Meghan Markle has been married to Prince Harry for six years, raising two children together and starting a new life in the United States after leaving the Royal Family.
However, Harry was not her first husband. In 2011, Meghan married film producer Trevor Engelson after seven years of dating. Their marriage lasted just two years before ending in divorce — a split that, according to royal experts, came “out of the blue” and left Trevor heartbroken.

Early Life and Rise in Acting

Born in Los Angeles in 1981, Meghan grew up around the entertainment industry thanks to her father, Emmy-winning lighting director Thomas Markle. She attended Immaculate Heart High School and later Northwestern University, double-majoring in theater and international relations.
Before landing her breakthrough role as Rachel Zane in Suits, Meghan worked as a briefcase model on Deal or No Deal and appeared in small TV and film roles.

Meeting Trevor Engelson and Their Jamaica Wedding

Meghan met Trevor in 2004, when she was still early in her acting career. By the time they wed in 2011 at the Jamaica Inn in Ocho Rios, she had begun to gain more recognition. The three-day celebration featured beach games, brunches, and parties for about 100 guests, with the wedding ceremony itself lasting just 15 minutes.
Trevor was a successful producer, known for films like Remember Me and License to Wed. Meghan even had a cameo in one of his projects.

The Long-Distance Strain and Sudden Split

Months after marrying, Meghan moved to Toronto to film Suits, making it difficult for the couple to spend time together. Despite video calls, the distance created strain. Friends noted Trevor’s absence from her set visits, unlike other partners of her co-stars.
By 2013, Meghan filed for divorce citing “irreconcilable differences.” Biographers claim she returned her wedding and engagement rings by mail. Those close to Trevor said he was devastated, with one insider describing it as a “heartbreak he never fully got over.”

Changing Circles and a New Life

Some friends suggested Meghan’s growing success and new social circle in Toronto, including stylist Jessica Mulroney, widened the gap between her and Trevor. According to author Lady Colin Campbell, Meghan began seeing her husband as “embarrassing” compared to her more polished new friends.
Meghan has never publicly spoken in detail about the split, but upcoming books — including one by author Tom Bower — are expected to feature Trevor’s side of the story through fresh interviews.