Prince Harry and Prince William appeared to be close in photos from their childhood.

And when Princess Diana died after a run-in with the paparazzi in August 1997, the brothers seemed to grow tighter than ever, sticking to each other's sides in the years following her death. 

William said he and Harry were "uniquely bonded because of what we've been through" in a video released by Kensington Palace in 2017.

Their father, Charles, became their primary parent after their mother's death, but according to royal reporter Katie Nicholl's book "The New Royals: Queen Elizabeth's Legacy and the Future of the Crown," he was often too "busy" to spend time with his children.

"With a busy work schedule and Camilla now very much a priority in his private diary, Charles placed too much trust in William and Harry to look after themselves," Nicholl wrote of the king's approach to parenting his teenage sons, which led them to get into trouble.

Harry served as the best man in William and Kate Middleton's 2011 wedding. After the Waleses got married, the trio often attended royal events together, seeming to have a close relationship.

Harry once called Kate "the big sister I never had," according to Marie Claire.

The three also founded the mental-health initiative Heads Together in 2016.

A mutual friend brought Harry and Meghan together in 2016, and they became a couple almost immediately. 

Prince Harry told James Corden that by his second date with Markle, he knew what they had was "pretty special."

"Dating with me, or with any member of the royal family, I guess, is kind of flipped upside down," he said. "All the dates become dinners or watching the TV or chatting at home. And then eventually, once you become a couple, you venture out to dinners, to the cinema, and everything else. So, everything was done back to front with us."

"There were no distractions, and that was great, that was an amazing thing. We went from 0 to 60 like in the first two months," he added.

Harry's royal communications secretary released a statement on his behalf.

The statement said Harry felt compelled to confirm his relationship because "his girlfriend, Meghan Markle, has been subject to a wave of abuse and harassment."

It went on to say Markle had been subjected to harassment in news articles, comments sections of articles, and in person as people tried to gain access to her home.

"Prince Harry is worried about Ms. Markle's safety and is deeply disappointed that he has not been able to protect her," the statement said. "It is not right that a few months into a relationship with him that Ms. Markle should be subjected to such a storm. He knows commentators will say this is 'the price she has to pay' and that 'this is all part of the game.' He strongly disagrees. This is not a game — it is her life and his."

Following the release of the statement, reports surfaced that William did not approve of Harry going public with his relationship. He then disputed those claims in a statement issued by Kensington Palace, according to The Telegraph.

"The Duke of Cambridge absolutely understands the situation concerning privacy and supports the need for Prince Harry to support those closest to him," the statement said.

As the couple told the BBC, Harry proposed to Meghan at home while they were making dinner.

"[We were] trying to roast a chicken and it just — just an amazing surprise, it was so sweet and natural and very romantic," Meghan said of the proposal. "He got on one knee."

Kensington Palace and Clarence House announced the engagement via a statement.

William and Kate also released a statement about the couple's news, showing their support for the engagement: "We are very excited for Harry and Meghan. It has been wonderful getting to know Meghan and to see how happy she and Harry are together."

At the time, Harry and Meghan's wedding seemed to be a joyous, family affair.

Charles walked Meghan down the aisle; Prince William was Harry's best man; and Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis served as a bridesmaid and page boy, respectively.

However, there was controversy in the weeks leading up to the wedding because of Meghan's family. 

Meghan's father, Thomas Markle, and half-sister, Samantha Markle, repeatedly spoke to tabloids about Meghan, and Thomas posed for staged paparazzi photos in exchange for money, according to the Daily Mail.

In the early months of their marriage, Meghan and Harry lived in Nottingham Cottage on the grounds of Kensington Palace, where William and Kate lived with their children. 

But shortly after Kensington Palace announced Meghan was pregnant, the Sussexes shared that they would be moving to Frogmore Cottage — 18 miles away from Kensington Palace on the grounds of Windsor Castle — on November 18, 2018.

At the time the move was announced, outlets including The Sun cited unnamed sources who said there was "tension" between the brothers.

Until the spring of 2019, Harry and Meghan shared a royal office with William and Kate.

In March of that year, Buckingham Palace announced that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex had been appointed their own royal household.

Soon after the palace announced the couple would have their own household, The Times reported that Harry and Meghan originally requested "entire independence" from Buckingham Palace, which the Queen denied.

"They wanted their household to be entirely independent of Buckingham Palace, but were told 'no,'" an unnamed source told The Times at the time.

"There is an institutional structure that doesn't allow that kind of independence," the source went on to tell the outlet. "The feeling is that it's good to have the Sussexes under the jurisdiction of Buckingham Palace, so they can't just go off and do their own thing."

Meghan and Harry welcomed Prince Archie on May 6, 2019. Unlike Princess Diana and Kate Middleton, Meghan did not pose for a photo with her newborn at the Lindo Wing at London's St. Mary's Hospital.

"The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are very grateful for the goodwill they have received from people throughout the United Kingdom and around the world as they prepare to welcome their baby," a statement from the palace said.

The duke and duchess posed for photos with Archie at Windsor Castle two days after she gave birth.

Harry also held Archie at the photo call, which broke royal tradition, as Diana and Kate both held their newborns when introducing their children to the world.

Although their offices had already been split, Meghan and Harry further separated themselves from William and Kate by resigning from The Royal Foundation, which Harry and William founded together in 2009.

Buckingham Palace confirmed the separation in a statement in June 2019, though The Sun's Emily Andrews first reported the news of the split in May 2019.

"Later this year, The Royal Foundation will become the principal charitable and philanthropic vehicle for The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge," the palace's statement said. "The Duke and Duchess of Sussex will establish their own new charitable foundation with transitional operating support from The Royal Foundation."

"In addition, both couples will continue to work together on projects in the future, including on The Foundation's mental health programme, Heads Together," the statement added.

In the ITV documentary "Harry and Meghan: An African Journey," about his and Meghan's tour of Africa, Harry said he and William were "on different paths at the moment," which appeared to confirm their rift. 

"We don't see each other as much as we used to because we're so busy, but I love him dearly. The majority of this stuff is created out of nothing, but as brothers, you know, you have good days, you have bad days," he said.

In the same documentary, Meghan became emotional when interviewer Tom Bradby asked how media attention was affecting her mental and physical health, particularly after she gave birth to Archie.

"Look, any woman, especially when they're pregnant, you're really vulnerable, and so that was made really challenging," she said. "And especially as a woman, it's really — it's a lot."

"Also, thank you for asking, because not many people have asked if I'm OK," she said to Bradby. "But it's a very real thing to be going through behind the scenes."

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex announced they were stepping back from royal life in a statement on Instagram.

"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," the statement said. "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."

The BBC reported via X at the time that the royal family was not made aware of Meghan and Harry's decision before they posted the news to social media.  

Meghan and Harry also announced on their website that they would no longer participate in the royal-rota system.

In response to the duke and duchess' announcement, the royal family said there were "complicated issues that will take time to work through" in a statement from the royal communications office obtained by Business Insider. 

The brothers released a statement to royal reporter Rebecca English in response to an article from the Times of London that said Harry and Meghan had been "bullied" out of the royal family.

"Despite clear denials, a false story ran in a UK newspaper today speculating about the relationship between The Duke of Sussex and The Duke of Cambridge," a statement from a spokesperson for the princes said. "For brothers who care so deeply about the issues surrounding mental health, the use of inflammatory language in this way is offensive and potentially harmful."

"It's clear from my conversations this morning that BOTH brothers are deeply, deeply unhappy about suggestions that Harry feels he has been 'bullied' out of the Royal Family by William," English added in an X post.

"Following many months of conversations and more recent discussions, I am pleased that together we have found a constructive and supportive way forward for my grandson and his family," the statement said. 

"Harry, Meghan and Archie will always be much loved members of my family," the Queen said. "I recognise the challenges they have experienced as a result of intense scrutiny over the last two years and support their wish for a more independent life."

"I want to thank them for all their dedicated work across this country, the Commonwealth and beyond, and am particularly proud of how Meghan has so quickly become one of the family," the statement read. "It is my whole family's hope that today's agreement allows them to start building a happy and peaceful new life."

In addition to the Queen's personal statement, Buckingham Palace shared a statement clarifying that Harry and Meghan would be completely stepping back from their royal duties beginning in the spring of 2020. It also said they would no longer be receiving public funds, and they planned to pay back the Sovereign Grant for their Frogmore Cottage renovations.

The statement said Buckingham Palace would not comment on the details of the Sussexes' security arrangements. "There are well established independent processes to determine the need for publicly-funded security," it said. 

Meghan and Harry attended a Commonwealth Day event alongside King Charles, Prince William, and Kate Middleton.

The Sussexes and Cambridges were near each other throughout the event, but they did not speak and barely made eye contact.

The pairs typically chatted at royal events, and Meghan and Kate even hugged at the 2019 Commonwealth Day ceremony.

Harry and Meghan moved to California shortly after the event, and they bought their first home in Montecito in July 2020.

At the time, Meghan was suing the Mail on Sunday over the misuse of private information, infringement of copyright, and breach of the Data Protection Act 2018 after it published a letter she wrote to her father following her wedding in 2018.

In July 2020, Meghan's legal team filed a court document that said she felt "unprotected by the Institution."

"The Claimant had become the subject of a large number of false and damaging articles by the UK tabloid media, specifically by the Defendant, which caused tremendous emotional distress and damage to her mental health," a legal spokesperson for the duchess said in the document obtained by BI.

"As her friends had never seen her in this state before, they were rightly concerned for her welfare, specifically as she was pregnant, unprotected by the Institution, and prohibited from defending herself," they added.

Meghan also defended herself against criticism that she leaked the letter to People through an unnamed friend, saying the Kensington Palace communications team did not give her "the opportunity to participate" in the media response to People's story.

A spokesperson for the Sussexes confirmed to BI that the couple paid back the renovation money after signing a multimillion-dollar deal with Netflix.

"A contribution has been made to the Sovereign Grant by the Duke of Sussex," the spokesperson said.

"This contribution as originally offered by Prince Harry has fully covered the necessary renovation costs of Frogmore Cottage, a property of Her Majesty The Queen, and will remain the UK residence of the duke and his family," the statement went on to say.

According to The Telegraph and The Sunday Times, Prince Harry requested the royal family lay a wreath on his behalf at the Cenotaph for a Remembrance Sunday service on November 8, 2020.

Royal courtiers denied his request because "he is no longer representing the monarchy," according to the Times.

An Instagram post from the royal family showed that William, along with the Earl of Wessex, the Princess Royal, and the Duke of Kent, laid wreaths at the Cenotaph, and wreaths were laid for Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip as they did not attend in person. 

Four days before the Sussexes' interview with Winfrey aired on CBS, Buckingham Palace announced it was investigating allegations that Meghan bullied two senior royal staff members, which was first reported by The Times of London.

"We are clearly very concerned about allegations in The Times following claims made by former staff of The Duke and Duchess of Sussex," the palace said in a statement obtained by BI on March 3, 2021.

"Accordingly, our HR team will look into the circumstances outlined in the article," the statement said, referring to The Times of London report. "Members of staff involved at the time, including those who have left the Household, will be invited to participate to see if lessons can be learned."

"The Royal Household has had a Dignity at Work policy in place for a number of years and does not and will not tolerate bullying or harassment in the workplace," the palace went on to say.

Representatives for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex denied the allegations through a spokesperson in a statement to The Times and said it was "no coincidence" the palace announced it was investigating the allegations ahead of the couple's interview with Winfrey.

"Let's just call this what it is — a calculated smear campaign based on misleading and harmful misinformation. We are disappointed to see this defamatory portrayal of The Duchess of Sussex given credibility by a media outlet," the spokesperson said in a statement obtained by The Times.

"It's no coincidence that distorted several-year-old accusations aimed at undermining The Duchess are being briefed to the British media shortly before she and The Duke are due to speak openly and honestly about their experience of recent years," the spokesperson went on to say.

"The Duchess is saddened by this latest attack on her character, particularly as someone who has been the target of bullying herself and is deeply committed to supporting those who have experienced pain and trauma," the spokesperson went on to say. "She is determined to continue her work building compassion around the world and will keep striving to set an example for doing what is right and doing what is good."

During their tell-all interview with Winfrey, the duke and duchess opened up about their experience in the royal family.

In the interview, Harry and Meghan said members of the royal family made racist remarks about Archie's skin tone before he was born.

They also said the firm disregarded Meghan's mental health issues, with Meghan saying she had suicidal thoughts and that when she asked a senior member of the institution for help, the staffer told her she could not seek help because it would not look good for the monarchy.

Meghan also said that Kate made her cry during the week of her wedding over a disagreement about Princess Charlotte's flower girl dress, disputing reports that Meghan made Kate cry.

In addition, Prince Harry said his father stopped taking his phone calls before he and Meghan stepped back, and he and Meghan shared that the king cut the couple off financially following their step back.

Following the interview, Oprah Winfrey shared with CBS' Gayle King that Prince Harry told her his grandparents, the Queen and Prince Philip, didn't comment on Archie's skin tone ahead of his birth. 

Winfrey told King that Harry wanted to ensure that it was known "that it was not his grandma nor his grandfather that were a part of those conversations." 

"The whole family is saddened to learn the full extent of how challenging the last few years have been for Harry and Meghan," the statement from Buckingham Palace said. 

"The issues raised, particularly that of race, are concerning," it went on to say. "While some recollections may vary, they are taken very seriously and will be addressed by the family privately."

"Harry, Meghan and Archie will always be much loved family members," the statement added.

Prince William and Kate Middleton made an appearance at an elementary school for a mental health initiative on March 11, 2021.

During the appearance, Sky News North of England correspondent Inzamam Rashid asked William if he had spoken to Prince Harry since the interview.

"No, I haven't yet, but I will do," he responded.

"And can you just let me know, is the royal family a racist family, sir?" Rashid responded.

"We're very much not a racist family," William said as he and Kate left the event.

Harry reunited with his family after Prince Philip died on April 9, 2021.

He attended the funeral at St George's Chapel at Windsor Castle on April 17, 2021, though he and William did not walk next to each other during the processional. Instead, their cousin, Peter Philips, walked between them.

Harry was also spotted briefly walking and speaking with William and Kate after the ceremony, but according to royal historian Robert Lacey's book "Battle of Brothers: William, Harry and the Inside Story of a Family in Tumult," the couple didn't speak to Harry after the funeral because they feared the conversation would be "leaked."

Lacey wrote that William and Kate saw "no point in talking to Harry, since any discussion of substance would go straight back to Meghan to be leaked out via Oprah or some other tentacle of the Sussex network that had not stopped spreading stories in the weeks since the interview that the couple's friends had promised would be their final word."

According to royal biographer Katie Nicholl's book, "The New Royals: Queen Elizabeth's Legacy and the Future of the Crown," William and Kate also didn't attend an impromptu wake with Harry, Prince Philip, Princess Beatrice, Princess Eugenie, and Zara and Mike Tindall.

In the third episode of the Apple TV+ series, Harry spoke candidly about his relationship with his father, revealing that King Charles often told him and Prince William when they were children, "Well, it was like that for me, so it's going to be like that for you."

"That doesn't make sense," Harry said of his father's refrain. "Just because you suffered doesn't mean your kids have to suffer."

"In fact, quite the opposite," he went on to say. "If you suffered, do everything you can to make sure that whatever negative experiences you had, that you can make it right for your kids."

And in episode five, Harry shared that he woke up to Meghan crying before their interview with Winfrey aired because of a "smear campaign" from British tabloids and the firm, the institution that supports the monarchy.

"Before the interview, because of their headlines and that combined effort of the firm and the media to smear her, I was woken up in the middle of the night to her crying in her pillow because she doesn't want to wake me up because I'm already carrying too much," Harry said of Meghan.

"That's heartbreaking," he added. "I held her. We talked. She cried, and she cried, and she cried."

Meghan and Harry welcomed their daughter in June 2021, who was named Lilibet Diana after her grandmother and great-grandmother; Lilibet was Queen Elizabeth's family nickname.

Members of the royal family offered their congratulations to the family online.

"Congratulations to The Duke and Duchess of Sussex on the birth of Lilibet Diana!" the royal family wrote on its official Instagram on behalf of Queen Elizabeth, her son, Camilla, and William and Kate.

Charles and Camilla, as well as William and Kate, also congratulated the Sussexes in their own Instagram post, in which they didn't use Meghan and Harry's royal titles.

"We are all delighted by the happy news of the arrival of baby Lili. Congratulations to Harry, Meghan, and Archie," William and Kate said in an Instagram post. 

"Congratulations to Harry, Meghan, and Archie on the arrival of baby Lilibet Diana," Charles and Camilla said in their post. "Wishing them all well at this time."

During an interview with CNN, King Charles' youngest brother answered a question about Harry and Meghan's rift with the royal family.

"It's very sad," Prince Edward said of the situation. "Weirdly, we've all been there before, we've all had excessive intrusion and attention in our lives, and we've all dealt with it in slightly different ways."

"We wish them the very best of luck, it's a really hard decision," he went on to say. "Fantastic news about the baby, that's great, I hope they'll be very happy. Families are families, aren't they?"

When a reporter asked him if the rift had been difficult for Queen Elizabeth, Edward said, "It's difficult for everyone. But that's families for you."

In honor of what would have been Princess Diana's 60th birthday, William and Harry came together at Kensington Palace for the unveiling of a statue made in their mother's honor.

The brothers released a rare joint statement for the occasion.

"Today, on what would have been our mother's 60th birthday, we remember her love, strength, and character – qualities that made her a force for good around the world, changing countless lives for the better," the brothers said in their statement. "Every day, we wish she were still with us, and our hope is that this statue will be seen forever as a symbol of her life and her legacy."

Harry and William attended the event without any members of the royal family, including their wives, though they were joined by Diana's siblings, Charles Spencer, Sarah McCorquodale, and Jane Fellowes.

Ahead of the unveiling, Stewart Pearce, Diana's voice coach, told BI that William and Harry are bonded together by their grief for their mother.

"What the British press are not seeing is that these two young men are held in an extraordinary pact of grief," Pearce said.

In November 2021, Christopher Andersen published "Brothers and Wives: Inside the Private Lives of William, Kate, Harry, and Meghan."

In the book, Andersen wrote that a well-placed palace source told him that it was Harry's father who speculated on Archie's skin tone.

According to the source, on Meghan and Harry's wedding day, Charles asked Camilla, "I wonder what the children will look like?"

Camilla was "somewhat taken aback" by the question and responded that they would be, "Well, absolutely gorgeous, I'm certain," the source told Andersen.

"I mean, what do you think their children's complexion might be?" Charles responded, according to the unnamed source who spoke to Andersen. 

When Page Six reported on the claim, a representative for Charles said: "This is fiction and not worth further comment."

The palace also consulted lawyers about the allegation, royal writer Omid Scobie wrote on X at the time.

On December 7, 2021, Matt Wilkinson reported for The Sun that sources told him Charles was "deeply shocked and hurt" by Meghan and Harry's step back and the events following.

Wilkinson's sources were also cited saying that Charles and his son had "barely spoken" in eight months.

In a personal essay about the climate crisis published by Newsweek on January 4, 2022, Charles honored William and Harry's conservation efforts.

"As a father, I am proud that my sons have recognized this threat," the king wrote. "And my younger son, Harry, has passionately highlighted the impact of climate change, especially in relation to Africa, and committed his charity to being net zero."

Nigel Cawthorne, the royal biographer who wrote "Prince Philip: I Know I Am Rude," told Business Insider that Charles' comments about Harry indicated he was working toward a resolution.

"Prince Charles is clearly realizing that he has to take on the conciliatory role of the grown-up that Prince Philip used to have," Cawthorne told BI at the time.

"Like his father, he is realizing that letting emotions fester will be the downfall of the Windsors. Prince Philip used what the Queen called his 'cheeky humor' to unruffle feathers, even with Harry and William's mother, Diana," Cawthorne went on to say. "Charles will have to find his own way in keeping the family together rather than let it grow apart over quibbles."

A spokesperson for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex confirmed to BI that Harry and Meghan paid a visit to the Queen while they were in Europe for the Invictus Games, a competition for injured service personnel founded by Harry. 

Katie Nicholl's "New Royals" revealed that the Duke of Sussex also saw Charles and Camilla during the visit.

"Harry went in with hugs and the best of intentions and said he wanted to clear the air," a friend of the royal family told Nicholl of the prince's approach to his meeting with his father and stepmother. 

"He actually suggested that they use a mediator to try and sort things out, which had Charles somewhat bemused and Camilla spluttering into her tea," the friend went on to tell Nicholl.

"She told Harry it was ridiculous and that they were a family and would sort it out between themselves," the same friend said, according to Nicholl. 

On April 20, Harry discussed his visit with his grandmother during an interview with NBC for the "Today" show.

"Being with her, it was great, it was just so nice to see her," Harry said of the Queen. "She's on great form. She's always got a great sense of humor with me, and I'm just making sure that she's, you know, protected, and got the right people around her."

"We have a really special relationship, we talk about things she can't talk about with anyone else," he added.

In the same interview, Hoda Kotb asked Harry if he missed his father and brother since moving to the US, and Harry seemed to avoid the question by talking about the Invictus Games.

"For me, in the moment, I'm here, focused on these guys and these families and giving everything that I can — 120% — to them to make sure they have the experience of a lifetime," Harry responded.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex flew to the UK with their children for Queen Elizabeth's Platinum Jubilee celebrations.

On June 3, 2022, they made their first joint appearance at a royal event since 2020 for the Service of Thanksgiving at St Paul's Cathedral in honor of the Queen's 70 years on the throne.

Although they attended the service, they didn't attend a luncheon for the royals after the event, and they appeared to be booed by some as they exited the ceremony, according to a video published by the New York Post.

Charles and Camilla were able to meet Princess Lilibet during the trip, and a source told People that Charles had an "emotional" reaction to meeting his granddaughter.

"It was a fantastic visit," an unnamed royal source told People's Simon Perry. "The prince was delighted to see his grandson and meet his granddaughter for the first time."

"The Prince and the Duchess [of Cornwall] were absolutely thrilled to see them," the source went on to tell People.

Queen Elizabeth died on September 8, 2022, at 96. Buckingham Palace said she "died peacefully at Balmoral" in Scotland in a statement.

Members of the royal family rushed to Balmoral after the Queen's doctors said they were concerned about her. That included Harry, as he and Meghan were in London at the time for a charity event. 

But Harry did not see the Queen before she died. The palace announced she died earlier that afternoon at 6:30 p.m. local time, and Harry's flight did not arrive in Scotland until 6:46 p.m., according to flight-tracking data published by The Daily Beast and Mail Online.

The Duke of Sussex was reunited with the new King Charles, Prince William, Princess Anne, Prince Andrew, Prince Edward, and Sophie, the Countess of Wessex, at Balmoral.

Meghan and Harry stayed in the UK for the Queen's funeral events.

King Charles gave his first address to the UK as monarch the day after his mother's death.

In the speech, he paid tribute to his mother, bestowed the titles of Prince and Princess of Wales on William and Kate, and expressed his love for Harry and Meghan.

"I want to also express my love for Harry and Meghan as they continue to build their lives overseas," Charles said after announcing William was taking over his title.

On September 10, Meghan and Harry joined William and Kate for an impromptu walkabout at Windsor Castle to greet well-wishers.

A spokesperson for the new Prince of Wales told The Times of London that William personally invited Harry and Meghan to join the walk, which marked their first joint appearance as couples in years.

"The Prince of Wales thought it was an important show of unity at an incredibly difficult time for the family," the spokesperson told The Times.

But royal expert Marlene Koenig told BI the moment of unity likely wasn't a sign of a permanently mended relationship. 

"I don't think there's been a reconciliation," Koenig said. "I'm sure it was insanely uncomfortable for all of them."

Meghan and Harry were later spotted with King Charles at Buckingham Palace.

In the days after the Queen's death, a spokesperson for the Duke of Sussex told BI that Prince Harry would wear a morning suit to all funeral services for his grandmother, not military attire, since he is no longer a working royal.

"Prince Harry, The Duke of Sussex will wear a morning suit throughout events honouring his grandmother," the spokesperson said at the time. "His decade of military service is not determined by the uniform he wears, and we respectfully ask that focus remain on the life and legacy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II."

On September 12, The Telegraph reported that only working members of the royal family would be permitted to wear military attire to the Queen's funeral events. However, an exception had been made for Prince Andrew, who would get to wear military dress at a final vigil held at Westminster Hall despite being stripped of his military titles earlier that year.

But on September 16, ahead of a vigil at Westminster Hall attended by Queen Elizabeth's eight grandchildren, royal reporter Rebecca English tweeted that both William and Harry would wear their military attire to the service "at the King's request."

The stunning reversal seemed like an indication that the royal family was making amends in the wake of the Queen's death.

Roya Nikkah reported for The Sunday Times on September 18, 2022, that Harry's uniform was missing an "ER" pin, Queen Elizabeth's initials, when it was returned to him. 

The missing pin meant that Harry was initially not meant to wear his uniform for the ceremony, despite serving over 10 years in the British military.

An unnamed friend of Harry told Nikkah that the prince was "heartbroken" that the pin was left off the uniform, and he considered not wearing it at all out of "humiliation" since the absence of the pin seemed "intentional." 

Penguin Random House announced "Spare" would be released on January 10, 2023, though it was originally set to be released in 2022. 

The title appeared to refer to Harry's former position in his family as the spare heir to the throne as William's younger brother. People often called the siblings "the heir and the spare" as children, according to Vanity Fair.

The synopsis of the book on the Penguin Random House website indicated that the prince would get candid about his relationship with his family.

"It was one of the most searing images of the twentieth century: two young boys, two princes, walking behind their mother's coffin as the world watched in sorrow—and horror," the synopsis said. "As Diana, Princess of Wales, was laid to rest, billions wondered what the princes must be thinking and feeling—and how their lives would play out from that point on. For Harry, this is that story at last."

"With its raw, unflinching honesty, Spare is a landmark publication full of insight, revelation, self-examination, and hard-won wisdom about the eternal power of love over grief," it went on to say.

The Netflix docuseries premiered in two volumes, with three episodes dropping on December 8 and three dropping on December 15. 

At the beginning of episode one, two screen cards appeared on the screen with disclaimers about the production.

"This is a first-hand account of Harry & Meghan's story, told with never before seen personal archive," the first card read. "All interviews were completed by August 2022," before Queen Elizabeth's death on September 8, 2022.

A second disclaimer then appeared: "Members of the Royal Family declined to comment on the content within this series." The disclaimer did not note which members of the royal family were contacted ahead of the show's release.

But after the premiere, multiple outlets, such as People, The Independent, and Page Six, reported that unnamed sources said Buckingham Palace and Kensington Palace were not asked for comment on the contents of the series. The palaces did not respond to a request for comment from BI on the matter.

An anonymous royal source said to People that the two palaces' offices got an email from an unnamed third-party production company, but "the substance of the email did not address the entire series." The source went on to tell People that the palaces then contacted Archewell and Netflix about the email, and they got no response to their inquiry. 

But a Netflix source told BI that Buckingham Palace and Kensington Palace were contacted specifically about the show and were given the opportunity to comment on its content.

In episode two of the series, Harry and Meghan discussed the royal family's first impression of her. 

"I remember my family first meeting her and being incredibly impressed," Harry said. "Some of them didn't quite know what to do with themselves."

Despite being "impressed," Harry went on to say that his family didn't initially think he would end up marrying Meghan because of her career; Meghan was an actor on "Suits" when she met Harry.

"The fact that I was dating an American actress was probably what clouded their judgment more than anything else in the beginning," the prince said. 

"Oh, she's an American actress; this won't last," he said of his family's thoughts.

"The actress thing was the biggest problem, funny enough," Meghan echoed her husband in a different interview during the docuseries. "There was a big idea of what that looks like from the UK standpoint. Hollywood, it was just very easy for them to typecast that."

Harry and Meghan moved away from the UK in March 2020 after stepping back as senior royals.

But as they shared in episode five of "Harry & Meghan," they considered moving to three Commonwealth countries to continue working for the Queen outside the UK.

Harry and Meghan said they presented the royal family with a plan for them to move to New Zealand in 2018; South Africa in the spring of 2019; and, finally, Canada at the end of 2019. 

"The family and their people knew that we were trying to find a different way of working for a minimum of two years," Harry said. 

Harry went on to say their plan to move to South Africa was approved by the Queen's office, Charles' office, and Prince William's office, and each office signed off on an "internal document" regarding the move.

But the document was leaked to The Times in April 2019, Harry said, so the move was canceled.

"Then that whole plan was then scrapped because it's now become a public debate," Harry said. "Once plans like that become public debates, nine times out of 10, it's gonna fail."

The plan to move to Canada was also leaked in January 2020, which frustrated Harry in particular because he asked his father if he could avoid putting the plan in writing. But Charles said he couldn't make the move happen if it wasn't written down.

Harry sent his father details about the move on January 1, 2, and 3, 2020, and The Sun published a story about it by January 7.

In episode five, Harry addressed the "joint" statement a Kensington Palace representative gave Rebecca English about allegations that William had bullied the Sussexes out of the royal family.

Harry said no one asked his permission to add his name to the statement, and he was shocked when he heard about it.

"I couldn't believe it," he said. 

He said he called Meghan to tell her about the statement after he heard about it. 

"She burst into floods of tears," the prince said of Meghan's reaction. "Within four hours, they were happy to lie to protect my brother, and yet for three years, they were never willing to tell the truth to protect us." 

After Harry and Meghan announced their step back on social media, senior members of the royal family gathered at Sandringham House in January 2020 to discuss what Meghan and Harry's futures as members of the royal family would be.

In episode five of "Harry & Meghan," Harry said the conversations were not productive, particularly because of William's reaction.

"It became very clear very quickly that that goal was not up for discussion or debate," Harry said. "It was terrifying to have my brother scream and shout at me."

"I mean the saddest part of it was this wedge created between myself and my brother so that he's now on the institution's side," he went on to say. "And part of that, I get. I understand, right? That's his inheritance."

"So, to some extent, it's already ingrained in him that part of his responsibility is the survivability and the continuation of this institution," he added.

King Charles III's coronation took place at Westminster Abbey, and both Harry and Meghan were invited.

However, Harry came on behalf of the Sussexes, while Meghan stayed with their children in California, which royal experts told BI was a "brilliant" PR strategy.

The Duke of Sussex was only in London for 28 hours, and although he was not seen interacting with the king or Prince William, he chatted with his cousins and aunt, Princess Anne.

After attending an event in Manhattan on May 16, Harry, Meghan, and her mother Doria Ragland were "chased" by paparazzi for over two hours, a representative for the Sussexes said in a statement shared by royals reporter Omid Scobie at the time.

"This relentless pursuit, lasting over two hours, resulted in multiple near collisions involving other drivers on the road, pedestrians, and two NYPD officers," the statement said.

After the alleged incident, Buckingham Palace declined to comment on the matter when contacted by BI.

"This isn't something we're commenting on," a Buckingham Palace spokesperson told BI.

The royal family released the Sovereign Grant report on June 28. During a briefing about the report the following day, the keeper of the privy purse, Sir Michael Stevens, confirmed Harry and Meghan vacated the cottage, as the Independent reported.

"We will not be going into any detail on those arrangements here," Stevens said. "Safe to say that, as has previously been stated, the duke and duchess have paid for the expenditure incurred by the Sovereign Grant in relation to the renovation of Frogmore Cottage, thus leaving the Crown with a greatly enhanced asset."

The Diana Award recipients were announced on June 30, 2023. According to a press release reviewed by BI, the awards honor 180 young people for their humanitarian efforts and social work. The list is announced on June 30 to honor the late princess' birthday, which is July 1.

Diana's sons play an active role in the organization, and for the 2023 awards ceremony, both William and Harry filmed videos congratulating the recipients.

Their videos were filmed separately, but the brothers offered similar sentiments in their messages.

King Charles announced he had been diagnosed with cancer on February 5, 2024.

The following day, Harry visited the king for 45 minutes at Clarence House, seemingly the first time they had seen each other since Charles' coronation in May 2023.

"The fact that I was able to get on a plane and go and see him and spend any time with him, I'm grateful for that," Harry told Good Morning America of the visit on February 16.

Harry also told GMA that the king told him about his cancer directly.

On May 2, Harry lost his legal challenge requesting automatic security for his family when they visit the UK.

In a statement shared with BI, Harry said "this legal action has been a last resort, but one that has uncovered shocking truths," pointing to the role the Royal Household plays in decisions made by the Royal and VIP Executive Committee (RAVEC). He also said he, Meghan, and their children continue to be the subject of "neo-Nazi and extremist threats," putting them in danger without ample security.

"The UK is my birthplace and will always be part of who I am," he said. "It is a place I love, and the country where my son was born. I've only ever wanted to continue my charitable work in supporting the causes and people that mean so much to me, and for my children to know the beauty of my homeland."

Harry also discussed the ruling and how his security issues have affected his relationship with the royals in an interview with BBC News, saying he "can't see a world in which I would be bringing my wife and children back to the UK at this point."

He also discussed his rift with his family with BBC News, saying he "would love a reconciliation" with them but that his battle for security in the UK is "the sticking point" in their relationship.

"Of course, some members of my family will never forgive me for writing a book. They will never forgive me for lots of things," he said, adding that King Charles isn't speaking to him "because of this security stuff."

"Life is precious. I don't know how much longer my father has," he said.

Meghan's show seems to be inspired by Martha Stewart and Ina Garten. It shows her making frittatas, popping bottles of chilled Champagne, and hosting a rotating guest list of friends in her ultra-luxurious Montecito neighborhood.

It was a new venture for the duchess, but the critics weren't impressed. They seemed to be in competition for who could come up with the harshest headline, calling it "toe-curlingly unlovable TV" and a "Montecito ego trip not worth taking."

Some thought Meghan was unrelatable, while others said she was too amateur. It all seemed pretty harsh for a series about making ladybug crostinis and jam.

I wouldn't know until I put the projects to the test — let the weekend begin.

I jolted awake before 7 a.m., as if my body knew it was about to spend 48 hours cosplaying as a Montecito princess. Unfortunately, that same body stayed up until 1 a.m. to watch Lady Gaga perform on the Coachella livestream the night before and was definitely feeling it.

Thankfully, Meghan believes in starting the day with carbs, so I made some avocado toast, just like I had seen her do on the show.

The recipe was simple enough. I spread avocado on my toasted slice of sourdough bread, sprinkled some salt, then topped it with a very un-Instagram-worthy fried egg.

I briefly considered making another one for a prettier picture, but there's no way I'm wasting eggs in this economy. A shower of flower sprinkles, which are part of Meghan's sold-out As Ever line, would have to suffice.

Meghan mentions visiting the Montecito Farmers Market on her show, so it only made sense that I stop by mine to grab ingredients for some of her dishes.

After picking up fresh veggies and some honey, I spotted a vendor with small blue flowers inside plastic containers.

"Are these edible?" I asked her.

"Of course," she replied.

A lady who was browsing nearby immediately turned around. She had been on the hunt for edible flowers as well.

"What are you using them for?" she asked.

"I'm … making Meghan Markle's flower ice cubes," I sheepishly confessed.

"I wanted them for her shortbread cookies!" she replied.

Maybe Meghan was more influential than the critics realized?

The first episode of Meghan's show revolves around everything she does to prepare when a guest is staying over. One of my best friends was staying the night during a layover in LA, so it was the perfect time to try some of Meghan's hosting tips.

Meghan says one of her "favorite things to do is prep a guest room," which includes preparing small bouquets of fresh flowers.

"What's at the side of the bed for them? That's their morning and good night moment," she adds.

Unfortunately for my friend Andrew, I don't have nightstands in my guest bedroom yet, so I made some "bookshelf blooms" instead. I followed Meghan's tip to remove some leaves from each stem, which she said allows the water to go straight to the bloom.

Meghan makes these floral ice cubes for lunch with her friends, calling them a little moment of "surprise and delight."

I plucked petals from the edible flowers, as well as some yellow florets that came with my purple cauliflower, and sprinkled them in my ice cube tray. According to Meghan, the trick is to then fill the cubes with distilled water so they come out clear instead of cloudy. It felt like an art project that would be fun to do with kids.

Even with the distilled water, I thought my cubes came out kind of cloudy, and I didn't love getting petals in my mouth once they had melted into the water.

For this project, the process was more fun than the result.

Meghan says these towels are "one of those easy surprises and delights that, after a long day, will bring a lot of joy," adding that it's the "least complicated thing on the planet."

Since Andrew was coming to my house after a five-hour flight from JFK, I figured a chilled towel would be a great way to greet him.

I opted for eucalyptus oil, adding six drops to a big bowl of water. Then, I dunked each small white towel into the bowl, ringing the water out before rolling them up and popping them into the fridge.

Once the towels were chilled, I placed them by the bathroom sink and added a few edible blooms for decoration.

The next morning, Andrew told me the entire bathroom had smelled of eucalyptus and was "so relaxing."

First, I needed to prepare Chantilly Lili, the dessert Meghan named after her daughter, Princess Lilibet, and recently shared with The New York Times.

It features homemade vanilla pudding layered with bananas and topped with fresh whipped cream, cookie crumbles, and macerated strawberries.

Since the pudding needs to chill overnight, I made it ahead of time so I could finish the dessert on Sunday. It only took about 10 minutes to whip up and stick in the fridge.

The New York Times calls this dish a "perfectly quick spring or summer dinner," a promise that doesn't apply to people with bad knife skills.

Meghan's spring garden pasta salad requires five different veggies to chop, dice, and slice, which took me around 30 minutes. I'm pretty slow with a knife and was already feeling tired from a day packed with projects, so the process was anything but soothing — even with Meghan's preferred cooking soundtrack of "French dinner party music" playing in the background.

Still, the spring garden pasta was a hit at my friend's barbecue that night. Everyone loved all the fresh flavors from the veggies, which were perfectly captured in each bite of floppy rigatoni.

It's a great side dish, but I'm not sure I'd make it again — at least not without an extra pair of hands!

I kicked things off with a crudité platter, which Meghan says she makes every day for Prince Harry and their children.

"There's nothing so fancy about a crudité platter, except that it's called crudité," she says in one episode, before making a stunning platter complete with edible flowers.

Per Meghan's instructions, I grabbed some rainbow carrots, bell peppers, cucumbers, and purple cauliflower. I also displayed some veggies on beds of leftover Swiss chard to elevate the presentation.

The final step was drizzling olive oil into my store-bought hummus, another Meghan tip. The duchess says it's "always nice to decant your condiments," but I didn't have any cute serving dishes, so I used the bowl from a souvenir I got at Super Nintendo World — a sentence I'm sure has never been spoken in Montecito.

It was much quicker to make the Chantilly Lili than the spring garden pasta. After macerating the berries and making the fresh whipped cream, all I had to do was assemble.

Both my boyfriend and Andrew were impressed with the presentation. The dessert was light and fluffy and struck the perfect balance of sweetness. It's definitely something I would make again.

Probably one of the most cited — and derided — of Meghan's hosting tips was her love of transferring snacks from their original packaging into clear plastic bags, marked with a homemade label.

I knew I had to include it in my weekend in the name of journalism, so I diligently transferred peanut butter pretzels and popcorn into bags for Andrew to take on his flight to Sydney.

The bags looked cute, and getting my friend some snacks before a long flight was a lovely idea that I'd do again. Next time, though, I think I'll just leave them in the original packaging!

At the end of the first season of her show, Meghan tells the camera that "reconnecting with myself, it just gives me so much joy." And you know what? I believe her.

Spending the weekend being creative and staying off screens was refreshing and rewarding. Will I ever do eight different projects in less than 48 hours again? Probably not, but getting a dopamine hit from making flower art and cooking was much needed.

I don't think embracing the above makes Meghan a "trad wife," as many critics claim, just as it didn't make Martha Stewart or Ina Garten one when their shows premiered in the '90s and early 2000s. I think it's just about finding things to do that bring you joy once in a while.

Maybe the lesson from my weekend living like Meghan wasn't really about plastic goodie bags or bouquets. It was about taking the time to stop and smell the flowers … and the chilled eucalyptus towels.

Many wondered what Meghan's next move would be as she and Prince Harry continued to navigate their post-royal life.

There have been highs (the hit Netflix series "Harry & Meghan") and lows (that Spotify deal) along the way. However, in March 2024, Meghan revealed she was ready to venture into the lifestyle space with her new brand, American Riviera Orchard.

One year and a trademark dispute later, the brand has been renamed to As Ever and has a key investor in Netflix, which also released Meghan's new lifestyle show "With Love, Meghan," a Martha Stewart-style series that features the duchess in her ultra-luxurious Montecito neighborhood.

The show, which premiered on March 4, was derided by critics but still made Netflix's top 10 list and has already been renewed for a second season.

On April 4, Meghan released six items in her first As Ever collection.

There were mixes for crepes and shortbread cookies, three different teas, a tin of flower sprinkles, the famous jam (now called raspberry spread), and a limited-edition wildflower honey. We were able to buy everything except the honey, which sold out in five minutes.

With the exception of the $28 honey, each product cost between $12 and $15. Meghan recently told Fortune that she wanted her brand to look prestigious but have an "accessible and affordable" price point.

"I think during any time of recession, people still want to find creature comforts, items that can bring them joy," she added.

If you've seen "With Love, Meghan," then you know tea might be the only thing she loves making more than a crudité platter, so it didn't surprise me that it was a big part of her brand. The collection features hibiscus, peppermint, and lemon ginger teas, and each $12 tin comes with 12 sachets.

Each tea comes in a black and gold tin featuring a label with "As Ever" written in the Duchess of Sussex's lovely handwriting. At the top of each label is the gold As Ever logo, a palm tree flanked by two hummingbirds. It's definitely pretty enough to show off on your kitchen counter.

My one design critique? There's no branding on the tea bag labels! It's just a small blank white square. The little label would've been the perfect place to add the logo again or another nice touch to elevate the tea as it dangles from your cup.

Meghan recommends enjoying the hibiscus tea as she does with her children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet — by letting it "brew with the warmth of the sun." I popped a bag of hibiscus tea into my glass, letting it sit on my windowsill for a few hours.

There was something romantic about watching the color bloom into a bright and beautiful fuchsia hue every time I walked by my kitchen.

Per Meghan's instructions, I served the tea over ice, which allowed its flavor to sing. The floral notes were subtle, with a delightful pop of tartness.

According to the packaging, this tea was inspired by a "soothing tincture of lemon and ginger" that Meghan has been making "for years."

I have a Greek mother who believes chamomile tea can cure just about any ailment, whether it be a cold, a tummy ache, or a bout of sadness. When I poured a hot cup of Meghan's lemon ginger tea and breathed in deeply, the smells brought me back to being a kid again.

Along with lemon and ginger, the blend has lemongrass, lemon peel, licorice root, and spearmint (all organic, of course). It makes for a very soothing cup of tea.

I compared Meghan's peppermint tea to a bag from the Traditional Medicinals box I had in my kitchen, and it was hard to discern the difference between the two, although the As Ever bag had a bit of a deeper flavor.

It's not exactly groundbreaking, but it's a nice cup of tea!

"Why does a crepe feel more special than a pancake? I don't know, but it does," Meghan says before making a version of these crepes on her show.

According to her newsletter and the As Ever website, the mix was inspired by the crepes Meghan ate at Parisian cafés when she was backpacking as a student. She promises the $14 mix is "easy to prepare and endlessly adaptable."

My first crepe was a pale and soggy mess that went straight into the trash. This is through no fault of Meghan's instructions — I'm just not a very confident home chef.

But as Meghan repeatedly says in her show, "we're not in the pursuit of perfection, we're in the pursuit of joy," so I tried again. And again.

By the third crepe, I was getting the hang of it, and by the fifth, I felt like a total pro. "Am now domestic goddess," I thought to myself. (Apparently, my internal voice is now Bridget Jones.)

While making homemade crepes seemed extremely daunting, it was validating to know that even I could quickly whip them up at home. And they were delicious!

The crepes came out light and crispy, providing a bit of crunch with each bite. I followed Meghan's recommendation to try them with a chocolate hazelnut spread, a lovely little sweet treat my boyfriend couldn't get enough of.

Meghan calls herself a "preserving nerd" and clearly loves to make homemade batches. The Duchess of Sussex told Fortune that she'd been sending her homemade products to Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos every Christmas for years.

The $14 As Ever raspberry spread is based on her recipe and comes in a special keepsake box. According to the website, a $9 version sans box will be available soon.

I've seen complaints that Meghan's raspberry spread is "runny." But as she notes on the website, the spread has been crafted with a "fluid texture so it can be drizzled, spread, poured, and enjoyed for so much more than your morning toast."

I personally liked the texture and that I could see dozens of seeds in every spoonful. It made the spread feel like something a friend had crafted in their kitchen. It's slightly sweet, with a refreshing zing from its lemon juice.

I ran into a few issues while making the shortbread cookie mix, which costs $14.

The box says that your batter should become "light and creamy," which… wasn't the case for me. My batter was powdery and dry, and I struggled to roll the dough onto my counter without it breaking apart.

After some panic Googling, I added a few drops of cold water to help bind the dough. I was able to form the dough into a log and placed it in my fridge for an hour to chill.

After taking the dough out of the oven, I could easily slice the cookies.

I filled two baking sheets with about 20 cookies and still had over a quarter of the dough left over to store in my freezer.

Meghan tells Mindy Kaling on her show that the flower sprinkles are "just an accessory." But she loves putting them on almost everything, including doughnuts, salad, and eggs.

They added more of a pop to the cookies, which came out pretty pale from the oven. I wish the instructions had included some of the tricks Meghan uses while making these on her show, including adding a little egg wash on top, which would've helped turn them golden, and rolling the sides in sugar to add some needed sweetness.

Still, the shortbread was a great base for the raspberry spread, and my boyfriend and I found that the cookies were slowly growing on us.

"These are actually good," he declared the next day.

After finishing Meghan's new Netflix show, I told my friend Sam that it felt like the equivalent of placing cucumbers over your eyes for an at-home spa day.

"It doesn't ultimately do anything for your skin, but boy, is it relaxing!" she replied, calling it the perfect metaphor.

I'm not surprised Meghan is playing it safe, both with the first season of her show and with her first collection of products. She's tentatively staging a comeback and is all too aware that just about everything she does will be picked apart in the process.

Her first As Ever collection is full of solid products I'd happily use again — especially those delicious crepes. But I hope we see Meghan take some risks and infuse her brand with a bit more personality as she gains more confidence in the lifestyle space.

For this recipe you'll need:

• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 pint plum tomatoes
• ¼ cup olive oil
• Zest of 1 lemon
• A box of spaghetti
• 3 ½ cups of water
• Swiss chard
• Kale
• ¼ cup Parmigiano Reggiano cheese
• Red pepper flakes

Meghan doesn't list any exact measurements in the scene, other than how much water she uses, so I estimated how much to use of each ingredient.

I spent $28.10, excluding tax, on ingredients at my local grocery store in Brooklyn, New York.

Meghan said this doesn't need to be precise and that you can use whatever tomatoes you have on hand, from a mix of red or yellow plum tomatoes or more exotic varieties like heirlooms.

At this point, you keep the stovetop off — when Meghan is making it, she does these steps while the pan is on the countertop.

After adding the olive oil and tomatoes to the pan, I sprinkled the entire skillet with salt. I then added the chopped garlic and mixed it with a wooden spoon.

Part of what makes this pasta dish especially easy to make is that you don't need to boil the pasta in a separate pot. Instead, the pasta water comes together with the other ingredients to cook the pasta and make the sauce.

I zested a whole lemon over the pasta noodles and then started boiling my water in a tea kettle.

In the show, Meghan said to cover the spaghetti with water, which she said takes about 3 ½ cups. However, the amount you use will depend on the size of your skillet.

Even though the water was fully boiled when I added it, I noticed that it wasn't hot enough to cook the pasta fully since the entire dish had to be brought to a boil.

I turned the heat on my stove to medium-high and let the pasta boil for about five minutes.

Meghan doesn't say exactly how much she uses, but I ended up using about three stems. She recommends chopping the red part of the stem for added color and flavor, as well as the leaves.

I tried to separate the spaghetti noodles using a wooden spoon but found that they initially stuck together. However, as the pasta continued cooking, they eventually separated.

I also added the chopped Swiss chard and a couple of handfuls of massaged kale, which I tore apart with my hands and added directly to the pot.

Meghan said the starch from the pasta would create a "creamy" sauce without the need for cream. Even after letting it all cook down for a few minutes, I thought it still appeared pretty watery.

The blistered tomatoes and cheese made the sauce slightly thicker and a light-orange color. The pasta noodles were also perfectly al-dente.

I topped the dish with a pinch of fresh salt and red pepper flakes, per Meghan's suggestion.

I love having a one-pot recipe on hand, especially during a busy workweek. This pasta dish made for a quick, healthy dinner.

The lemon and slightly blistered plum tomatoes added flavor, while the red pepper flakes added a kick — I was surprised Meghan and Harry's kids would be into it. It tasted light and fresh, and I thought the Swiss chard and kale added texture.

However, it was far from the most flavorful or decadent pasta dish I've ever had.

Still, it was also unbelievably quick and easy to make, and even easier to clean up.

I could see myself adding this recipe into my weekly rotation for a quick dinner, though I'm not sure I would make it for a dinner party or when I'm really wanting to impress someone with my culinary prowess.

A mutual friend set them up on a blind date at Soho House's Dean Street Townhouse.

In their first sit-down interview as a couple, Meghan told the BBC in 2017 that she knew little about the prince or the royal family before the date.

"Because I'm from the States, you don't grow up with the same understanding of the royal family," she said. "I didn't know much about him, so the only thing that I had asked [our mutual friend] when she said that she wanted to set us up, was, 'Well, is he nice?' Cause if he wasn't kind, it just didn't seem like it would make sense."

In an interview with James Corden on "The Late Late Show with James Corden" in February 2021, Prince Harry recalled how serious the pair got within their first two months of dating. 

"The second date I was starting to think: This is pretty special," Prince Harry told the host.

"Dating with me, or with any member of the royal family I guess, is kind of flipped upside down," he said. "All the dates become dinners or watching the TV or chatting at home. And then eventually, once you become a couple you venture out to dinners, to the cinema, and everything else. So, everything was done back to front with us."

"There were no distractions, and that was great, that was an amazing thing. We went from 0 to 60 like in the first two months," the royal added.

The Sunday Express reported that the country's single prince was dating American actor, philanthropist, and blogger Meghan Markle. A source told the publication that he was "happier than he's been for many years." 

While they still had not publicly announced they were dating, Meghan made headlines when she told The Vancouver Sun in a Q&A that "my cup runneth over, and I'm the luckiest girl in the world!"

While The Star reported that the pair attended a Halloween party in the city, Us Weekly reported that Meghan and Harry stayed put in her apartment all weekend.

People reported that Meghan met Harry's dad, Prince Charles — now King Charles — and that an "engagement was a possibility."

Harry released a statement confirming that he was dating Meghan but slammed the press coverage surrounding her and their relationship. He said that much of the coverage had been sexist and racist, as Meghan is a biracial woman.

The statement said, in part, "Prince Harry is worried about Ms. Markle's safety and is deeply disappointed that he has not been able to protect her. It is not right that a few months into a relationship with him that Ms. Markle should be subjected to such a storm. He knows commentators will say this is 'the price she has to pay' and that 'this is all part of the game'. He strongly disagrees. This is not a game — it is her life and his."

After reports that Prince William was not happy with Harry's decision to go public about his relationship with Meghan, William disputed the claims and said he was supportive of Harry's decision to speak out about Meghan and the abuse she was receiving in the press. 

"The Duke of Cambridge absolutely understands the situation concerning privacy and supports the need for Prince Harry to support those closest to him," the statement read. 

The Sun shared photos of Meghan and Harry ringing in some holiday cheer by picking out a Christmas tree and seeing the Christmas lights in London. Later, they attended the play "The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime."

Prince Harry introduced his girlfriend to his sister-in-law, Kate Middleton, and her daughter at the beginning of 2017. Meghan apparently "adored" Charlotte.

Prince George was away at nursery school, so she missed meeting him, The Sun reported. 

Norwegian media reports at the time said they stayed at the luxurious Tromvik Lodge, which gives panoramic views of the Norwegian Sea and the northern lights.

A friend reportedly told The Sun, "Harry wanted to make this first holiday something Meg will never forget."

Meghan announced that she was shutting down her lifestyle blog, "The Tig." Her post was sweet yet vague, so many assumed this meant she and Harry would be getting engaged. But People reported that she was just too busy to keep it up. 

Us Weekly reported the pair were spotted kissing in the parking lot after the annual Audi Polo Challenge in Ascot, England. Harry was participating while Meghan cheered from the sidelines. 

Harry took a three-hour, 100-mile round trip to pick up Meghan and bring her to Pippa Middleton's wedding reception.

Meghan did not attend the ceremony because Pippa had a "no ring, no bring" policy, but the break between the ceremony and the reception allowed Harry to pick her up and bring her later for the "less formal" reception. 

"We're a couple," Meghan said in the October issue of Vanity Fair. "We're in love. I'm sure there will be a time when we will have to come forward and present ourselves and have stories to tell, but I hope what people will understand is that this is our time. This is for us. It's part of what makes it so special, that it's just ours. But we're happy."

She added that they had been "very quietly dating" for six months before reports of the relationship emerged.

After more than a year of dating, Meghan and Harry attended a tennis event during the Invictus Games in Toronto. They were seen holding hands, whispering to each other, and smiling. 

The couple said the proposal happened quite spontaneously. 

"It happened a few weeks ago, earlier this month, here at our cottage; just a standard typical night for us," Prince Harry later told the BBC.

Meghan added, "[We were] trying to roast a chicken and it just — just an amazing surprise, it was so sweet and natural and very romantic. He got on one knee."

Harry continued, "She didn't even let me finish; she said, 'Can I say yes, can I say yes?' and then were hugs. I had the ring on my finger, and I was like, 'Can I — can I give you the ring?' She goes — 'Oh, yes the ring.'"

The world was delighted when the couple announced their engagement on November 27. 

The news came via a statement from Kensington Palace and Clarence House, and the couple posed for celebratory photos.

The statement also announced they would be getting married on May 19, 2018.

For their first official public engagement, the pair greeted onlookers in Nottingham, England.

Royal fiancés are not typically included in official royal Christmas activities, but Queen Elizabeth invited Meghan to join the family at her Sandringham estate.

"It was fantastic. She really enjoyed it," Harry told BBC Radio 4 in an interview a few days later. "The family loved having her there."

It was also the first time that Meghan was photographed with Prince William and Kate, now the Prince and Princess of Wales.

They traveled all over the United Kingdom and even made a surprise appearance in Belfast, Northern Ireland, in March.

Celebrities, including Oprah, Serena Williams, and Elton John, were invited to the celebrations, while thousands of well-wishers lined the streets to wave at the couple, who arrived at the reception via a horse-drawn carriage.

Meghan's wedding dress was designed by Givenchy, one of her favorite designers. Her veil featured a motif of different embroidered flowers, including the California state flower. Her bouquet contained forget-me-nots, which were Princess Diana's favorite flower.

In a March 2021 interview with Oprah Winfrey, Meghan said she and Harry had actually said their vows to each other three days before the wedding at Windsor Castle.

"No one knows that, but we called the archbishop and we just said, 'This thing, this spectacle is for the world, but we want our union between us.' So the vows that we have framed in our room are just the two of us in our backyard with the Archbishop of Canterbury," she said.

The Archbishop of Canterbury later confirmed the couple wasn't legally married until their ceremony at Windsor Castle.

Rather than live in Apartment 1 at Kensington Palace, the couple decided to move slightly further afield from the royal family and settled at Frogmore House.

The couple spent millions of dollars in taxpayer funds renovating the home for their growing family, which they eventually paid back in full by making a contribution to the Sovereign Grant.

During the jam-packed tour, Meghan performed a traditional greeting, the Hongi, with the governor-general of New Zealand, pictured.

The couple also cuddled with koalas in Sydney, met with youth mental health organizations, took part in traditional ceremonies, met foreign leaders, and laid a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Warrior in Wellington, New Zealand. 

The couple's appearance at Christmas services temporarily halted rumors that they were on the outs with the royal family, namely Prince William and Kate Middleton.

Though they looked the picture of happiness from the outside looking in, Meghan would later reveal in her tell-all interview with Oprah in March 2021 that just before attending this event at Royal Albert Hall on January 16, 2019, she had expressed concern to Prince Harry over her mental health and not "[wanting] to be alive anymore."

"We had to go to an official event. We had to go to this event at the Royal Albert Hall, and a friend said, 'I know you don't look at pictures, but, oh, my God, you guys look so great...'" she said. "I zoomed in, and what I saw was the truth of what that moment was, because right before we had to leave for that, I had just had that conversation with Harry that morning, and it was the next day that I talked to the institution."

"It was like, 'These are the thoughts that I'm having in the middle of the night that are very clear ... And I'm scared, because this is very real. This isn't some abstract idea. This is methodical, and this is not who I am.' But we had to go to this event, and I remember him saying, 'I don't think you can go.' And I said, 'I can't be left alone,'" she said. 

"And that picture, if you zoom in, what I see is how tightly his knuckles are gripped around mine. You can see the whites of our knuckles, because we are smiling and doing our job, but we're both just trying to hold on. And every time that those lights went down in that royal box, I was just weeping, and he was gripping my hand."

Meghan and Prince Harry broke from royal tradition by skipping the post-birth photo call on the hospital steps. But outside Windsor Castle, Harry gushed to the media about his newborn son and how proud he was of his wife.

"It's been the most amazing experience I could ever have possibly imagined," he told the media. "How any woman does what they do is beyond comprehension. But we're both absolutely thrilled and so grateful [for] all the love and support from everybody out there. It's been amazing."

They appeared for their photo call with Archie three days later. Archie also did not receive a royal title, and details about his christening or godparents were not released publicly.

"The Duke and Duchess of Sussex wanted their son to be as normal as possible to begin with, hence no use of the title Earl of Dumbarton," royal commentator Richard Fitzwilliams said at the time.

However, Meghan told Oprah Winfrey in March 2021 that the decision not to give Archie a royal title was not their own and that he was also refused security upon his birth.

"Unfortunately, my wife has become one of the latest victims of a British tabloid press that wages campaigns against individuals with no thought to the consequences — a ruthless campaign that has escalated over the past year, throughout her pregnancy and while raising our newborn son," the prince wrote in a statement.

It added, "Though we have continued to put on a brave face—as so many of you can relate to — I cannot begin to describe how painful it has been."

While touring South Africa, the royal couple met with Nelson Mandela's widow, Graca Machel.

Archie accompanied the royal couple on the trip, which took them to Auwal Mosque, the oldest mosque in South Africa, and other famous sites. At the time, Archie was only 6 months old, which made him one of the youngest royals to ever go on a royal tour.

"It was three, maybe four weeks later that I managed to persuade her to come join me in Botswana, and we camped out with each other under the stars," Prince Harry said in the couple's engagement interview. "She came and joined me for five days out there, which was absolutely fantastic."

Meghan's engagement ring features two diamonds from Princess Diana's collection and a center jewel from a conflict-free diamond supplier in Botswana.

When the reports were published, a royal source told CNN that the couple was planning to split their time between the UK and Canada.

Though the royals themselves didn't confirm this report, Markle did speak about how the pressure of constantly being in the public eye was affecting her. 

"Not many people have asked if I'm OK, but it's a very real thing to be going through behind the scenes," she told ITV reporter Tom Bradby, CNN reported.

"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," the statement read. "We now plan to balance our time between the United Kingdom and North America, continuing to honor our duty to The Queen, the Commonwealth, and our patronages.

"This geographic balance will enable us to raise our son with an appreciation for the royal tradition into which he was born, while also providing our family with the space to focus on the next chapter, including the launch of our new charitable entity." 

In the couple's tell-all interview with Oprah, Prince Harry revealed that the primary reasons for their leaving their royal roles were a "lack of support and lack of understanding" from both the media and the royal family.

"It brings me great sadness that it has come to this," the duke said during a private dinner for his charity Sentebale. "I know I haven't always gotten it right, but as far as this goes, there really was no other option."

In an iconic photo taken by photographer Samir Hussein, the pair wore coordinating blue outfits while looking happier than ever. The romantic snap, taken at the 2020 Endeavour Fund Awards in London on March 5, was quickly shared by fans across the internet.

"I've taken many photos I'm really proud of, but in terms of the huge interest in the subjects and the response I've had, this is probably the most iconic photo I've taken," Hussein said in a statement.

It was the first and final official engagement the "Fab Four" — the nickname given to the two royal couples — participated in after Meghan and Harry announced they would be stepping back from their royal duties.

Richard Fitzwilliams, a royal commentator, told Business Insider that the interactions between the couples, or lack thereof, were visibly "frosty." The couples acted noticeably cold to one another, barely making eye contact or speaking to one another, despite being seated just one row apart.

On April 20, Prince Harry and Meghan announced they would no longer engage with or respond to inquiries from journalists from the Sun, the Daily Mail, the Daily Mirror, and the Daily Express, explaining they no longer wished to "offer themselves up as currency for an economy of clickbait and distortion."

That same month, they also announced their plans to launch a non-profit, Archewell, named after their son.

Vogue reported that the pair settled in the private and exclusive neighborhood of Montecito. The publication also reported that, according to property records, the royal couple bought their 14,500-square-foot home for $14.65 million.

"The Duke and Duchess of Sussex moved into their family home in July of this year," a spokesperson for the couple confirmed to Business Insider in August 2020.

"They have settled into the quiet privacy of their community since their arrival and hope that this will be respected for their neighbors, as well as for them as a family."

Harry and Meghan planted forget-me-nots, which is widely known as Princess Diana's favorite flower, alongside children at the Preschool Learning Center in Los Angeles, which provides support to local low-income families.

Princess Diana died more than 23 years ago, on August 31, 1997, from injuries sustained after a car crash in Paris. Prince Harry has been vocal about the impact his mother's death had on him and receiving therapy to help process his grief.

The New York Times reported that the couple plans to produce documentaries, docuseries, feature films, scripted television shows, and children's programming under their new business. 

"Our focus will be on creating content that informs but also gives hope," Harry and Meghan told the outlet. "As new parents, making inspirational family programming is also important to us."

In a New York Times essay titled "The Losses We Share," Meghan opened up about the "unbearable grief, experienced by many but talked about by few" she had after having a miscarriage over the summer. 

"I knew, as I clutched my firstborn child, that I was losing my second," she wrote. "Hours later, I lay in a hospital bed, holding my husband's hand. I felt the clamminess of his palm and kissed his knuckles, wet from both our tears. Staring at the cold white walls, my eyes glazed over. I tried to imagine how we'd heal."

In the same month the couple sent out their family Christmas card — which was not shared publicly — they also won one of their first legal battles over paparazzi pics of their son, Archie.

"As explained in today's hearing, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have successfully settled a legal claim brought at the beginning of this year against the paparazzi agency Splash UK," a spokesperson for Schillings, the legal representation for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, said in a statement to Town & Country.

"After two long years of pursuing litigation, I am grateful to the courts for holding Associated Newspapers and the Mail on Sunday to account for their illegal and dehumanizing practiced," she wrote in a statement.

"These tactics (and those of their sister publications MailOnline and the Daily Mail) are not new; in fact, they've been going on for far too long without consequence. For these outlets, it's a game. For me and so many others, it's real life, real relationships, and very real sadness. The damage they have done and continue to do runs deep," she continued.

In the statement, she thanked Harry and others for their support.

At the time, a newspaper spokesperson told Business Insider, "We are very surprised by today's summary judgment and disappointed at being denied the chance to have all the evidence heard and tested in open court at a full trial."

"We are carefully considering the judgment's contents and will decide in due course whether to lodge an appeal," the spokesperson added.

The news that Meghan and Harry were expecting their second child was first reported by People and later confirmed in a statement to Business Insider. 

"We can confirm that Archie is going to be a big brother. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are overjoyed to be expecting their second child," a spokesperson for the couple said.

In Meghan and Harry's interview with Oprah, the couple revealed they were expecting a girl, due in the summer.

"The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have confirmed to Her Majesty The Queen that they will not be returning as working members of The Royal Family," Buckingham Palace said in a statement. "While all are saddened by their decision, The Duke and Duchess remain much-loved members of the family."

In addition to losing their involvement with numerous UK charities and patronages, Prince Harry will lose his honorary military appointments with The Royal Marines, the RAF Honington, and the Royal Navy Small Ships and Diving.

People reported that the couple will retain their Duke and Duchess of Sussex titles and will still be referred to as His/Her Royal Highness, though they do not actively use either of their titles.

In a statement released by Prince Harry and Meghan, the couple said they "remain committed to their duty and service to the UK and around the world, and have offered their continued support to the organizations they have represented regardless of official role."

"We can all live a life of service. Service is universal," they concluded.

On March 7, Prince Harry and Meghan's first sit-down interview since leaving the royal family, titled "Oprah with Meghan And Harry: A Primetime Special," aired on CBS in the US. The next day, the special interview aired in the UK.

The couple talked about everything from parenthood to life after leaving the royal family and the pressure they faced prior to doing so. 

In one part of the interview, Prince Harry compared himself to his mother, Princess Diana, and discussed the struggles they both faced as members of the royal family.

"For me, I'm just really relieved and happy to be sitting here talking to you with my wife by my side because I can't begin to imagine what it must have been like for [Diana] going through this process by herself all those years ago," he said in the interview. "Because it has been unbelievably tough for the two of us, but at least we have each other."

Markle also opened up about how she was "naive" before entering the royal family, her struggle with mental health while serving as a senior royal, and "concerns" from the royal family about "how dark [Archie's] skin might be."

In response to the interview, Buckingham Palace in a statement on behalf of the Queen that "the whole family is saddened to learn the full extent of how challenging the last few years have been for Harry and Meghan."

"The issues raised, particularly that of race, are concerning. While some recollections may vary, they are taken very seriously and will be addressed by the family privately," it continued.

Meghan had intended to travel to the UK with her husband to attend Prince Philip's funeral but was not given clearance to fly because of her pregnancy.

Prince Philip died, age 99, on April 9.

"My grandfather was a man of service, honor and great humor," Prince Harry said in a statement sent to Business Insider. "He was authentically himself, with a seriously sharp wit, and could hold the attention of any room due to his charm—and also because you never knew what he might say next."

"He will be remembered as the longest reigning consort to the Monarch, a decorated serviceman, a Prince and a Duke. But to me, like many of you who have lost a loved one or grandparent over the pain of this past year, he was my grandpa," Prince Harry continued.

He also called the late royal a "master of the barbecue, legend of banter, and cheeky right 'til the end."

"Meghan, Archie, and I (as well as your future great-granddaughter) will always hold a special place for you in our hearts," he added.

Prince William and Kate Middleton wed on April 29, 2011.

People reported that Meghan and Harry privately congratulated the couple on the milestone. Queen Elizabeth also publicly congratulated the couple on social media.

Three years after their Windsor Castle royal wedding, Prince Harry and Meghan celebrated the milestone at their new home in Santa Barbara, California.

The couple released an official statement announcing that Lilibet "Lili" Diana was born on Friday, June 4, at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital in Santa Barbara, California. 

"She weighed 7 lbs 11 oz. Both mother and child are healthy and well, and settling in at home," the statement read. 

The name "Lilibet" is the royal family's longtime nickname for Queen Elizabeth, but the couple will call their daughter Lili for short. 

"Lili is named after her great-grandmother, Her Majesty The Queen, whose family nickname is Lilibet," the couple said. "Her middle name, Diana, was chosen to honor her beloved late grandmother, The Princess of Wales."

It's traditional for most royal births to have an announcement posted outside Buckingham Palace (pictured). However, the birth of Lilibet Diana was much more subdued, with the couple releasing a statement on their Archewell website.

"It is with great joy that Prince Harry and Meghan, The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, welcome their daughter, Lilibet 'Lili' Diana Mountbatten-Windsor, to the world," the statement read.

"She is more than we could have ever imagined, and we remain grateful for the love and prayers we've felt from across the globe," the couple said. "Thank you for your continued kindness and support during this very special time for our family."

Unlike when Markle gave birth to Archie, there was no official photo call with the press.

The children's book spoke about the relationship between a father and son from the perspective of a mother. The book featured illustrations by Christian Robinson and became a New York Times bestseller within a week of its release.

Prince Harry could be seen placing his hand on Markle's leg during a volleyball game. Meghan also wore jeans, a far cry from the more dressed-up style she had as a working royal.

"Prince Harry and Meghan, The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are excited and honored to attend The Queen's Platinum Jubilee celebrations this June with their children," the spokesperson said in a statement shared with Business Insider.

However, while the couple and their two children planned to attend the 70th-anniversary celebration of the Queen's reign, Prince Harry and Meghan announced they would not join the Queen on the balcony of Buckingham Palace for the Trooping the Colour parade alongside other members of the royal family.

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The royal couple was spotted at the Trooping the Colour parade, which celebrated Queen Elizabeth's historic 70-year reign. However, they did not appear alongside other members of the royal family on the balcony of Buckingham Palace. 

Following a thanksgiving service at St. Paul's Cathedral, which they attended along with Prince William and Kate Middleton, the couple could be seen being booed by fans as they exited. They did not attend a royal luncheon following the service, The Mirror reported.

Prince Harry and Meghan celebrated their daughter Lilibet's first birthday during Queen Elizabeth's Platinum Jubilee celebrations in London.

A spokesperson for the royal couple told Page Six that Lilibet's birthday party was a "casual, intimate backyard picnic" for "close friends and family" at Frogmore Cottage, the couple's previous residence.

Prince William and Kate Middleton were reportedly invited to the family affair but didn't attend due to a planned trip to Wales. Lilibet was introduced to her namesake, Queen Elizabeth, following the Trooping the Colour parade.

"It's simply a coincidence they fell on the same day," a source told Entertainment Tonight. "There was no intended slight."

Representatives for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Prince William, and Middleton did not respond to requests for comment from Business Insider.

Meghan said she was teaching her son, Archie, that the polite way to pass salt and pepper shakers across a table is by holding them together. She then told the outlet that this reminded her of the way she and Prince Harry are navigating their new life together in Montecito, California. 

"'You never move one without the other,'" she told The Cut. "That's me and Harry. We're like salt and pepper. We always move together."

Queen Elizabeth II died peacefully at Balmoral Castle on September 8, 2022. Her eldest son, King Charles, immediately ascended to the throne following her death.

Prince Harry, Meghan, Prince William, Kate Middleton, and other members of the royal family attended her funeral on September 19. Some 2,000 people also gathered at Westminster Abbey to pay their respects to the Queen.

The couple's new documentary series, "Harry & Meghan," consisted of six episodes and was released on Netflix on December 8. The trailer for the series featured interviews with the couple and behind-the-scenes photos from their royal life. It promised to give an in-depth, personal look at their decision to "step back" from royal life.

"When the stakes are this high, doesn't it make more sense to hear our story from us?" Markle asks in the trailer.

"I had to do everything I could to protect my family," Harry says during an interview. 

The title of the book reflects Harry's position as the "spare" in relation to his older brother, William, the heir to the throne, and his unlikely path to kingship. In the book, Harry discussed his complex relationship with William, describing him as both a "beloved brother" and an "arch nemesis."

The tell-all memoir also detailed his relationship with Markle, including concerns that his sister-in-law Kate Middleton was "going to be compared to, and forced to compete with, Meg." 

Reports emerged in June 2023 that Markle and Harry had ended their partnership with Spotify and would no longer produce content on the platform.

Reports also said that Meghan and Harry would not receive the full $20 million payout from their Spotify deal. 

"The podcast will no longer be produced at Spotify as we are mutually parting ways," a spokesperson for Archewell Audio, the couple's production company, told Business Insider.

In February 2024, Meghan announced that she had signed a new partnership with Lemonada Media, Deadline reported.

The tabloid Radar Online originally reported that the couple was facing "tremendous financial pressure" and a "trial separation" after the end of their Spotify deal, citing an unnamed source who said "that stress coupled with their emotional issues has likely made life a living hell. Taking time apart on different continents will hopefully help them find whatever they need to move on."

However, Page Six disputed the rumors, citing a source close to the couple who said, "It's not true. It's literally made up."

The pair attended a basketball game during the Invictus Games and a Beyoncé concert at the SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, dispelling speculation that the couple had separated.

The couple, wearing matching silver outfits, was spotted dancing together and kissing in a private box at the concert. 

The New York Post reported that, according to a trademark application filed by Meghan's lawyers and reviewed by the outlet, Meghan's new brand will sell tableware, drinkware, kitchen linens, jams, marmalade, cookbooks, and other products. 

Tatler also reported in June 2024 that the first product available for purchase by the public will be rosé wine. Meghan joins a long list of celebrities who have their own alcohol brands. 

"These trips are about us being able to go out and go and focus on the things that mean so much to us," Meghan, who recently found out she is part-Nigerian, told People. "And being able to be on the ground, to us, is what it's all about."

People reported that Nigeria's chief of defense staff, General Christopher Musa, invited the couple to visit the country. The trip was not meant to compensate for other royal family members stepping back from public duties — both King Charles and Kate Middleton were battling cancer. Kate is now cancer-free and plans to resume public work next year.

People reported that the couple had not received invitations from Harry's family to attend the annual event, which celebrated King Charles' second birthday as monarch. 

"I was thinking about, in the past few years of having Thanksgiving here, like many of us, I think you always make sure there's room at the table for your friends who don't have family, which is really key," Meghan told Marie Claire in a recent interview.

"We're always making sure we have something fun to do," she said. "Like any other family, you spend time having a great meal, and then what do you do? Play games, all the same stuff, someone brings a guitar — fun."

In a conversation with New York Times columnist and DealBook founder Andrew Ross Sorkin during a panel at the 2024 DealBook Summit hosted by The New York Times, Harry joked about the constant reports and attention he and his wife receive from the press — positive and negative. 

"Apparently we've bought or moved house 10, 12 times. We've apparently divorced maybe 10, 12 times as well," he said, laughing, People reported. "So it's just like, 'what?'"

"It's hard to keep up with, but that's why you just sort of ignore it. The people I feel most sorry about are the trolls," he continued. "Their hopes are just built and built, and it's like, 'Yes, yes, yes, yes, yes,' and then it doesn't happen. So I feel sorry for them. Genuinely, I do."

Harry also said that he enjoys his life in the US and doesn't regret leaving the UK, adding it's what he believes his mother, Princess Diana, would have wanted for him. 

 "I very much enjoy living here and bringing up my kids here. It's a part of my life that I never thought that I was gonna live," he told Sorkin. 

"I feel as though it's the life that my mom wanted for me," he continued. "To be able to do the things I'm able to do with my kids that I undoubtedly wouldn't be able to do in the UK — it's huge. I'm hugely grateful for that."