Meghan Markle in 2022.Photo:Samir Hussein/WireImage

Samir Hussein/WireImage
Meghan Markleknows there’s something special about summer.
Before she metPrince Harry, the Duchess of Sussex, 41, jotted down her favorite parts of the season in a June 20, 2014 blog post on hernow-defunct lifestyle website,The Tig.
Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle at Wimbledon 2018.Karwai Tang/WireImage

Karwai Tang/WireImage
“And while I generally opt to whet my whistle with a glass of rosé or crisp Sauvignon Blanc, sometimes the day calls for a cocktail. Cue The TIG Cup,” Meghan wrote on her blog. “Having a love of all things Brit, I wanted to do a twist on their signature Pimm’s Cup.”
She continued, “Using cues from the season, with fresh and vibrantfarmers’ marketingredients, this drink will whet your whistle and keep you cool during those long summer days turned nights. This is a guaranteed crowd pleaser, and a nod to the fresh picked flavors of the season. Cheers!”
In another 2014 blog post, Meghanshared her summer reading list, compiled with the help of her Suits costars Gina Torres and Sarah Rafferty.
Meghan Markle in 2014.Jim Spellman/WireImage

Jim Spellman/WireImage
In 2014, California native Meghan was based in Toronto, where she was shootingSuits. Her summers have certainly changed since then! After marrying Prince Harry in 2018 and stepping back from their working royal roles in 2020, the couple relocated to her home state of California — and they are now parents to sonPrince Archie, 4, and daughterPrincess Lilibet, 2.
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In the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s 2021 interview with Oprah Winfrey, they opened up about life in California (just before welcoming Lili).
“To have outdoor space where I can go for walks with Archie and we go for walks as a family and with the dogs. You know, we go on hikes or go down to the beach, which is so close,” Prince Harry said.
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry in 2022.Mike Coppola/Getty Images for 2022 Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Ripple of Hope Gala

source: people.com