nonprofit Archewell and engaging in media ventures including a Netflix docuseries and a podcast. They now live in California with their two children, Archie and Lilibet. Meghan’s presence in the royal family has contributed to discussions about race, media treatment, and modernization of the monarchy[3][4][5][6].

Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, was born on September 15, 1984, to Charles, now King Charles III, and the late Diana, Princess of Wales. He is the younger brother of Prince William, Prince of Wales, and is currently fifth in line to the British throne[1][2][3]. Prince Harry attended prestigious educational institutions, including Eton College, and later enrolled in the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst in 2005[1][4]. He served in the British Army, completing two tours in Afghanistan, initially as a Forward Air Controller and later as an Apache helicopter pilot[3][4]. One of Prince Harry's most notable achievements is the founding of the Invictus Games in 2014, a Paralympic-style sporting event for wounded veterans. He also co-founded Sentebale, a charity supporting children affected by HIV/AIDS in Lesotho[2][3]. In addition to these charitable endeavors, Prince Harry has been a patron to several organizations, including the HALO Trust and the London Marathon Charitable Trust[2]. In 2018, Prince Harry married Meghan Markle, now known as Meghan, Duchess of Sussex. The couple has two children, Archie and Lilibet, who are seventh and eighth in line to the throne, respectively[1][2]. In early 2020, they stepped back from their royal duties and later co-founded the nonprofit Archewell. Prince Harry has also been involved in media projects, including a documentary series with Netflix and the release of his memoir, "Spare"[1][6]. Currently, Prince Harry and his family reside in California, where they continue their philanthropic work. His focus on mental health, environmental issues, and children's welfare remains prominent in his public life[1][8]. Despite facing challenges related to media scrutiny and public perception, Prince Harry remains a significant figure in global philanthropy and advocacy[6].