Photos : Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's relationship in pictures: Find out how it all started
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July 2016 marks the month when Prince Harry and Meghan Markle had their first date which was set up by a mutual friend. © Samir Hussein
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Prince Harry confirmed their relationship in November 2016 to quell racist and sexist statements made against Markle. © Samir Hussein
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In October 2016, news publications began picking up on their romance and how deeply the couple were in love. © Chris Jackson
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Harry and Markle made their first trip together to Botswana in August 2017, and this is where their relationship flourished. © Chris Jackson
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On the cover story for Vanity Fair, Markle officially broke her silence about her happy relationship with Harry in September 2017. © Chris Jackson
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Prince Harry introduced Markle to the Queen for the first time at Balmoral Castle in September 2017. © Samir Hussein
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Harry and Markle's engagement is officially announced by Palace officials in November 2017. © Chris Jackson
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The couple officially tied the knot in August 2017. © Samir Hussein
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In June 2018, the Royal couple initiated their first joint Royal tour and they were set to visit Australia and New Zeland. © Don Arnold
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In October 2018, it was announced by Kensington Palace that Harry and Markle were expecting their first child. © Pool/Samir Hussein
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The couple's first child, Archie made his first public appearance in July 2019. © Chris Jackson
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The documentary Harry & Megan: An African Journey was released in October 2019, speaking about the difficulties of their royalty. © Samir Hussein
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in January 2020, the couple officially announced on their Instagram page that they intend to step back from the Royalty status. © Chris Jackson
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Harry and Markle attended the Commonwealth Day Service in March 2020, the Duke and Duchess reportedly ignored the couple. © Sussex Royal/Instagram
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On March 2020, the couple officially exited the Royal family and announced their exit on the Sussex Royal instagram handle. © Chris Jackson
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June 2021 marks the birth of their daughter Lilibet "Lili" Diana Mountbatten-Windsor. © Chris Jackson
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Time Magazine declared Harry and Markle as one of the most Influential people of 2021 in September that year. © Samir Hussein
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In May 2022, the couple celebrated four years of being married. © Chris Jackson
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In June 2022, the couple attended the Queen's Platinum Jubilee of 70 years on the throne. © John Lamparski
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The couple's last public event prior to the Queen's funeral was at the U.N. General Assembly for Nelson Mandela International Day. 