The moment when Prince Harry and Meghan Markle announced they were stepping down as senior members of the royal family, caused quite a stir around the world. Although many were not in agreement with their choice to leave their places, fans and friends of the royal couple didn’t think twice about supporting them.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are embarking on a new life together along with their eight-month-old son, Archie, and could use an abundance of support as they transition into their new lives. Enter their inner circle, the people they trust to have their backs, and who are there to make things just a teeny bit easier along the way.
From Serena Williams and Gayle King to Misha Nonoo and more scroll through the gallery to see the peeps who are in Harry and Meghan’s entourage.
© GettyImagesJessica Mulroney
Meghan and the fashion stylist met during the time in which she starred in Suits. That was the beginning of a tight friendship!
© GettyImagesSerena Williams
You may recall Serena Williams organized Meghan’s New York baby shower ahead of welcoming baby Archie. The tennis champion has remained a loyal friend to the actress-turned-royal, and will surely stay as a means of support in the Duchess’ life.
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The Soho House consultant is reportedly the one who’s responsible for Harry and Meghan’s romance. He apparently set the pair up in May 2016, so of course he’s rooting for them to live their happily ever after.
© GettyImagesGayle King
The renowned journalist and host of CBS This Morning became close friends with Prince Harry’s wife back in 2017. The anchorwoman was also a guest at her baby shower and later shared they had made floral vases during the event.
© GettyImagesOprah Winfrey
Can you imagine having Oprah as part of your inner circle? While one can only dream, Meghan can testify to this! She and the multi-hyphenate are friends, and there’s no question she has her back.
© GettyImagesMisha Nonoo
The fashion designer and the mom-of-none hold a close relationship. Not only was she was of the A-list guests at the baby shower, but Misha and Meghan even went on to collaborate in the SmartWorks capsule collection.
© GettyImagesKeleigh Thomas Morgan
Meghan has known the Hollywood publicist since her days working as a professional actress. It was reported that Keleigh and California met in December 2018 to discuss the strategy behind a charity fundraising drive for the couple’s new initiative, Sussex Royal, – which is set to launch in the spring/summer of 2020. Stay tuned!
© GettyImagesHeather Dorak
Meghan’s love for yoga is what unifies her and Heather, a personal trainer and the owner of Pilates Platinum. Not only do they share a great interest in fitness, but they’re close for maternal reasons as well. While the yoga guru already had a child, she and Meghan were pregnant at the same time, which helped create a tighter bond between the two.
