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The 10 most surprising things we learned about Prince Harry and Meghan Markle from royal biography 'Finding Freedom'
The 10 most surprising things we learned about Prince Harry and Meghan Markle from royal biography 'Finding Freedom'
Mikhaila FrielAug 12, 2020, 22:22 IST
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex.Phil Noble/Pool/Getty Images
"Finding Freedom: Harry and Meghan and the Making of a Modern Royal Family" by Omid Scobie and Carolyn Durand was released on August 11.
Scobie and Durand spoke to anonymous sources close to the story to give fans a behind-the-scenes glimpse into their relationship and their royal exit.
The book claims to give insight into both small and major details, from their date nights in front of the TV at Kensington Palace, to how Markle was finally introduced to the Queen.
"The Duke and Duchess of Sussex were not interviewed and did not contribute to 'Finding Freedom,'" a spokesperson for the couple said when approached by Insider.
"This book is based on the authors' own experiences as members of the royal press corps and their own independent reporting," they added.
Here are the most surprising things we learned from the biography.
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1. Meghan Markle's newfound stardom from "Suits" was reportedly a factor in the breakdown of her first marriage
Meghan Markle and her first husband Trevor Engelson.
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2. Despite their celebrity status, the early days of Markle and Harry's relationship were pretty normal
Markle and Harry at their first official appearance together at the Invictus Games in 2017.
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3. Those close to Markle believe a palace aide may have been responsible for a false story about her making Kate Middleton cry
The Duchess of Cambridge and the Duchess of Sussex at Trooping the Colour 2018.
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4. Markle's first meeting with Prince William went surprisingly well, despite his reported reservations about her relationship with his brother
The Duke of Cambridge and The Duchess of Sussex greet one another before a royal engagement.
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5. Harry's rift with William affected his relationship with the Cambridge children
Princess Charlotte and Prince George.
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6. The Queen gifted Markle a pair of pearl and diamond earrings on the day of their first royal engagement together
The Duchess of Sussex and the Queen during their first joint outing in Chester, England.
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7. The Duchess of Sussex apparently sees Prince Charles as a "second father"
Prince Charles and Meghan Markle at her wedding.
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8. Kate's sister, Pippa Middleton, was reportedly reluctant to invite Markle to her 2017 nuptials
Kate and Pippa Middleton attended Wimbledon with Meghan Markle in 2019.
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9. Princess Eugenie was reportedly upset that Markle announced her pregnancy at her wedding
Markle at Princess Eugenie's wedding.
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10. Markle had to take part in hostage and kidnap training before becoming a member of the royal family
The Duchess of Sussex.
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