Meghan Markle has been in the spotlight ever since she and Prince Harry started dating, but the attention grew even more after they left England and the royal family.

In 2016, a friend introduced them, hoping they would hit it off and possibly start a romantic relationship.

Not long after, they went public with their romance, and Meghan grabbed attention for dating the world’s most eligible bachelor at the time.

While Meghan was already known in Hollywood, it wasn’t to the extent that she would later become famous. The curiosity surrounding their relationship quickly spread across the globe.

The couple’s quick engagement caught everyone’s attention. After their wedding in May 2018, they announced in October that they were expecting their first child.

Meghan’s entry into the British royal family would be challenging, as she would have to adapt to a completely new way of life, deal with strict rules, and face prejudice from some who wouldn’t accept her because she was an American black actress.

Meghan faced so much media criticism that Kensington Palace had to release a statement asking the press to stop attacking her in their stories. After becoming exhausted by the constant pressure, the couple decided to leave England and step away from royal duties.