Journalism of Courage
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have always been vocal about their love for one another and given major couple goals ever since they started making headlines in 2016. The duo has now appeared together on American TV host Oprah Winfrey's Show and spoken about their experiences in the Royal household, their unborn baby girl, baby boy Archie, among other aspects of their relationship. (Source: AP)
From being a power couple to relinquishing their royaal duties in January 2020 and moving to Los Angeles, US, Harry and Meghan have faced the highs and low together supporting each other along the way. Here's a timeline of their relationship. (Source: Sussex Royals/Instagram)
Harry and Meghan first met through mutual friends in London in July 2016, a detail revealed by Harry himself in an interview with BBC following his engagement announcement after a year of dating in 2017. The couple is believed to have gone on their first date in July 2016 at Soho House on Dean Street in London. “I was beautifully surprised when I walked into that room and saw her,” Harry said of their first meeting in the BBC interview. (Source: Sussex Royals/Instagram)
Paparazzi often spotted the couple together, clicking them on holidays, at friend's weddings, and eating out in London. Their first trip together to Botswana also made headlines. (Source: Sussex Royals/Instagram)
Harry then proposed to Meghan with a custom ring made by court jewellers Cleave and Company using one diamond sourced from Botswana and two smaller stones from his mother, Princess Diana's collection. (Source: sussexroyal/Instagram)
The couple announced their engagement in November 2017 and were interviewed by the BBC at their home in Windsor. During the interview, Harry opened up about how much he enjoyed being with someone from outside his inner circle. “So then we were really by ourselves,” Harry added talking about the Botswana trip. “It was crucial to me to make sure we had a chance to get to know each other,” said Harry in the interview. (Source: Sussex Royals/Instagram)
On May 19, 2018, Meghan and Harry married at St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle, and officially became the Duke and Duchess of Sussex. (Source: AP)
On May 6, 2019, Meghan gave birth to Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor at the Portland Hospital in London. Meghan also chose not to pose for an '"on the steps" moment after leaving hospital like other royal mothers. Instead, the duke and duchess presented baby Archie to the world at a press briefing at St George’s Hall at Windsor Castle. (Source: AP)
In October 2017, Meghan revealed in her first public interview with Vanity Fair on what it is like to date a member of the royal family. “It has its own set of challenges, and it comes in waves—some days it can feel more challenging than others,” she told the publication. And right out of the gate it was surprising the way things changed. But I still have this support system all around me, and, of course, my boyfriend’s support.” (Source: Sussex Royals/Instagram)
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex announced their decision to relinquish their duties as senior members of the royal family on January 8, 2020. While annoucing their decision in a public statement, they said, “After many months of reflection and internal discussions, we have chosen to make a transition this year in starting to carve out a progressive new role within this institution. We intend to step back as ‘senior’ members of the Royal Family and work to become financially independent, while continuing to fully support Her Majesty The Queen." (Meghan Markle Official/Instagram)
The couple announced recently that they are expecting their second child, a baby girl. (Source: Misan Harrimaan)
