Prince Harry’s 2017 comments about meeting Meghan Markle have resurfaced, with some royal fans questioning what he knew about her at the time. During the couple’s engagement interview, Harry said he had “not heard” of Markle before their mutual friend introduced them. However, years later, he recalled that Prince William and Kate Middleton were avid viewers of “Suits,” the show in which Meghan starred.
The revelation has prompted some fans to revisit Harry’s earlier comments and question whether he was truly unfamiliar with Meghan before they met.
Prince Harry’s claim of not having heard of Meghan Markle in engagement interview resurfaces
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle spoke about their relationship during a BBC engagement interview in November 2017. At the time, the couple was preparing to marry after being introduced by a mutual friend the previous year.
During the interview, Harry was asked how much he knew about Markle and whether he had seen the “Suits” actress on television. According to the resurfaced clip, the Duke said he “never even heard about her” until his friend introduced her.
However, Harry later offered a different account in “Spare.” In his 2023 memoir, he recalled telling Prince William and Kate Middleton that he was dating an American actress. Their reaction suggested they were already familiar with Meghan and her work.
Harry wrote that William and Middleton immediately recognized “Suits,” the legal drama in which Markle had starred. He described them as “regular — nay, religious — viewers” of the series, per the Express.
The revelation has apparently left some fans wondering how Harry could have been unaware of Meghan if his brother and sister-in-law were already familiar with her from the show. With the old interview circulating again on X, users shared their reactions. One person asked, “Wasn’t there something about the royal family being ‘Suits’ fans in his book?”
Another wrote, “Look at the grip on his hand.” A third commenter questioned the timeline, writing, “I thought W&C are fans of ‘Suits’ before H even met her. Haven’t they told him about this A-list actress?”
Other reactions focused on Meghan’s behavior during the interview. One user wrote, “Ooh she didn’t like that,” while another claimed, “She’s trying so very hard to stay in character.”
