Prince Harry to marry Meghan Markle



PRINCE HARRY

Sep 15, 1984: Born in London, second son of Prince Charles and Princess Diana. Currently fifth in line to throne

Sep 1997: Aged 12, attracts global sympathy as he walks behind his mother’s coffin at her funeral

2005-15: Serves in armed forces, in which he twice sees action in Afghanistan, including as Apache helicopter co-pilot and gunner

2012: Photos appear of Harry naked in Las Vegas hotel room, latest of several indiscretions for which he later apologises

2014: Launches Invictus Games, Paralympic-style competition for injured ex-service personnel

2016: Continues much of Diana’s charity work, and with brother and sister-in-law William and Kate founds Heads Together campaign to tackle stigma of mental health


MEGHAN MARKLE
Aug 4, 1981: Born in Los Angeles to cinematographer Thomas Markle and African-American social worker Doria Ragland

2002: First TV role, in medical drama General Hospital

2011-17: Best known for her role as Rachel Zane in legal drama Suits. Has now left show

2011: Marries film producer Trevor Engelson, but couple divorce two years later

2014-17: Edits own lifestyle website and brand The Tig, covering topics such as food, beauty, fashion and travel. These are closed in April 2017, increasing speculation over royal engagement

2016: Becomes Global Ambassador for World Vision Canada, which campaigns for better education, food and healthcare for children worldwide

Sources: Clarence House, BBC, Julie Mullins
Pictures: Getty Images, AP
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