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Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, is an American-born actress and the wife of Prince Harry.
On January 8, 2020, Meghan and Harry announced that they would be stepping back from their royal duties, with an aim toward financial independence. They said they plan on splitting time between Britain and North America.
Here are some other facts about the duchess.