On August 4, Meghan Markle officially turned 41 with unforgettable milestones in the first half of 2022. The Duchess continues to be an extremely hot name in the media with notable events.
There’s no denying that Meghan has been successful in making her presence felt in more ways than one. At 41, Meghan has it all: a thriving career, global fame, and a happy family.
Let’s take a look at some of the impressive news about Meghan that made headlines this year:
Meghan receives £1 in lawsuit
According to the Guardian , Meghan Markle received a symbolic compensation of £1 (about 30,000 VND) in a lawsuit against a publisher in the UK. Accordingly, Meghan sued Associated Newspapers in October 2019, asserting that 5 articles published in February 2019 misused her personal information, violated her copyright and violated the Data Protection Act.
Prince Harry then claimed that the Mail on Sunday had deliberately misled readers by omitting paragraphs, sentences, and even single words to distort the content of Meghan’s letter to her father. In addition, Associated Newspapers also had to pay a huge amount for violating Meghan’s copyright, the specific amount was not disclosed.
Sued by sister
A year after Meghan gave a bombshell interview to Oprah, sharing intimate details of her private life, she was sued by her half-sister.
Meghan was once close to her half-sister.
Samantha Markle, who filed the lawsuit, accused the duchess of making “false” claims about Meghan being an only child and the timeline of when they last saw each other.
However, Meghan’s side recently affirmed that her statement about her relationship with her family was based on personal feelings, and each person will have different opinions.
Announcing a new podcast project
In March, Meghan announced the launch of a podcast series on Spotify called “Archetypes” that explores the factors that hold women back and how they can reclaim their self-worth.
Meghan has always proven that she is a feminist and always speaks out for women. However, this podcast product has not been officially launched yet.
First trip to Europe after leaving the royal family
In April this year, Meghan traveled to the Netherlands with her husband to attend the Invictus Games, an event that marked the couple’s first public appearance in Europe since they stepped down as working members of the royal family in 2020.
Meghan Markle appears affectionate with her husband in the Netherlands
The couple received a warm welcome from the Dutch people. Meghan and her husband attended a series of activities here before returning to the US. The Duchess became the center of attention at a sporting event for veterans and military personnel.
Project was scrapped
“Pearl” is a project that Meghan is very passionate about producing a show for the Netflix giant. This is an animated series produced by Meghan through Archewell Productions, the content is about the adventures of a 12-year-old girl who finds inspiration from great women in history.
However, Netflix canceled the project last May due to financial problems. In addition to “Pearl”, the giant also canceled a number of other projects.
Platinum Jubilee
Meghan, her husband and their two young children returned to the UK to attend the Platinum Jubilee, celebrating the Queen’s 70th year on the throne. The couple only attended one official event with the royal family, the Thanksgiving service at St. Paul’s Cathedral in London.
Meghan Markle and her husband attend the Platinum Jubilee.
It was also the couple’s first public appearance in the UK since stepping back from royal duties. They have kept their media appearances to a minimum and have had brief meetings with a few family members.
Meghan Markle and the new path
Many experts and fans believe that Meghan will enter politics. The Duchess has written to the US Congress and called several senators to call for paid parental leave in her home country.
In addition, the royal bride has also publicly opposed the controversial abortion ban in the US. In July, Meghan accompanied her husband to the United Nations in New York City, where he gave an important speech on Nelson Mandela International Day. Many believe that Meghan will likely join the race for the White House in the near future.