There is a slight air of mystery about Meghan Markle, the American-born actress entering the royal family. First, her name is actually Rachel, and is how she was known until her late teens. Meghan is her second name. Other things are more clear-cut; ambitious parents, high-achieving student, social conscience, acting ability, remarked-upon beauty. She will be the first dual-heritage princess to be even close to giving birth to someone so high up in the line of…

Source: The Times November 27, 2017 10:52 UTC