Pictures of Royals Before They Were Royal
Pictures of Royals Before They Were Royal
When Meghan Markle married Prince Harry, she joined the ranks of commoners who have married into royal families. Here are 61 pictures of royal spouses before they tied the knot.
Kate Middleton
Then known as Prince William's girlfriend, Kate is pictured here at the Sovereign's Parade at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst.
Kate Middleton
Kate attends the final day of Cheltenham Festival.
Meghan Markle
Meghan poses for a photo at the Marc Jacobs Daisy Chain Tweet Pop Up Shop Party.
Kate Middleton
Wearing a Russian style fur hat to the final day of Cheltenham Races in 2006.
Kate Middleton
Arriving at the Day-Glo Midnight Roller Disco in 2008.
Kate Middleton
Strolling the cross country course at the Badminton Horse Trials in 2007.
Kate Middleton
Training with the Sisterhood cross channel rowing team in 2007.
Kate Middleton
On a ski trip in Switzerland in 2005.
Kate Middleton
Attending the wedding of Hugh van Custem and Rose Astor in 2005.
Kate Middleton
Before her graduation ceremony in 2005.
Kate Middleton
At the University of St. Andrews graduation ceremony in 2005.
Kate Middleton
Shopping at the Gatcombe Park Festival of British Eventing in 2005.
Kate Middleton
Stopping with her mother, Carole, in 2005.
Kate Middleton
Engaging in some rare PDA with Prince William in 2006.
Kate Middleton
Watching Prince William compete in a charity polo match in 2006.
Kate Middleton
Dancing with Guy Pelly at a pre-Wimbledon party in 2006.
Kate Middleton
Rocking long bangs in London in 2006.
Kate Middleton
Hanging out with Prince Harry's then-girlfriend Chelsy Davy at a charity polo match in 2006.
Kate Middleton
Going out to Mahki Club in London in 2007.
Kate Middleton
Out in a denim skirt in London in 2007.
Kate Middleton
Out in London in 2007.
Kate Middleton
Out in London in 2007.
Meghan Markle
Posing for Deal or No Deal 2016.
Meghan Markle
Rocking a sequin dress at the USA Networks a 'Suits' Story Fashion Show in 2012.
Meghan Markle
At the NBCUniversal Cable Entertainment Upfront in 2015.
Meghan Markle
At the Herve Leger BCBG Max Azria show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Fall 2014.
Meghan Markle
Out at the Rising Stars: 2012 Producers Ball during the 2012 Toronto International Film Festival in 2012.
Meghan Markle
Arriving at NBC's 2015 New York Summer Press Day in 2015.
Meghan Markle
Smiling at TV Guide Magazine's 2012 Hot List Party in 2012.
Meghan Markle
Seen at NBC's Today Show in 2016.
Meghan Markle
Appears at the Gala Tribute to Cate Blanchett at the 51st New York Film Festival in 2013.
Meghan Markle
Out at the Entertainment Weekly Pre-SAG Party in 2013.
Meghan Markle
Attending an event in New York in 2005.
Meghan Markle
Grabbing swag at the pre-Emmy Style Lounge in 2005.
Meghan Markle
Modeling on Deal Or No Deal in 2006.
Meghan Markle
At an event for the National Kidney Foundation in California in 2006.
Meghan Markle
At a Golden Globes event in 2007.
Meghan Markle
At a Golden Globes event in 2007.
Meghan Markle
Collecting swag at a pre-Emmy gift lounge in 2009.
Meghan Markle
At a style and beauty lounge in 2010.
Meghan Markle
In a promotional shot for the first season of Suits.
Meghan Markle
Attending the HBO luxury lounge in 2012.
Meghan Markle
At the Warner Bros. and InStyle Golden Globes after party in 2012.
Meghan Markle
At the Moth presentation of A More Perfect Union: Stories of Prejudice and Power in 2012.
Meghan Markle
In a promotional picture for Suits Season 2.
Meghan Markle
At the USA Network upfront after party in New York City in 2012.
Meghan Markle
With costar Gina Torres at an event for Suits.
Meghan Markle
At a fundraiser during the Toronto International Film Festival in 2012.
Meghan Markle
At the Warner Bros. and InStyle Golden Globe after party in 2013.
Meghan Markle
Attending Elle's Women in Television celebration in West Hollywood in 2013.
Meghan Markle
Attending a New Jersey Devils/New York Rangers game at Madison Square Garden in 2013.
Meghan Markle
With Kerry Washington at an event in New York City in 2013.
Meghan Markle
In New York City in 2013.
Meghan Markle
Fundraising in New York in 2013.
Meghan Markle
At the London premiere of The Hunger Games: Catching Fire in 2013.
Meghan Markle
At Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in New York City in 2014.
Meghan Markle
Attending the Tracy Reese Fashion Show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in 2014.
Meghan Markle
Attending the DirecTV Beach Bowl in 2014.
Meghan Markle
With Nina Dobrev, participating in the DirecTV Beach Bowl in 2014.
Meghan Markle
With fans in New York City in 2014.
Meghan Markle
In New York City in 2014.
Meghan Markle
Attending World MasterCard Fashion Week in 2015.
Meghan Markle
In New York City in 2015.
Grace Kelly
The future Princess of Monaco when she was 18 months old.
Grace Kelly
On vacation in Ocean City, NJ with her sister, Margaret, in 1937.
Grace Kelly
In an undated portrait.
Grace Kelly
On vacation with her family in Ocean City, NJ in 1954.
Grace Kelly
With her Oscar for Best Actress in The Country Girl in 1955.
Sofia Hellqvist
Sofia Hellqvist, who married Prince Carl Philip of Sweden in 2015, becoming Princess Sofia of Sweden, Duchess of V?rmland, on a red carpet in 2006.
Sofia Hellqvist
At a St. Patrick's Day Party in New York City in 2008.
Sofia Hellqvist
Attending the 25th Women in Need Gala in New York City in 2008.
Sofia Hellqvist
At the christening of Princess Estelle of Sweden in 2012.
Daniel Westling
At a basketball game with Swedish Crown Princess Victoria, who he met while working as her trainer.
Marie-Chantal Miller
The future wife of Pavlos, Crown Prince of Greece, lounging with friends at a pool in 1991.
Masako Owada
Masako Owada, who has been married to Japan's Crown Prince Naruhito for more than 20 years, as a child in New York in 1968.
Masako Owada
Skiing in the United States in 1970.
Masako Owada
At her high school graduation in 1980.
Masako Owada
In 1992.
Your style definitely changes when you marry a royal.