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Meghan Markle turns 36 – seven things you need to know about the actress dating Prince Harry

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Meghan Markle and Prince Harry

Meghan Markle, the actress who is dating Prince Harry, turns 36 today.

Get to know the US star better by taking a look at some facts about her.

:: Markle is the daughter of Emmy Award-winning lighting director Thomas W Markle who worked on the US sitcom Married… With Children, and therapist and yoga instructor Doria Radlan.

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Meghan Markle is dating Prince Harry (Matt Crossick/PA)

:: Markle is committed to humanitarian work – she is a global ambassador for World Vision Canada and has been an advocate for the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women, also known as UN Women.

:: Early in her career, Markle’s jobs included a short stint on Deal Or No Deal where she stood behind one of the cash prize boxes.

:: Markle’s past relationships have included a two-year marriage to Trevor Engelson who she was with for nine years altogether, and a short relationship with celebrity chef Cory Vitiello.

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Markle plays Rachel Zane in Suits (Shane Mahood/USA Network/PA)