When Prince Harry’s engagement to Californian actress Meghan Markle was announced, it sparked many questions about what it would mean for the future of the British monarchy. To many, it was seen as a step forward for a biracial (and divorced) American to become Queen Elizabeth’s daughter-in-law. Others criticized it as marking the end of decades of traditional, conservative leadership by the world’s most famous royal family. Anyway, once they became the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, they soon realized they didn’t want to live off tea and scones at their official residence, Frogmore Cottage. In 2020, they decided to give up their royal duties and move to Meghan’s hometown of Los Angeles to find their own purpose and meaning. Here are six reasons why Meghan has had a huge impact on the lives of Prince Harry and their children, Archie and Lilibeth.
Find your purpose in work
Although Meghan stayed out of the media spotlight after becoming a duchess (she continued to express herself strongly on political issues and regularly attend events supporting humanitarian causes), it wasn’t until 2024 that she began launching business ventures with real intentions tied to her passion as a Northwestern University graduate. A lifestyle and culinary brand called As Ever, a line of bags sold by Cesta Collective, and hair care products manufactured by Highbrow Hippie. Lifestyle series on NetflixLove, MeganIt premiered in early 2025, and production company Archewell Productions has signed a new deal with Netflix to develop more content.