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Who Is Meghan Markle? 6 Things To Know About The Princess-To-Be

The Suits actress is also a humanitarian activist. She's a self-described foodie with two rescue dogs. And she says she never reads the press coverage of her relationship with Prince Harry.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle announce their engagement at Kensington Palace in London on Monday.The two are due to marry in Spring 2018.

Admit it. You've Googled "Who's Meghan Markle" — or, at least, you thought about it.

The 36-year-old American actress is now engaged to Prince Harry, the red-headed younger brother of Prince William, with a wedding planned for spring 2018.

Here in America, our only princesses are of the Disney variety. But the wedding of Kate and William in 2011 proved that there's tremendous interest — in some cases, obsession — with the marital machinations of the royal family across the pond.

So even if aren't on the edge of your seat wondering who snagged the former "playboybehalf.

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