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Who is Meghan Markle?

Updated 12:17 PM EDT, Fri May 18, 2018
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<a href="http://edition.cnn.com/2017/11/27/europe/meghan-markle-profile/index.html" target="_blank">Meghan Markle</a> visits AOL Studios in New York in March 2016. Markle, a former actress, is best known for her role as Rachel Zane in the hit TV series "Suits." Her <a href="http://edition.cnn.com/2017/11/27/europe/prince-harry-meghan-markle/index.html" target="_blank">engagement to Britain's Prince Harry</a> was announced in November.
Meghan Markle visits AOL Studios in New York in March 2016. Markle, a former actress, is best known for her role as Rachel Zane in the hit TV series "Suits." Her engagement to Britain's Prince Harry was announced in November.
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Markle attended Immaculate Heart High School, a private, all-girls Catholic school in Los Angeles. At the time she went by her first name, Rachel. Meghan is her middle name.
Markle attended Immaculate Heart High School, a private, all-girls Catholic school in Los Angeles. At the time she went by her first name, Rachel. Meghan is her middle name.
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Markle attends the Some Kind-a Gorgeous Style and Beauty Lounge at the Chateau Marmont in Los Angeles in August 2010.
Markle attends the Some Kind-a Gorgeous Style and Beauty Lounge at the Chateau Marmont in Los Angeles in August 2010.
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Markle was married to film producer Trevor Engelson for two years before they divorced in 2013.
Markle was married to film producer Trevor Engelson for two years before they divorced in 2013.
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Markle appears in the TV series "Suits" with her on-screen father, played by actor Wendell Pierce.
Markle appears in the TV series "Suits" with her on-screen father, played by actor Wendell Pierce.
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Markle addresses a United Nations conference on International Women's Day in March 2015. "I'm proud to be a woman and a feminist," said Markle, who was named the UN Women's Advocate for Political Participation and Leadership.
Markle addresses a United Nations conference on International Women's Day in March 2015. "I'm proud to be a woman and a feminist," said Markle, who was named the UN Women's Advocate for Political Participation and Leadership.
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Markle plays Kirsten in the 2015 movie "Anti-Social."
Markle plays Kirsten in the 2015 movie "Anti-Social."
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Markle hosts the Women in Cable Telecommunications Signature Luncheon at McCormick Place in Chicago in May 2015.
Markle hosts the Women in Cable Telecommunications Signature Luncheon at McCormick Place in Chicago in May 2015.
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Markle attends the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund Awards in New York in November 2015.
Markle attends the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund Awards in New York in November 2015.
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Markle visits Rwanda in January 2016. She went to the African country with World Vision Canada.
Markle visits Rwanda in January 2016. She went to the African country with World Vision Canada.
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Markle poses for a portrait in Toronto in April 2016.
Markle poses for a portrait in Toronto in April 2016.
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Markle and Crystal Valentine speak during Glamour's College Women of the Year Awards in April 2016.
Markle and Crystal Valentine speak during Glamour's College Women of the Year Awards in April 2016.
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Markle appears on the <a href="https://www.vanityfair.com/style/2017/09/meghan-markle-cover-story" target="_blank" target="_blank">cover of Vanity Fair</a> in September 2017. In an accompanying interview, Markle first <a href="http://edition.cnn.com/2017/09/05/europe/meghan-markle-vanity-fair/index.html">spoke publicly </a>about her relationship with Prince Harry.
Markle appears on the cover of Vanity Fair in September 2017. In an accompanying interview, Markle first spoke publicly about her relationship with Prince Harry.
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Markle attends the Invictus Games with <a href="http://www.cnn.com/2012/08/22/world/gallery/prince-harry-timeline/index.html" target="_blank">Prince Harry</a> in September 2017.
Markle attends the Invictus Games with Prince Harry in September 2017.
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Markle and Prince Harry pose for a photo at Kensington Palace following the <a href="http://edition.cnn.com/2017/11/27/europe/prince-harry-meghan-markle/index.html" target="_blank">announcement of their engagement</a> on November 27.
Markle and Prince Harry pose for a photo at Kensington Palace following the announcement of their engagement on November 27.
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