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Baby boy born! - Prince Harry and Meghan Markle welcomed a baby boy on May 6, 2019.
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The baby is seventh in line to the throne - Behind Prince Harry, of course. But this child will remain ahead of any other children the couple may have in the future.
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We knew Prince Harry was ready - Just look at his natural affinity for children!
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But let’s focus on the new mom - This is Markle’s first child, and her life leading up to this moment has already been one heck of a ride.
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California girl - Markle was born in Los Angeles to Thomas Wayne Markle and Doria Ragland.
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Beginnings - Growing up in a place very different from Buckingham Palace, Markle started getting a taste of fame on a Nickelodeon show and other TV series.
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Rising star - Since her father worked in the entertainment industry, Markle spent a lot of time in and around it. However, she was only discovered by an agent after acting in a film in college.
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She struggled with her appearance - Long before she was a duchess, Markle wrote an open letter, titled "I'm More Than An 'Other'," about creating her identity and finding her voice as a mixed-race woman.
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Tackling racial identity - She reflected on the difficulty of growing up in a non-diverse area, hearing her mother called the N-word, and being ethnically ambiguous in an acting world of clearly defined labels.
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She faced a choice - "You continue living your life feeling muddled in this abyss of self-misunderstanding, or you find your identity independent of it." You can tell which one she chose.
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On-screen gigs - Markle appeared in an episode of the soap opera 'General Hospital,' and then went on to act in episodes of various other series, such as 'CSI: New York,' '90210,' and 'Without a Trace.'
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Her claim to fame
- But it was in 'Suits' that Markle rose to fame. She played Rachel Zane, one of the show's main characters.
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Her first wedding/divorce - In 2011, she married American film producer Trevor Engelson after the couple had been together for five years. However, they divorced just two years later in 2013.
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She's miles away from all that now - Both literally and figuratively.
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She's always had a flare for fashion - Markle was into fashion before she met Prince Harry, even becoming an ambassador for Canadian retailer Reitmans, for whom she helped design two capsule collections.
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Enter: Prince Charming - Markle met Prince Harry on a blind date in 2016, and rumors quickly surrounded the two. The couple appeared together for the first time in Toronto at the Invictus Games, of which Prince Harry is patron.
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A rocky start - Markle was subject to some racist and sexist slander when their relationship first hit the news.
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But she quickly became adored - She is positively radiant on walkabouts, where well-wishers eat her up.
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From actress to duchess - The royal wedding was the moment everything palpably changed.
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Couple goals - The two aren't afraid of some PDA, and the press is glad for it.
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She's been a breath of fresh air - All of her "rule-breaking" has been endlessly entertaining. She and sister-in-law Kate Middleton share that in common.
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A strange plot twist - Although Markle became a duchess due to her marriage to Prince Harry, she was actually already related to the British royal family...
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Meant to be? - Researchers of the New England Historic Genealogical Society revealed that she's a descendant of King Edward III of England, which makes her a very distant (more than 240 times over) cousin to to her husband!
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She's been getting to know the young ones - And fueling the public's desire for a little one of her own.
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They're going to make great parents - The Duke and Duchess' royal tour stops have inspired people young and old with their grace, generosity, and commitment to activism.
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She's done it with style - Markle has certainly raised the bar for maternity looks.
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She's made her mom a grandmother - Doria Ragland has been supporting her daughter throughout the pregnancy, and it's likely this baby will only increase her participation in their lives.
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Grandfather of four - Prince Charles and Camilla Parker Bowles are no doubt delighted by the birth of the latest royal baby.
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One more great-grandchild for the Queen - Her Royal Highness and Prince Philip now have eight great-grandchildren.
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Proud uncle and aunt duo
- Plus, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis now have a new cousin! See also: 30 times royal babies ruled cuteness.
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Meghan Markle's road to royal motherhood
The newest member of the British royal family has arrived!
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After months of royal outings, ever-increasing excitement, and stunning maternity looks, the newest royal baby is here, and we have a boy! While it's good news for the entire royal family, this is Markle's first child, and she's kicking off a completely new phase of her life. Check out this gallery to see her regal road to becoming a mom.
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