a Hollywood princess Morton, Andrew 1953- creator author. text biography Biography Biography. Biographies. Biographies. Biographies. nyu 2018 2018 First edition. monographic eng

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xv, 253 pages, 32 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 24 cm "When Meghan Markle and Prince Harry were set up by a mutual friend on a blind date in July 2016, little did they know that the resulting whirlwind romance would lead to their engagement in November 2017 and marriage in May 2018. Since then, our fascination with the woman who has smashed the royal mold has rocketed. So different from those coy brides of recent history, Meghan is confident, charismatic, and poised; her warm and affectionate engagement interview won the hearts of the world. In this first-ever biography of the duchess-to-be, acclaimed royal biographer Andrew Morton goes back to Meghan's roots to uncover the story of her childhood growing up in The Valley in Los Angeles, her studies at an all-girls Catholic school, and her fraught family life--a painful experience mirrored by Harry's own background. Morton also delves into her previous marriage and divorce in 2013, her struggles in Hollywood as her mixed heritage was time and again used against her, her big break in the hit TV show Suits, and her work for a humanitarian ambassador--the latter so reminiscent of Princess Diana's passions ..."-- Prologue: The stars were aligned -- In search of wisdom -- Growing up Markle -- A street called Gladys -- Can you say "Hi?" -- Short skirts, high heels -- A star is tailor made -- The "aha" moment -- Seeing both sides now -- When Harry met Meghan -- Into Africa -- A very public romance -- Tea with Her Majesty -- The billion-dollar bride -- Invitation to a wedding. Andrew Morton. n-us--- e-uk--- Duchess of Sussex Meghan 1981- Prince, Duke of Sussex Harry 1984- Relations with women Prince, Duke of Sussex Harry 1984- Friends and associates Actors United States Biography Royal couples Great Britain Biography Monarchy Great Britain History 20th century Actors and actresses Biography Actors and actresses United States Biography Kings, queens, rulers, etc Biography Acteurs États-Unis Biographies Couples royaux Grande-Bretagne Biographies Monarchie Grande-Bretagne Histoire 20e siècle B 9781538747353 1538747359 2018289013 Grand Central Pub, C/O Little Brown & Co Order Dept 53 State st 9th Fl, Boston, MA, USA, 02109 180928 20250708162100.0 1029575212