Before palaces and global spotlights, Meghan Markle’s story began far from royal courts, in the buzzing heart of Hollywood, where dreams shimmered brighter than stars. Long before she met Prince Harry, her journey through love had already begun, wrapped in ambition and hope. Amid film sets and new beginnings, she found someone who shared her world, her drive, her spark, the man who tied the knot with her long before Prince Harry did.

Trevor Engelson was the first man to walk Meghan Markle down the aisle, but their story did not have a happy ending, so who exactly was the man?

Trevor Engelson, born in Great Neck, New York, is a Hollywood producer and talent manager known for projects like Snowfall and Remember Me. A University of Southern California graduate, he began as a production assistant before launching his own company, Underground, in 2001. Beyond his career, he famously made headlines as Meghan Markle’s first husband long before she became royalty. Blending Hollywood hustle with a knack for storytelling, Engelson carved out his own spotlight in the entertainment world.

After his split from Markle, Engelson’s life took several turns worthy of a Hollywood script. Their whirlwind romance began in 2004, ending in a 2014 divorce. His name resurfaced when Markle became engaged to Prince Harry. Engelson later found lasting love with dietitian Tracey Kurland, marrying her in 2019, and together they welcomed three children, building a quieter, more grounded life. But that leads to the next chapter: how did the Duchess meet Prince Harry?

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It all started with a blind date that neither expected would change history, a casual meeting that soon sparked a royal romance the world could not stop watching.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s love story began not in a palace or at a royal event, but on Instagram. As revealed in their Harry & Meghan docuseries, the Duke first spotted the Duchess in a video shared by a mutual friend. Captivated by her presence, he immediately wanted to know more. One simple introduction led to exchanged numbers, messages, and an undeniable connection. What started as a digital curiosity soon transformed into one of the most captivating romances of modern times.

Their first meeting soon followed, a blind date in early July 2016, arranged by that same mysterious friend. Markle later shared how sparks flew instantly, leading to back-to-back dates in London. The pair kept their growing romance private for six months before the world caught on. Although Prince William was reportedly cautious about their whirlwind relationship, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle ultimately found their own version of a happy ending, unlike her earlier marriage to Trevor Engelson.

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