They were pitted against each other almost from the start. Not long after Meghan Markle and Prince Harry announced their engagement, the British press stepped up its racially tinged coverage of the American actress by comparing her to the last “commoner” to join the royal family: Prince William’s wife,

Despite tensions within the British Royal Family, Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle share a common interest in beekeeping. Both have been public about their enthusiasm for the hobby, showcasing their involvement through various activities.

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry had to meet each other’s families before tying the knot. Shortly after Harry proposed, the couple sat down for a BBC interview as an engaged couple. Harry shared what it was like for Markle to meet his brother and sister-in-law for the first time.