Meghan Markle is offering a rare glimpse into the early days of her relationship with Prince Harry — and how they managed to keep it under wraps before the world caught on.
During her April 28 appearance on The Jamie Kern Lima Show, the Duchess of Sussex opened up about the secret ways she and Prince Harry stayed hidden from public attention when they first started dating. Meghan, now 43, shared that they used “code” names to protect their budding romance from the spotlight.
“Probably at the beginning of us dating, when everything was in code,” Meghan recalled. “People didn’t know we were dating — talk about memory lane — so long ago. Our seven-year wedding anniversary is coming up soon. I couldn’t tell anyone who I was dating, and who was keeping [the secret], so I think we were just on a letter basis.”
According to Meghan, the couple referred to each other simply by their initials — “M” and “H” — a habit that surprisingly stuck even after they went public. Meghan laughed as she explained that even today, friends still hear them using their initials at playdates and gatherings with their children.
The Duchess also reflected on how far their relationship has come since those early, secretive days. “We’ve built a beautiful life together and have two healthy, beautiful children,” Meghan said, referencing their 5-year-old son, Archie, and 3-year-old daughter, Lilibet.
When asked whether she’s more in love with Prince Harry now than ever, Meghan responded without hesitation: “Yeah.” She added with a laugh, “He’s also a fox. If you haven’t noticed, my husband’s very, very handsome. But his heart is even more beautiful.”
The candid interview with Jamie Kern Lima not only offered sweet insights into Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s marriage, but it also reminded fans of the strong foundation their relationship was built on — one rooted in trust, love, and a little bit of playful secrecy.
As the couple approaches their seventh wedding anniversary, it’s clear that their bond remains as strong — and as affectionate — as ever.
