Happy Birthday, br Meghan Markle!.br Rachel Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex, was born on August 4, 1981, and turns 42.br She was born br in Los Angeles, br California.br Prior to becoming a member of the British Royal Family, Markle was an actress.br She starred in multiple films br and shows, including 'Suits.'.br Markle announced her engagement br to Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, in 2017.br The two married in 2018 br and Markle became the br Duchess of Sussex.br Markle and Prince Harry share their son, br Archie Mountbatten-Windsor.br The couple stepped back from br their official royal duties this year.