Meghan, The Duchess of Sussex Biography

Born Rachel Meghan Markle on 4th August 1981 in Los Angeles, California to Thomas Markle Sr. and Doria Ragland.

She was christened on 6th March 2018  by Justin Welby, Archbishop of Canterbury at the Chapel Royal at St James’s Palace.

Engagement

Meghan became engaged to His Royal Highness Prince Henry of Wales, which was announced on 27 November 2017.

Wedding

Meghan married His Royal Highness The Duke of Sussex on 19th May 2018 at St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle. David Conner, The Dean of Windsor conducted the service with Justin Welby, The Archbishop of Canterbury performing the marriage ceremony. The sermon was delivered by The Most Reverend Michael Curry, presiding bishop and primate of the Episcopal Church.

Parents

Thomas Markle

Doria Ragland

Children

Prince Archie of Sussex (Archie Harrison) born 6th May 2019 at 5.06am at the Portland Hospital in London

Princess Lilibet of Sussex (Lilibet Diana) born 4th June 2021 at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital in Santa Barbara, California.

Education

1983 – 1992; Hollywood Little Red Schoolhouse, Los Angeles, California.

1992- 1999 ; Immaculate Heart High School, Los Angeles, California.

1999 – 2003; Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois. Graduated with a duel degree in Theatre and International Relations.

Title

4th August 1981 – 19th May 2018; Ms Meghan Markle.

19th May 2018 – Present; Her Royal Highness Meghan, The Duchess of Sussex, Countess of Dumbarton and Baroness Kilkeel.

After 30th March 2020 The Duke and Duchess of Sussex agreed to stop using their style of Royal Highnesses but they still hold the style.

 

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