Meghan Markle marked her seventh wedding anniversary with Prince Harry on Sunday by releasing a montage of never-before-seen family photos, celebrating their years together with a sentimental tribute shared on Instagram. The post, set to The Proclaimers' "I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles)," included personal images from their royal wedding, early courtship, pregnancies, and their new life in California.
"Seven years of marriage. A lifetime of stories," Meghan wrote. "Thanks to all of you (whether by our side, or from afar) who have loved and supported us throughout our love story - we appreciate you. Happy anniversary!" The bulletin-style montage also included images of their children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, as babies and toddlers.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, who wed on May 19, 2018, at St. George's Chapel at Windsor Castle, shared touching moments such as Harry cradling Archie after his birth in 2019, Meghan holding Lilibet in 2021, and recent beach outings and snowy family vacations. The post also captured highlights from official royal visits, including stops in Morocco and Australia, and glimpses of their private travels to Botswana and Norway.
The couple's relationship has undergone significant public and personal evolution since their wedding, which was watched by nearly 2 billion people worldwide and attended by Queen Elizabeth II and other senior royals. By 2020, Harry and Meghan stepped back from royal duties and relocated to Montecito, California. Their daughter Lilibet was born in June 2021, more than two years after their departure from the royal fold.
In a recent interview, Meghan reflected on the significance of the Sussex surname for their family. "It's our shared name as a family, and I guess I hadn't recognized how meaningful that would be to me until we had children," she told PEOPLE. "I love that that is something that Archie, Lili, H and I all have together. It means a lot to me."
The Instagram post arrives amid renewed public attention on the couple's evolving roles. Meghan recently relaunched her presence on social media and debuted her lifestyle brand, "American Riviera Orchard." Meanwhile, Prince Harry has been focused on philanthropic work and promoting the Invictus Games.
Despite persistent speculation about the strength of their relationship, the couple has continued to appear publicly united. Former BBC royal correspondent Jennie Bond noted, "Unless the two of them are putting on one hell of an act, they remain very much in love and extremely supportive of one another."
