Meghan Markle is one of the most controversial and talked-about public figures in the world, but her story goes far beyond the headlines. How does a TV actress become British royalty, raise two children in line for the throne, and then seemingly walk away from it all? Her journey is anything but ordinary.
Explore this gallery to follow her regal path from Hollywood to Buckingham Palace, her escape back to California, and now, her return to the UK under improved circumstances.