Meghan DuchessofSussex

Meghan, Duchess of Sussex

Public profile of Meghan Markle, born August 4, 1981, in Canoga Park, California. Actress, humanitarian, and media producer, widely known for her work with Archewell and her marriage to Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex.

Biographical highlights

• Born: August 4, 1981, Canoga Park, Los Angeles, California.
• Education: Northwestern University, studied theatre and international studies.
• Acting career: Best known for the TV series Suits (2011–2018).
• Marriage: Married Prince Harry on May 19, 2018.
• Children: Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor (b. May 6, 2019) and Lilibet Diana Mountbatten-Windsor (b. June 4, 2021).
• Residence: Montecito, California, USA.

News and public developments (through 2024)

• Stepped back from senior royal duties in 2020 and operates primarily from the United States.
• Founded Archewell Foundation in 2020 to advance compassion, well‑being, and service with focus areas including education, gender equality, and humanitarian relief.
• Signed a multi‑year production deal with Netflix in 2020 to develop films and series via Archewell Productions.
• Netflix released a documentary series about the couple’s life and experiences in 2022, titled Harry & Meghan.
• Heart of Invictus, a Netflix docuseries about the Invictus Games produced by Archewell Productions, premiered in 2023.
• Published The Bench (2021), Meghan’s first picture book for children, illustrated by Christian Robinson.
• Continues public-facing initiatives through Archewell, highlighting themes such as women’s empowerment, mental health, and civic engagement.

Archewell: projects and initiatives

• Archewell Foundation (launched 2020) — philanthropic platform supporting compassionate action and community projects worldwide.
• Archewell Productions and Archewell Audio — development of film, television, and audio content for streaming platforms.
• Archetypes — podcast series launched in 2022 exploring stereotypes affecting women and society, featuring conversations with various guests.
• The Bench (2021) — children’s picture book depicting family and togetherness, published by Random House in the US and by Pan Macmillan in the UK.
• Heart of Invictus (2023) — Netflix docuseries highlighting Invictus Games athletes and their journeys, under Archewell Productions.

Social media and official channels

Meghan and Harry use Archewell-branded channels for public communication. Official channels include:

• Archewell Foundation website: archewell.com
• Instagram: archewell (official Archewell accounts)
• X (formerly Twitter): archewell (official Archewell accounts)

Family and public life

Meghan and Prince Harry are parents to Archie and Lilibet. The couple maintains a public profile centered on philanthropic work, media projects, and advocacy around health, education, and gender equality, with ongoing collaborations through Archewell.