That she was going to change her world," said Ellerbee. Meghan Markle was born on August 4, 1981 and raised in Los Angeles, California and is of mixed-race heritage. A photo of the former Suits actress attending her prom has resurfaced, and shows Meghan wearing a glittering tiara … Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's royal wedding 101 photos "I knew after that story that this little girl wasn't going to change. Raised as a Protestant, she nonetheless attended Immaculate Heart High School, an all-girl Catholic private school in Los Angeles. Log In. Meghan Markle was born to be royal! During her studies at Northwestern University, she began to play small roles in television series and films. "Meghan Markle: American Princess" is an engaging, inspiring look at the extraordinary woman who first stood out as a grade school student because of her passionate efforts to right wrongs.

Nick News with Linda Ellerbee profiled her successful campaign at age 11 to get Procter & Gamble to change a national television commercial that she viewed as sexist. Gina Marie is on Facebook. To connect with Gina, sign up for Facebook today. Meghan, (born Rachel Meghan Markle) is an US-born member of the British royal family and a former film and television actress.