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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

 
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  Through my work I am fortunate to meet some incredible, interesting and inspirational people and over the past 2 ½ years I feel honoured to have spent much time with the Duke and Duchess of Sussex. With Meghan, what began as a client relationship quickly turned into a dear friendship and she welcomed me into their lives. I feel very grateful to be a small part of their journey observing the passion for everything they do and compassion for the causes and people they meet, but also to witness the moments other people don’t see. Who they are at home, as parents, as partners, and friends, the kind and very down to earth people they are when no one is watching. Every day we learn something new and I have been taught so much by them, and I always leave our time together feeling fulfilled and inspired to help people in any small ways I can. I am happy to share with fond memories some of these glowing skin moments I helped create for Meghan with our natural approach to beauty and look forward to many more in the future. And to Meghan, Harry and little Archie: sending lots of love and positivity during this transition. I know there will be so many ways you will continue to touch people’s lives and enable positive change and we can’t wait to see what you do next. See you soon and thank you for everything you do. SC x #harryandmeghan #thedukeandduchessofsussex #sarahchapman #skinesis A post shared by  Sarah Chapman Skinesis (@skinesis) on Apr 3, 2020 at 6:04am PDT

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.