Meghan Markle news: 'We have that in common' Duchess pays tribute to mum Doria Ragland

Members of the public turned out in their droves in Sussex yesterday, during the royal visit.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, stepped out together for their first engagement in the county since marrying back in May this year.

During the day, the 37-year-old was spotted chatting with fans, with one sharing the brief encounter on Twitter.

In the video, Meghan could be seen shaking the hand of an onlooker.

Clearly delighted by the royal’s presence, the woman, known on Twitter as Jennifer, clasped both of her hands over Meghan’s.

She went on to speak to the former actress, where she showed her support for the mother of the duchess, Doria Ragland.

“Please tell your mum I love her,” Jennifer said.

Upon hearing the sweet message, Meghan smiled, before assuring her that she would pass on the heartfelt compliment.

“Oh I will,” the American assured Jennifer.

The Duchess of Sussex went on to make a nod at the love she had for her mother.

She continued: “We have that [love] in common, don’t we!”

Yesterday, Meghan was pictured wearing a mostly designer ensemble which, in total, cost more than £7,000.

Her attire featured a Hugo Boss green leather pencil skirt – which comes in at £457.50.

She sported a similar toned blouse, from high street brand And Other Stories, which retails at £69.

Wrapping up, the royal also donned a single-breasted cream coat in double cashmere.

The Emporio Armani number retails at a jaw-dropping £1,650.

She sported a pair of nude high-heels for the visit.

Meghan accessorised her look with a green Gabriela Hearst Nina bag – which is priced at £4,785.73.

Bringing her outfit to a total of £7,197.54, she completed her aesthetic with a £304.31 Ginette NY mini gold wolf chain necklace.

The duchess wore her brunette locks in a sleek up ‘do, and let wisps of her hair frame her face as they fell from a centre parting.

Who is Meghan Markle? Quick profile

Meghan Markle was born Rachel Meghan Markle, on August 4, 1981 to parents Doria Ragland and father Thomas Markle.

Her father was previously married to Roslyn Loveless and Meghan has two elder half sibling – sister Samantha Markle and brother Thomas Markle Junior.

Actress

Meghan’s first television appearance in the USA was in an episode of the medical drama General Hospital in 2002.

She later moved on to roles in CSI, Without a Trace and Castle along with bit parts in Hollywood films including Get Him to the Greek, Remember Me and Horrible Bosses.

Meghan was also a “briefcase girl” on Deal or No Deal – but her most famous role was as Rachel Zane in legal drama Suits, which launched in 2011.

She was written out in the finale of the seventh series when her character got married, which aired in April 2018 – just before she got married herself.

Charity and humanitarian work

Meghan Markle’s career in television has gone hand-in-hand with her support for causes close to her heart.

She wrote about the stigma around menstrual health in an article for Time magazine and was a Global Ambassador for World Vision Canada – with whom she travelled to Rwanda for the charity’s Clean Water Campaign.

And her commitment to gender equality has seen her work with the United Nations – receiving a standing ovation in 2015 for her speech to mark International Women’s Day.

Relationships

In September 2011, she wed film producer Trevor Engelson, who she began dating in 2004.

But the pair divorced two years later in August 2013, citing irreconcilable difference.

She was in a relationship with celebrity chef Cory Vitiello for almost two years, before they broke it off in 2016 but the two remain good friends.

And in June 2016, she met Prince Harry on a blind date set up by a mutual friend.

Their relationship began in October that year and just over one year later, on November 27, 2017, the pair announced their engagement.

They married on May 19, 2018 at St George’s Chapel in Windsor Castle.

Meghan’s heritage

Some have claimed Meghan Markle is the first mixed-race member of the Royal Family.

Historians are still arguing about Queen Charlotte, the wife of King George III.

But Meghan will be the first royal to openly embrace a mixed-race heritage.

She has written about the difficulties of being a biracial actress in Hollywood as she claims she is not black enough for some roles and not white enough for others.