Royal fairytale turns sour for Duchess of Sussex Meghan

2017 file photo of Harry and his then fiancée Markle at Kensington Palace in west London, following the announcement of their engagement. Photos: AFP

Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, was hailed as a breath of fresh air for the royal family when she married Prince Harry, but the fairytale quickly turned sour.

The shock announcement that she and her husband will be stepping back from being senior royals confirmed fears that she was struggling to cope with royal life, especially since the birth of their son Archie in May.