So, Harry was not the first to put a ring around Meghan’s finger, but Meghan was not the first lady that Harry was madly in love with. Chelsy Davy is what is known as Harry’s mythological ex. The two dated on and off after meeting for the first time in South Africa.
A beautiful blond that just couldn’t handle the pressure of being related to a royal or being in the celebrity spotlight all the time, and ended their relationship after seven years of dating. Things ended peacefully between the two, and Meghan even approved of Chelsy attending the royal wedding.
From Cali to Kensington
The prince and the duchess had two very different childhoods. While the former actress grew up in California and spent most of her young years living in Crenshaw, Harry spent his days playing on the lavish, well-manicured lawns of Kensington Palace. And while Meghan’s summers were spent soaking up the rays on the beaches of Los Angeles, now she’s on royal mummy duty and is lucky to find a few seconds to herself each day.
The duchess was recently criticized for her behavior during an appearance at Wimbledon, during which time one official said, “she was a nightmare.” Fans in the area were also not too happy after her bodyguards ordered them not to snap any photos with their cell phones. Apparently, Meghan just wanted to have a nice outing and was sort of over having everyone in her face for pictures.
Harry is Not His Real Name
So we know that Meghan is not the Duchess's first given name, but what about HRH Prince Harry? Was he named that at birth? Apparently not. It's Henry. It's actually Henry Charles Albert David, and because he's a member of the royal family, he doesn't have a last name, like us simple people. Just imagine a life without a last name.
So, if Harry doesn't have a last name, does this mean that baby Archie doesn't have one either? Not necessarily. Archie's full name is Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor. Their daughter Lili goes by Lilibet Diana Mountbatten-Windsor, honoring Harry’s mother and grandmother.
A Princess, But Not “Princess Meghan”
Little girls all over America dream of being a princess someday and Meghan has shown them that anything is possible! But officially speaking, she won’t be claiming the formal title of Princess. Rather, when she and Harry tied the knot, they became the Duke and Duchess of Sussex. Technically speaking, though, she’s still considered a princess. Confusing, we know! Incredibly, Meghan wasn’t the first woman (or actress, even) in America to live the dream.
Grace Kelly is a gorgeous actress that graced the screens back in the 1950s. And in the same way that Meghan captured Prince Harry’s heart, Grace stole the heart of Prince Rainier of Monaco. The two were married, and the starlet was then known as Princess Grace. But that isn’t the only thing the Royals have in common – they also both quit acting after the nuptials. But hey, if being a princess isn’t the role of a lifetime, we don’t know what is!
She Loves Her American Roots
While some members of the royal family may consider Meghan to be a little too Americanized, she isn’t about to change herself for anyone. No siree! She’s proud of who she is and where she comes from and knows that it’s what makes her so strong (and let’s not forget opinionated!)
Apparently, the late Duke of Edinburgh approved, too, with a source saying that he liked the Duchess because “she’s bold.” Word is it’s because Archie already spends enough time around his British family, and she wants him to be well-rounded, knowing that he has roots in the UK as well as the US.