Meghan Markle Through the Years: Photos of the Duchess of Sussex

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Meghan Markle Through The Years Meghan Markle at the USA Upfront Presentation Meghan Markle at the Anti Defamation League Awards Dinner Meghan Markle at the Spring, Summer 2014 Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Meghan Markle at the NBC Universal 2014 Winter Press Tour Meghan Markle at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week In 2014 Meghan Markle At Elle’s 6th Annual Women In Television Dinner Prince Harry & Meghan Markle Announce Their Engagement Meghan Markle At Christmas Day Church Service In 2017 Meghan Markle At Commonwealth Day Services In 2018 Meghan Markle Attends The Invictus Games Reception Prince Harry & Meghan Markle’s Wedding Day Meghan Markle At ‘The Wider Earth’ Gala Performance Meghan Markle At The 50th Anniversary of the Investiture Of Prince Charles Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, With Baby Archie Meghan Markle At ‘The Lion King’ Film Premiere Meghan Markle In Africa Meghan Markle At The 4th Endeavour Fund Awards Meghan Markle At The Mountbatten Festival Of Music At The Royal Albert Hall Meghan Markle At The 2020 Commonwealth Day Service

Meghan Markle has evolved from actress to duchess to global advocate. See photos of her incredible journey through the years.

Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex—born August 4, 1981—has led one of the most scrutinized and fascinating lives in modern celebrity culture. Before joining the royal family, she was best known for playing Rachel Zane on the USA Network series Suits, where she appeared in over 100 episodes. A Northwestern University graduate, Meghan took on small roles early in her career—in Horrible Bosses, Remember Me, and even Deal or No Deal—before landing her big break in 2011.

As her profile rose, so did her involvement in philanthropy, a passion that ultimately led to her connection with Prince Harry. The couple began dating in 2016, announced their engagement in November 2017, and wed in May 2018. Together they have two children, Archie Harrison and Princess Lilibet Diana. After stepping back from royal duties in 2020, Meghan and Harry relocated to California, where they continue their work through the Archewell Foundation and media ventures.

In recent years, Meghan has expanded into business and media. In 2024, she launched her lifestyle brand (initially called American Riviera Orchard, later rebranded to As Ever), investing in handcrafted goods and food products. She also entered the audio space with her podcast Confessions of a Female Founder, launched in April 2025, where she spoke with women entrepreneurs about business and growth. Her Netflix series With Love, Meghan premiered in March 2025, offering a peek into her creative world of cooking, entertaining, gardening, and candid conversations.

Take a look through the gallery below to trace Meghan Markle’s evolving fame, from Hollywood actress to modern royal and beyond.

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