Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s relationship has made headlines since they were first linked in 2016.

Today, Meghan and Harry’s life looks quite different since their departure from royal duties in 2020.

Violet’s father is a friend of Prince Charles, according to E!

Meghan Markle, Prince Harry smiling

News, and so she herself has been close to Harry for years.

Meghan met the socialite through her work with Ralph Lauren, and the two became fast friends.

An anonymous source told E!

Prince Harry, Meghan Markle in 2018

The rest, as they say, is history.

Fun fact: von Westenholz’s husband is namedArchie… just like the couple’s young son.

And he’s remained closely involved with the cause over the years.

Prince Harry, Meghan Markle, African students

PerPopSugar, Meghan sat in the crowd but not next to Harry during the opening ceremony.

), but after meeting Meghan Markle, his life changed quite a bit.

He even gave up drinking while she was pregnant and also cut out smoking, according to the publication.

Prince Harry, Meghan Markle, surrounded by onlookers

An anonymous friend told the paper how happy Harry seemed and that he had also shed some pounds.

But how he actually proposed came as a surprise to many.

While it wasn’t then an official proposal, they both knew marriage was the end goal.

Meghan Markle, Prince Harry laughing

BabyArchie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsorwas born on May 6, 2019.

TheDaily Maileven accused Meghan of supporting drug cartels, murder, and environmental abuse by simply eating avocado toast.

When it was announced her father accepted money frompaparazzi, the couple was faced with yet another media circus.

Prince Harry, Meghan Markle walking

In a 2019 interview with Tom Bradby, the couple admitted their individual struggles (viaITV).

AsHarry told Oprah Winfreyin 2021, he was worried about “history repeating itself.”

Instead, they posted a statement on theirInstagram accountupon returning to the UK in early January.

Prince Harry, Meghan Markle smiling together

Their new home might not be near a castle, but it certainly is fit for a royal.

Meghan’s mother, Doria Ragland, lives nearby in Los Angeles (perHello!

), so the couple has grandma nearby for family support, too.

Prince Harry, Meghan Markle kissing at wedding

We found out some fun facts like the new royal baby’s gender (a girl!

Another royal wedding guest-turned-interviewer is James Corden, who hosts “The Late Late Show” on CBS.

Corden filmed a lightheartedsegmentwith Harry just a week before the bombshell Oprah interview aired.

Meghan Markle, Prince Harry, son Archie

As a former TV actress, it’s no surprise that Meghan’s pals includeSerena Williamsand Priyanka Chopra.

“Megs … she was always meant for big things,” Chopra toldEllein a 2019 interview.

Coincidentally, the two met during an event hosted by Elle in 2016, per the magazine.

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But the one argument made public was about Harry’s mental health (viaPeople).

Harry also confessed that he realized he needed to properly address his mental health or else lose his relationship.

They work together onArchewell, the organization they launched in April 2020 (viaHarper’s Bazaar).

Meghan Markle, Prince Harry holding umbrella

One of their projects is an animated Netflix show called “Pearl” (per Hello!

), in which Meghan partnered with their friend David Furnish.

Sounds like the pair has quite a lot on their hands even without carrying out royal duties!

Prince Harry, Meghan Markle speaking

Prince Harry speaking

James Corden, Harry drinking tea on bus

Meghan Markle, Prince Harry wearing masks