It's pretty hard not to love Meghan Markle and Prince Harry. Even before they got together, they were both pretty well liked as far as celebrities go. Prince Harry was known as the wild child of the royal family, while Meghan Markle was a star on the hit show Suits. Once these two found each other though, everything changed. Harry was no longer getting photographed at bars and Meghan had to say goodbye to her career as an actress all together. While we've all heard of making sacrifices for our loved ones, these two did pretty much have to give up their lives to be together.
Today we will be looking at 20 little-known details about these two and their relationship. From their very first date, to the designers she chose to wear at their royal wedding, we have absolutely everything one would want to know about this adorable couple!
21 They Met On A "Blind" Date
During the couple's engagement video, they let us all in on how they came to be a couple in the first place. As it turns out, the two were set up by a mutual friend. While normally yes, this would be considered a "blind" date, since he's literally a prince and she's a famous actress, we feel like the word "blind" doesn't really apply here ...
20 They Dated For Months Before Going Public
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When word got out that Meghan and Harry were a thing, the world naturally freaked out. A crossover royal/celebrity relationship was huge news after all. It seems like the couple knew this would happen, because Meghan confessed in an interview with Vanity Fair that the two dated secretly for about six months before letting anyone in on the news.
18 Meghan Wanted To Know If He Was "Nice" Before Agreeing To The Blind Date
Most of us know by now that it was actually a mutual friend who initially set Meghan Markle up with Prince Harry. Anyone who has ever been set up by a friend, will know that getting a few details ahead of time is important. However, the only thing Meghan seemed to want to know, was whether or not he was a nice guy.
17 He Proposed During A Relaxing Night At Home
For those who missed Meghan and Harry's engagement announcement video, let us spill some of the tea. In the video, Harry let us in on the details surrounding the proposal. He described the evening as a "cozy night" at their home. While the two had a chicken roasting in the oven, Harry decided to pop the question. How sweet is that!
16 Technically, It's Prince Harry And Rachel Markle
Before Meghan was titled "Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Sussex", she was a pretty big television star. She portrayed Rachel Zane on the hit series Suits for a number of years. However, few people know that her actual name is in fact, Rachel. Yep, her full name is Rachel Meghan Markle.
15 Meghan Had To Be Baptized Into The Church Of England Before The Wedding
Marrying into the royal family isn't an easy thing for an outsider to do. There were definitely a few changes that Meghan had to make before she could be married to her prince. One of these things, was to be baptized in the Church of England. Oh, the things we do for love!
14 Harry Designed Her Ring With Diamonds That Used To Belong To Princess Diana
Meghan's engagement ring is a thing of beauty. The three-stone diamond ring is so large, we are sure it can be seen from miles away. What makes this ring even more special than any other large diamond ring though, is the fact that two out of three of the stones are actually from Princess Diana's personal collection.
13 Harry Took Her To Africa For Their Third Date
In the couple's engagement video, they talked about when they actually began to fall in love. With the media being so hard to escape, Harry actually flew Meghan out to Africa for a camping trip after just two dates. They both say that this was the trip where they fell in love.
12 Lucky Meghan Got To Be Harry's Plus One To Pippa Middleton's Wedding
Before Meghan and Harry were engaged, there was another family wedding set to take place. Harry's sister-in-law Pippa Middleton got married in November of 2o017. Since Meghan wasn't seen in any of the photos from the ceremony, many thought she hadn't been invited. But as it turned out, she was there with Harry at the reception.
11 They Claim They Knew Nothing About Each Other Before Meeting
While discussing how they met in their engagement video, Meghan and Harry stated that neither knew anything about the other before meeting. Considering they were both extremely famous people, we find this a little hard to believe. Then again, who are we to question this royal couple?
10 They Couldn't Even Sit Together During Their First Royal Event
We would have to assume that Meghan was pretty nervous when it came time to attend her first royal event. To make the situation even more uncomfortable for the poor thing, she wasn't even allowed to sit next to her then-boyfriend. Prince Harry had to be seated next to other politicians given his status.
9 Harry Pleaded With The Media To Leave Meghan Alone
When Meghan and Harry first started dating, the media naturally followed them everywhere they went. It actually got so bad just after a few months of them being together, that Harry released a plea asking the media to leave her and her family alone. This is something that royals usually do not do.
8 Meghan Had A Small Patch From The Dress She Wore On Their First Date Sewn Into Her Wedding Veil
Meghan Markle is a very clever woman. When it came to deciding how she was going to have a "something blue" incorporated into her wedding outfit, she did something a little out of the box. Meghan had a patch from the dress she wore on her and Harry's first date (which happened to be blue) sewn into her veil. Very creative!
7 Before The Diamond Ring, Meghan Rocked A Small Ring With An "H" On It
Before the beautiful engagement ring was in the picture, Meghan had a different way of honoring her relationship with Prince Harry. Obviously, the paparazzi were photographing them nonstop while they were dating. In the media's photos, it was revealed that Meghan had been rocking a simplistic gold ring with a large "H" shape on it.
6 The Queen Loved Meghan Right Away
When word got out about Meghan and Harry's relationship, tabloids were quick to assume that Queen Elizabeth wasn't her biggest fan. However, later it was reported that the Queen actually loved her right off the bat. They certainly look to be enjoying each other's company in this photo!
5 They Like To Hold Hands In Public, Which Is Technically Against The Royal Rules
Harry and Meghan have always done things their own way. They are part of a new generation of royals, so it seems like they are trying to change things up a bit. While in the past, royal couples holding hands in public was pretty taboo, these two are rarely ever seen not holding hands!
4 Meghan Chose Givenchy And Stella McCartney For Her Wedding Dresses
Meghan Markle looked absolutely stunning on her wedding day. It may have taken a lot of work to get to it, but the couple couldn't have looked any happier at their wedding. For the ceremony, Markle wore a custom Givenchy gown, but then changed into a Stella McCartney for the reception (also custom of course).
3 They Were Married On A Weekend, Which Is Not Very Royal
Since getting together, Meghan and Harry have broken several royal traditions. Since Harry is technically considered to be the "spare", he seems to get a pass on a lot of the rule breaking he and Meghan do. One of the major things they changed up, was choosing to be married on a weekend.
2 For Harry, It Was Love At First Sight
Harry has confessed that he knew Meghan was "the one" after their very first date. Since she agreed to jet off to Africa with him just a short time after this, we have to assume the feeling was mutual. These two are living proof that fairy tales really do exist!
1 They Opted For A Different Church Than The One William And Kate Were Married In
There are few venues lavish enough to hold a royal wedding. However, Meghan and Harry did find an alternative church to the one Prince William and Kate Middleton were married in. Meghan and Harry chose St. George's Chapel for their ceremony and after seeing the gorgeous photos, we think they made the right choice!
