Impact on the Royal House: They uncover Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's other secret

Before becoming the couple everyone knows, Meghan Markle wasn't sure about dating a prince. In a television contest, when asked whom she would choose between William and Harry, Meghan appeared "perplexed." The host had to insist for her to choose the single prince, Harry.

In July 2016, the actress was in London promoting the new season of Suits and was sent on a blind date with Harry. The date was held privately at Soho House, where a friend of Meghan was an ambassador: Meghan didn't have high expectations. Harry had just returned from France after commemorating the Battle of the Somme and was in a somewhat somber mood.

First Impressions and Instant Connection

Before the date, Meghan asked her friends if Harry was "kind and nice": according to the biographer, the answer was in his blue eyes. Like in the movies, they liked each other from the "hello." Harry arrived late, but both were fascinated: he admired Meghan's beauty, intelligence, and sophistication.

She saw him as a man, not just a prince, and Harry noticed that Meghan had a distinct presence. She had given a speech at the United Nations: "He realized he would have to up his game," he confessed. Harry said, "I fell for Meghan incredibly fast; it was the confirmation that all the stars were aligned."

They had two dates before Meghan Markle returned to Toronto in July 2016 and Meghan couldn't hide that she was in love and left hints on Instagram. For the third date, Harry invited her to Botswana and they camped under the stars for five days: that time alone was key to getting to know each other. It was there that Harry knew Meghan was his "soulmate" and in November 2016, Kensington Palace confirmed their relationship.

Public Struggles and Unconditional Support

Harry denounced the harassment Meghan was suffering, including racism and sexism, and asked for respect for their privacy. In August 2017, they returned to Botswana to celebrate Meghan's 36th birthday. They enjoyed boat rides, walks, and nights under the stars.

A Love That Grows Despite the Pressure

In September 2017, Meghan spoke about their relationship, saying that their love was simple and real: "We dated in secret for six months and only people's perception changed." She doesn't define herself by being with Harry and hopes to tell her story someday: "This is for us, that makes it special." Shortly after, they debuted at the Invictus Games in Toronto, where Harry gave her a kiss on the cheek and then Meghan met the Queen, without knowing until the last moment.

After a year, Harry proposed at home: Meghan described the moment as "sweet, natural, and very romantic." The ring had a diamond from Botswana and two from Princess Diana's collection. Since then, they have been in the spotlight, but their love always remained strong, strengthened on their African safari.