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Chronology of the Harry and Meghan royal scandal

2016: A Royal Romance Begins

  • Summer: Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are introduced by a mutual friend.
  • November: Rumors circulate about their relationship.

2017: Official Confirmation and Engagement

  • September: Meghan Markle speaks about their relationship in an interview with Vanity Fair.
  • November: Prince Harry and Meghan Markle announce their engagement.

2018: A Fairytale Wedding and Royal Duties

  • May: The couple’s highly publicized wedding takes place at St. George’s Chapel in Windsor Castle.
  • October: Meghan announces her pregnancy during their official tour of Australia.

2019: Birth, Parenthood, and Strained Relations

  • May: Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor, their first child, is born.
  • Summer: Reports of strained relations between Meghan and Kate Middleton surface.
  • October: The couple opens up about their struggles in a documentary during their tour of Africa.

2020: Stepping Back and Legal Battles

  • January: Harry and Meghan announce their decision to step back as senior royals.
  • Spring: The couple moves to Los Angeles.
  • Summer: Harry and Meghan launch their charitable foundation, Archewell.
  • Fall: Legal battles against tabloids commence, with Meghan suing The Mail on Sunday.

2021: Oprah Interview and Expanding Family

  • March: The couple’s interview with Oprah Winfrey airs, revealing explosive details about their time in the royal family.
  • June: Daughter Lilibet “Lili” Diana Mountbatten-Windsor is born.
  • September: Time 100 cover features Harry and Meghan as influential figures.

2022: Continued Activism and Public Appearances

  • March: Harry and Meghan participate in a Spotify podcast series.
  • June: The couple announces a multi-year partnership with Procter & Gamble.
  • Fall: Archewell Productions announces several projects in collaboration with Netflix.

2023: Evolving Roles and Ongoing Public Scrutiny

  • January: Prince Harry launches a mental health documentary series with Apple TV+.
  • April: Meghan’s debut children’s book, “The Bench,” is released.
  • Ongoing: The couple remains in the public eye, actively involved in philanthropy, mental health advocacy, and content creation.

The Harry and Meghan saga remains a compelling chapter in royal history, marked by love, controversy, personal struggles, and the quest for independence from traditional royal constraints. Their decisions have prompted reflection on the monarchy’s adaptability in the modern era and ignited discussions about media intrusion, mental health, and racial bias within the royal institution.

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