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Meghan Markle is celebrating her 41st birthday — and so far, the Duchess of Sussex has had a busy year made fit for a royal.
How did it all begin?
The former American actress became a member of the British royal family when she married Prince Harry in May 2018 at Windsor Castle. The couple welcomed a son named Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor in 2019.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s departures from royal duties began in 2020 over what they described as the British media’s intrusions and racist attitudes toward the former “Suits” star. The family now resides in the coastal city of Montecito, California.
In the wake of quitting royal duties, the couple gave a televised interview to Oprah Winfrey in March 2021, which was viewed by 61 million people across the globe. In June of that year, the couple welcomed a daughter named Lilibet “Lili” Diana Mountbatten-Windsor.
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As the Duke and Duchess of Sussex continue to navigate life in America, Markle had all eyes on her once again in 2022. Here are 11 ways she made headlines so far:
MEGHAN MARKLE RECEIVES A SYMBOLIC $1 REWARD

Meghan Markle successfully won her legal case against Britain’s Mail.
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In January, it was revealed that the Duchess of Sussex would receive the nominal sum of 1 pound, or $1.22, after a court found that Britain’s Mail on Sunday invaded her…