Meghan Markle has repeatedly found herself at the center of numerous controversies ever since news broke that she and England's beloved bachelor, Prince Harry, got engaged on November 27, 2017.

The duchess brought a new factor into the British monarchy. Known for sticking to a traditional and archaic system, Meghan's entry gave the British royal family a unique flair, and with it, an endless amount of controversies.

Markle had a budding career and Hollywood ambitions prior to meeting the prince. She hoped it would translate well into royal life. Unfortunately, her different views and modern take on life greatly offended the British people and the press.

British tabloids regularly picked Meghan apart. In an interview with ITV, the former actress revealed she struggled to cope through pregnancy and the pressures of the press as a member of the monarchy. She also said her friends previously warned her about the tabloids' ruthlessness but admitted she thought it would be "at least be fair."

After years of enduring the rumours, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle announced their decision to step down as senior royal members of the family, saying the life was not sustainable for them. The announcement drew a lot of flak from the public. Prince Harry defended their decision, saying "there was no other option" if he wants to lead a "more peaceful life" away from the media.

Down to Earth

  Despite how the British media portrays her, Meghan is still very well-liked elsewhere. Sarah Chapman, her former facialist of almost three years, described the duchess as a "dear friend who is very kind and down to earth." Chapman also said Markle is a compassionate human, showing care for all the causes and people they meet. Catherine St-Laurent, the couple's chief of staff, said Meghan has a deep commitment to improving lives and leaving a positive impact on society. She also said the duchess plans to inspire people to act through listening and learning. Queen Elizabeth also had nothing but kind words for the pair after they announced their decision to leave their royal duties. She was often seen giggling and smiling beside Markle in their many official engagements. "Hary, Meghan, and Archie will always be much-loved members of my family," the queen said. The pair officially stepped down from their royal duties on March 31.

Moving forward

Disneynature, an independent film unit of Walt Disney Studios, recently released a nature documentary named Elephant which was narrated by none other than Meghan Markle herself.The documentary, which tells the story of a herd of elephants crossing the Sahara desert, was well-received by fans around the world. Viewers flocked to social media to praise Meghan's strong voice, calling the film "glorious."

The couple also launched a charitable organization on Monday. According to a released statement, the charity aims to tackle the global pandemic, COVID-19.

The couple, along with their 10-month-old child, is currently residing in Los Angeles, eager to start a new phase in their lives.