Meghan’s Strategic Approach
Since Meghan Markle’s relationship with Prince Harry became public, she has been closely watched. Even with constant media attention, there are still many things people don’t know about her. Now, some of those details are coming to light. One of Meghan’s old friends, Ninaki Priddy, described her as “strategic” in how she handles relationships. She also mentioned Meghan always wanted to be in the spotlight.
Rising Through Connections
Meghan’s half-sister, Samantha Grant, has called her a “social climber.” She believes Meghan has distanced herself from family since gaining fame. According to Samantha, Meghan had clear ambitions of stepping into a higher social status. However, can her perspective be trusted?
Family Tensions
There have been several disagreements within the Markle family. Both Samantha and their half-brother, Thomas Jr., have publicly stated they were pushed away. Meanwhile, Prince Harry once said the Royal family was like the family Meghan never had. Her brother disagreed, saying they were once very close.
Her Father’s Financial Struggles
Meghan’s father, Thomas Markle, worked in the television industry. Despite his past success, he filed for bankruptcy in 2016. His financial troubles reportedly began after his divorce from Meghan’s mother, Doria Ragland.
Wedding Absence
Shortly before Meghan’s wedding, her father announced he wouldn’t be attending. Meghan confirmed this, saying she cared for him but wanted to respect his privacy. Privately, it was said that the news was very difficult for both Meghan and Harry.
Staged Photos
Just days before the wedding, reports surfaced that Meghan’s father had worked with photographers to stage images. He later decided not to attend the wedding, supposedly to avoid drawing more attention.
Keeping Distance
Samantha claimed Meghan was not staying in touch with their father. After multiple attempts to contact Meghan through official channels, she turned to social media. However, it remains unclear if Meghan was even aware of this.
Past Relationships
Before Prince Harry, Meghan was married to producer Trevor Engelson. Their marriage lasted two years before ending in divorce, reportedly due to long-distance struggles while Meghan was filming Suits in Canada.
Name Change
Interestingly, Meghan’s first name is actually Rachel. She chose to go by her middle name, which also happened to be her character’s name on Suits. The reason behind this choice remains unknown.
Becoming a Citizen
After marrying Prince Harry, Meghan had to go through the official process of becoming a British citizen. This included taking a test on British history and culture.
Close Friends
Meghan and Serena Williams became friends after meeting at a charity event in 2014. Another close friend is stylist Jessica Mulroney, whose children were part of Meghan’s wedding ceremony.
Timing of Relationships
Before dating Prince Harry, Meghan was in a long-term relationship with Canadian chef Cory Vitiello. Their breakup happened around the same time Meghan and Harry first met, raising speculation about the timeline. However, Vitiello has never spoken publicly about it.
