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Meghan Markle has been continually surrounded by sensational rumors ever since her life intertwined with Prince Harry’s nearly ten years ago. The former “Suits” actress, now a Netflix host, has become a perennial subject of gossip, particularly regarding the state of her marriage to Harry, once considered the most eligible bachelor in Britain. From whispers of a secret separation to claims of difficulties maintaining a stable PR team, stories about the Sussexes are in constant circulation. Among these persistent rumors, a notable one involves Markle’s long-time friend, Markus Anderson.
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Speculation about Markle’s relationship with Anderson, whom she has reportedly known for several years, often suggests a romantic angle. These rumors have found a home on platforms like X (formerly Twitter), Reddit, and YouTube. Over the years, the pair has been seen together at various public events, including dinners and fashion shows, feeding the curiosity of skeptics.
In October 2025, after Meghan and Anderson attended Paris Fashion Week together, a photo of the duo smiling sparked nearly 28,000 views and was accompanied by a provocative caption: “Meghan and her real husband.” This image prompted a slew of harsh comments accusing Meghan of disrespecting her marriage to Prince Harry and even questioning the paternity of their children. Despite the rumors, Markle has consistently stated that her relationship with Anderson is purely platonic, although many remain unconvinced.
Social media often revels in critiquing Meghan Markle, frequently zeroing in on her marriage to Prince Harry. Despite the negativity, the Duchess of Sussex adeptly navigates her life amidst relentless media attention, such as when she attended Fortune’s Most Powerful Women’s Summit amid rumors of a split. One X user posted several photos of Meghan and Anderson together, suggesting they appeared more like a couple than she and Harry. “Was looking at this pic of Meghan Markle & Markus Anderson (credit to the rightful owner) & still wondering why she didn’t end up with him,” the user wrote on X, adding, “There is more ‘authentic’ emotion in her pics with him than her husband Prince Harry. Must be the title she craved.”
Previously, Meghan frequently shared photos with Anderson, regularly highlighting their friendship. However, she became more discerning with her social media presence following years of intense scrutiny from the British press. Although many of these posts have been removed or archived, People magazine once chronicled numerous posts where Meghan celebrated her friendship with Anderson.
Meghan Markle and Markus Anderson are purely platonic
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One of social media’s favorite pastimes is criticizing Meghan Markle for the most inane reasons — and they especially love looking for proof of marital strife between her and Prince Harry. Fortunately, the Duchess of Sussex is a pro at living her life in the face of bad press, like the time Meghan attended Fortune’s Most Powerful Women’s Summit amid breakup rumors with Prince Harry. One X account, for example, posted several photos of Meghan’s public encounters with Markus Anderson and suggested that they looked more like a couple than her and Harry. “Was looking at this pic of Meghan Markle & Markus Anderson (credit to the rightful owner) & still wondering why she didn’t end up with him,” wrote the person on X, adding, “There is more ‘authentic’ emotion in her pics with him than her husband Prince Harry. Must be the title she craved.”
Meghan used to actually post images of her and Anderson quite consistently, regularly affirming their friendship before she became more selective with her social media output after years of scrutiny from the British media. Although many of the posts have since been deleted or archived, People previously compiled several of Meghan’s friendly posts about Anderson.
In 2016, for example, Meghan flaunted their close bond by posting a super sweet birthday message for Anderson on Instagram. “What would I do without you, my loving, supportive, and endlessly fun friend??” Meghan captioned a shot of them at the time (via People). “I know what….I would be bored, and life would be infinitely less interesting.” She ended the post by telling Anderson that she loved him, as many friends do, though she probably wouldn’t be able to relay the same message today, given the spotlight on their bond.
