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Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan's royal love story in photos

USA TODAY
Updated May 19, 2026, 7:24 a.m. ET
Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan's love story is better than fiction. The British royal and former "Suits" star married at Windsor Castle on May 19, 2018, but have since distanced themselves from the monarchy — for reasons detailed in Harry's memoir as well as their Netflix docuseries — and settled down in Duchess Meghan's home state of California with their two children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet . As they continue to build a media empire and perform philanthropy work across the globe, let's take a look back at their relationship over the years, starting with Harry and Meghan greeting members of the public at the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia in Sydney on April 17, 2026.
Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan's love story is better than fiction.

The British royal and former "Suits" star married at Windsor Castle on May 19, 2018, but have since distanced themselves from the monarchy — for reasons detailed in Harry's memoir as well as their Netflix docuseries — and settled down in Duchess Meghan's home state of California with their two children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet.

As they continue to build a media empire and perform philanthropy work across the globe, let's take a look back at their relationship over the years, starting with Harry and Meghan greeting members of the public at the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia in Sydney on April 17, 2026.
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Prince Harry, right, and Duchess Meghan arrive at the Australian National Veterans Arts Museum in Melbourne, Australia, on April 14, 2026.
Prince Harry, right, and Duchess Meghan arrive at the Australian National Veterans Arts Museum in Melbourne, Australia, on April 14, 2026.
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Duchess Meghan, left, and Prince Harry attend the 75th NBA All-Star Game at Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California, on Feb. 15, 2026.
Duchess Meghan, left, and Prince Harry attend the 75th NBA All-Star Game at Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California, on Feb. 15, 2026.
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Prince Harry, from left, tennis star Serena Williams and Duchess Meghan attend the 2025 Baby2Baby Gala in West Hollywood, California, on Nov. 8, 2025.
Prince Harry, from left, tennis star Serena Williams and Duchess Meghan attend the 2025 Baby2Baby Gala in West Hollywood, California, on Nov. 8, 2025.
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Prince Harry, right, and Duchess Meghan look on from the stands during Game 4 of the 2025 World Series between the Toronto Blue Jays and the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Oct. 28, 2025.
Prince Harry, right, and Duchess Meghan look on from the stands during Game 4 of the 2025 World Series between the Toronto Blue Jays and the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Oct. 28, 2025.
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Prince Harry, left, and Duchess Meghan attend the Whistler Welcome Celebration during the Invictus Games in Whistler, Canada, on Feb. 10, 2025.
Prince Harry, left, and Duchess Meghan attend the Whistler Welcome Celebration during the Invictus Games in Whistler, Canada, on Feb. 10, 2025.
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Prince Harry, right, and Duchess Meghan pose with dancers during a visit to the National Centre for the Arts in Bogota, Colombia, on Aug. 15, 2024.
Prince Harry, right, and Duchess Meghan pose with dancers during a visit to the National Centre for the Arts in Bogota, Colombia, on Aug. 15, 2024.
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Prince Harry, left, and Duchess Meghan meet with children during their visit to the Lightway Academy in Nigeria, as part of celebrations for the Invictus Games anniversary, on May 10, 2024.
Prince Harry, left, and Duchess Meghan meet with children during their visit to the Lightway Academy in Nigeria, as part of celebrations for the Invictus Games anniversary, on May 10, 2024.
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Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan watch a dance being performed at the Lightway Academy in Nigeria on May 10, 2024.
Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan watch a dance being performed at the Lightway Academy in Nigeria on May 10, 2024.
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Prince Harry, left, and Duchess Meghan attend the "Invictus Games One Year to Go" event in Whistler, Canada, on Feb. 14, 2024.
Prince Harry, left, and Duchess Meghan attend the "Invictus Games One Year to Go" event in Whistler, Canada, on Feb. 14, 2024.
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Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan celebrate a Vancouver Canucks goal during the third period of the NHL game against the San Jose Sharks at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, Canada, on Nov. 20, 2023.
Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan celebrate a Vancouver Canucks goal during the third period of the NHL game against the San Jose Sharks at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, Canada, on Nov. 20, 2023.
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Duchess Meghan, left, and Prince Harry stride holding hands as they arrive at the 2023 Invictus Games in Düsseldorf, Germany, on Sept. 13, 2023.
Duchess Meghan, left, and Prince Harry stride holding hands as they arrive at the 2023 Invictus Games in Düsseldorf, Germany, on Sept. 13, 2023.
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Duchess Meghan, left, gives a speech with Prince Harry by her side at the "Friends @ Home" event during Day 3 of the Invictus Games at the Station Airport in Düsseldorf, Germany, on Sept. 12, 2023.
Duchess Meghan, left, gives a speech with Prince Harry by her side at the "Friends @ Home" event during Day 3 of the Invictus Games at the Station Airport in Düsseldorf, Germany, on Sept. 12, 2023.
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Prince Harry, right, and Duchess Meghan attend the closing ceremony of the 2023 Invictus Games at Merkur Spiel-Arena in Düsseldorf, Germany, on Sept. 16, 2023.
Prince Harry, right, and Duchess Meghan attend the closing ceremony of the 2023 Invictus Games at Merkur Spiel-Arena in Düsseldorf, Germany, on Sept. 16, 2023.
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Prince Harry, left, and Duchess Meghan appear together at the Invictus Games "One Year to Go" launch event on Sept. 6, 2022.
Prince Harry, left, and Duchess Meghan appear together at the Invictus Games "One Year to Go" launch event on Sept. 6, 2022.
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Prince Harry, right, and Duchess Meghan attend the opening ceremony of the 2022 One Young World Summit at the Bridgewater Hall in Manchester, England, on Sept. 5, 2022.
Prince Harry, right, and Duchess Meghan attend the opening ceremony of the 2022 One Young World Summit at the Bridgewater Hall in Manchester, England, on Sept. 5, 2022.
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Duchess Meghan, left, and Prince Harry color-coordinate during a trip to New York on Sept. 23, 2021. Meghan wore navy blue from head to toe, including her slacks, blazer, turtleneck and heels. Meanwhile, Harry donned a suit and tie.
Duchess Meghan, left, and Prince Harry color-coordinate during a trip to New York on Sept. 23, 2021. Meghan wore navy blue from head to toe, including her slacks, blazer, turtleneck and heels. Meanwhile, Harry donned a suit and tie. 
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Prince Harry, left, and Duchess Meghan landed on Time magazine's annual list of the 100 most influential people in the world in September 2021. The outlet praised the couple for "springing into action" and using their platform for good.
Prince Harry, left, and Duchess Meghan landed on Time magazine's annual list of the 100 most influential people in the world in September 2021. The outlet praised the couple for "springing into action" and using their platform for good. 
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During an exclusive interview with Oprah Winfrey, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex revealed they were expecting their second child, a baby girl. Lilibet "Lili" Diana Mountbatten-Windsor was born in June 2021.
During an exclusive interview with Oprah Winfrey, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex revealed they were expecting their second child, a baby girl. Lilibet "Lili" Diana Mountbatten-Windsor was born in June 2021.
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Prince Harry, left, and Duchess Meghan attend the annual Commonwealth Service at Westminster Abbey in London on March 9, 2020.
Prince Harry, left, and Duchess Meghan attend the annual Commonwealth Service at Westminster Abbey in London on March 9, 2020.
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Duchess Meghan, left, and Prince Harry attend the 2019 Commonwealth Day Service in central London on March 11, 2019.
Duchess Meghan, left, and Prince Harry attend the 2019 Commonwealth Day Service in central London on March 11, 2019.
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Duchess Meghan, left, and Prince Harry attend The Mountbatten Festival of Music at the Royal Albert Hall in London on March 7, 2019.
Duchess Meghan, left, and Prince Harry attend The Mountbatten Festival of Music at the Royal Albert Hall in London on March 7, 2019. 
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In hindsight, we'd really like to know what Harry, center, was telling his grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II, left, at the wedding of his cousin Princess Eugenie, not pictured, on Oct. 12, 2018.
In hindsight, we'd really like to know what Harry, center, was telling his grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II, left, at the wedding of his cousin Princess Eugenie, not pictured, on Oct. 12, 2018.
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Five months after their wedding, Prince Harry, right, and Duchess Meghan made an official visit to Sussex in Chichester, England, on Oct. 3, 2018. The couple married on May 19, 2018, in Windsor and were christened the Duke and Duchess of Sussex by Queen Elizabeth II on the morning of their nuptials.
Five months after their wedding, Prince Harry, right, and Duchess Meghan made an official visit to Sussex in Chichester, England, on Oct. 3, 2018.

The couple married on May 19, 2018, in Windsor and were christened the Duke and Duchess of Sussex by Queen Elizabeth II on the morning of their nuptials.
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The Duke and Duchess were greeted by well-wishers upon their arrival in Sussex.
The Duke and Duchess were greeted by well-wishers upon their arrival in Sussex.
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During their visit to Sussex in October 2018, Prince Harry, right, and Duchess Meghan helped open the University of Chichester's Technology Park.
During their visit to Sussex in October 2018, Prince Harry, right, and Duchess Meghan helped open the University of Chichester's Technology Park.
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Prince Harry, left, and Duchess Meghan, center, commemorate Anzac Day on April 25, 2018. The day highlights the first major military action Australian and New Zealand forces made during World War I.
Prince Harry, left, and Duchess Meghan, center, commemorate Anzac Day on April 25, 2018. The day highlights the first major military action Australian and New Zealand forces made during World War I.
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Duchess Meghan, center, and Prince Harry, right, sit with Harry's brother, Prince William, during the service of Thanksgiving and Commemoration at Westminster Abbey in London on April 25, 2018.
Duchess Meghan, center, and Prince Harry, right, sit with Harry's brother, Prince William, during the service of Thanksgiving and Commemoration at Westminster Abbey in London on April 25, 2018.
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Earlier in the day, Duchess Meghan, left, and Prince Harry attended a dawn service in Hyde Park Corner. Meghan wore a gray Smythe coat for the occasion.
Earlier in the day, Duchess Meghan, left, and Prince Harry attended a dawn service in Hyde Park Corner. Meghan wore a gray Smythe coat for the occasion.
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Duchess Meghan, left, and Prince Harry attend a memorial service in London on April 23, 2018. The memorial commemorated the 25th anniversary of the murder of Stephen Lawrence, a black British teen who was killed in a racially motivated attack.
Duchess Meghan, left, and Prince Harry attend a memorial service in London on April 23, 2018. The memorial commemorated the 25th anniversary of the murder of Stephen Lawrence, a black British teen who was killed in a racially motivated attack.
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Duchess Meghan, left, and Prince Harry matched in navy blue while attending Queen Elizabeth II's birthday concert at the Royal Albert Hall in London on April 21, 2018. Meghan opted for a navy-blue cape dress by Stella McCartney with matching suede pumps by Manolo Blahnik and a gold clutch by Naeem Khan.
Duchess Meghan, left, and Prince Harry matched in navy blue while attending Queen Elizabeth II's birthday concert at the Royal Albert Hall in London on April 21, 2018.

Meghan opted for a navy-blue cape dress by Stella McCartney with matching suede pumps by Manolo Blahnik and a gold clutch by Naeem Khan.
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Prince Harry, left, and Duchess Meghan step out in Bath, England to attend the U.K. team trials for the Invictus Games on April 6, 2018.
Prince Harry, left, and Duchess Meghan step out in Bath, England to attend the U.K. team trials for the Invictus Games on April 6, 2018.
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Two months before their wedding, Prince Harry, right, and Duchess Meghan embarked on their first official joint visit to Northern Ireland on March 23, 2018.
Two months before their wedding, Prince Harry, right, and Duchess Meghan embarked on their first official joint visit to Northern Ireland on March 23, 2018.
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During the couple's trip, the Duke and Duchess visited the Eikon Exhibition Centre and attended "Amazing the Space," a youth-led peace-building initiative.
During the couple's trip, the Duke and Duchess visited the Eikon Exhibition Centre and attended "Amazing the Space," a youth-led peace-building initiative.
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Prince Harry, right, and Duchess Meghan attend the Commonwealth Day Service at Westminster Abbey in London on March 12, 2018. The event marked Meghan's first joint appearance with the royal family.
Prince Harry, right, and Duchess Meghan attend the Commonwealth Day Service at Westminster Abbey in London on March 12, 2018. The event marked Meghan's first joint appearance with the royal family.
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Prince Harry, second from left, and Duchess Meghan walk alongside Prince William, right, and Princess Kate during the service.
Prince Harry, second from left, and Duchess Meghan walk alongside Prince William, right, and Princess Kate during the service.
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After the service, the British royals, including Duchess Meghan, met with school children in the abbey dean's yard. Meghan crouched to receive a posy of flowers from a young girl.
After the service, the British royals, including Duchess Meghan, met with school children in the abbey dean's yard. Meghan crouched to receive a posy of flowers from a young girl.
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Duchess Meghan, left, and Prince Harry visit Millennium Point, a destination providing workspace to organizations focused on STEM and education, in Birmingham, England on March 8, 2018.
Duchess Meghan, left, and Prince Harry visit Millennium Point, a destination providing workspace to organizations focused on STEM and education, in Birmingham, England on March 8, 2018.
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Prince Harry, left, and Duchess Meghan walk together during Meghan's first visit to Scotland in Edinburgh on Feb. 13, 2018.
Prince Harry, left, and Duchess Meghan walk together during Meghan's first visit to Scotland in Edinburgh on Feb. 13, 2018.
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A crowd of fans waited hours in chilly weather to greet the Duke and Duchess during a walkabout at Edinburgh Castle.
A crowd of fans waited hours in chilly weather to greet the Duke and Duchess during a walkabout at Edinburgh Castle.
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Prince Harry, left, and Duchess Meghan are introduced to Cruachan IV, the Shetland pony Regimental mascot for the Black Watch.
Prince Harry, left, and Duchess Meghan are introduced to Cruachan IV, the Shetland pony Regimental mascot for the Black Watch.
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After their visit to Edinburgh Castle, the couple moved on to Social Bite, a café that helps feed the homeless and a favorite charity for Prince Harry.
After their visit to Edinburgh Castle, the couple moved on to Social Bite, a café that helps feed the homeless and a favorite charity for Prince Harry.
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Prince Harry, left, and Duchess Meghan walk the corridors of the Palace of Holyroodhouse, the seat of Scottish royalty, on Feb. 13, 2018.
Prince Harry, left, and Duchess Meghan walk the corridors of the Palace of Holyroodhouse, the seat of Scottish royalty, on Feb. 13, 2018.
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The couple attended a reception for young people during their visit to the Palace of Holyroodhouse. Meghan's all-black outfit included sailor-style Veronica Beard palazzo pants and high heels.
The couple attended a reception for young people during their visit to the Palace of Holyroodhouse. Meghan's all-black outfit included sailor-style Veronica Beard palazzo pants and high heels.
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Duchess Meghan, right, and Prince Harry visit Wales on Jan. 18, 2018.
Duchess Meghan, right, and Prince Harry visit Wales on Jan. 18, 2018.
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For her visit to Cardiff Castle, Duchess Meghan, left, wore a black Stella McCartney coat cinched with a wide ribbon-style belt, plus black boots. She carried a mini saddlebag purse by the British brand Demellier.
For her visit to Cardiff Castle, Duchess Meghan, left, wore a black Stella McCartney coat cinched with a wide ribbon-style belt, plus black boots. She carried a mini saddlebag purse by the British brand Demellier.
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Two primary school children, Harry Smith and Megan Taylor, present a wedding gift – a Celtic love spoon in a red box – to Prince Harry, right, and Duchess Meghan, second from right, during the engaged couple's visit to Cardiff.
Two primary school children, Harry Smith and Megan Taylor, present a wedding gift – a Celtic love spoon in a red box – to Prince Harry, right, and Duchess Meghan, second from right, during the engaged couple's visit to Cardiff.
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Prince Harry, right, and Duchess Meghan attend a street dance class during their visit to Star Hub in Cardiff, Wales, on Jan. 18, 2018. Under her Stella McCartney coat, Meghan wore a wide-shouldered jacket in wool herringbone by Theory with black jeans.
Prince Harry, right, and Duchess Meghan attend a street dance class during their visit to Star Hub in Cardiff, Wales, on Jan. 18, 2018.

Under her Stella McCartney coat, Meghan wore a wide-shouldered jacket in wool herringbone by Theory with black jeans.
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Prince Harry, right, and Duchess Meghan visit Reprezent 107.3 FM in London on Jan. 9, 2018.
Prince Harry, right, and Duchess Meghan visit Reprezent 107.3 FM in London on Jan. 9, 2018.
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Prince Harry, back right, Duchess Meghan, second from back right, King Charles III, back left, Queen Camilla, second from back left, follow Queen Elizabeth II, front left, and Prince Philip after attending the royal family's traditional Christmas Day church service.
Prince Harry, back right, Duchess Meghan, second from back right, King Charles III, back left, Queen Camilla, second from back left, follow Queen Elizabeth II, front left, and Prince Philip after attending the royal family's traditional Christmas Day church service.
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Duchess Meghan, right, joins Prince Harry for her first pre-Christmas lunch at Buckingham Palace in London on Dec. 20, 2017.
Duchess Meghan, right, joins Prince Harry for her first pre-Christmas lunch at Buckingham Palace in London on Dec. 20, 2017.
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Prince Harry, right, and Duchess Meghan ventured on their first official engagement in Nottingham, England, on Dec. 1, 2017.
Prince Harry, right, and Duchess Meghan ventured on their first official engagement in Nottingham, England, on Dec. 1, 2017.
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Meghan, right, also gave royal onlookers a nice view of her engagement ring, which featured two diamonds from Princess Diana's personal collection.
Meghan, right, also gave royal onlookers a nice view of her engagement ring, which featured two diamonds from Princess Diana's personal collection.
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Prince Harry, left, and Duchess Meghan pose for photos the day of their engagement announcement in the Sunken Gardens at Kensington Palace in London on Nov. 27, 2017.
Prince Harry, left, and Duchess Meghan pose for photos the day of their engagement announcement in the Sunken Gardens at Kensington Palace in London on Nov. 27, 2017.
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The center stone for Meghan's engagement ring, which Harry designed, comes from Botswana.
The center stone for Meghan's engagement ring, which Harry designed, comes from Botswana.
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Duchess Meghan, left, and Prince Harry attend the 2017 Invictus Games in Toronto on Sept. 25, 2017. The outing marked the first time the couple was photographed at a public event.
Duchess Meghan, left, and Prince Harry attend the 2017 Invictus Games in Toronto on Sept. 25, 2017. The outing marked the first time the couple was photographed at a public event.
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