Meghan Markle had connections with the Royal Family before she even met Prince Harry. The 41 year old was born and raised in Los Angeles, California, and rose to fame when she landed the role of Rachel Zane in US legal drama Suits in 2011 - a part she went on to play for seven seasons.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex met in 2016 and went on to marry two years later . But prior to their meeting, and despite her American roots, Meghan was possibly more connected to Harry than she knew.The former actress was friends with six people connected to the British monarchy.
Here's who... Millie Mackintosh Millie Mackintosh, best known for her role in E4 show Made In Chelsea, is often called the Quality Street heiress, because her family was behind the Mackintosh confectionery brand.
She rose to fame in 2011 when she made her MIC debut but she quit during series five. It is believed Meghan and Millie were introduced by mutual pals while holidaying in 2016 and instantly hit it off.
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