The businessman has accompanied the Duchess of Sussex in some of her most important moments, such as her first public appearance.
Meghan Markle made headlines in the media around the world when her engagement to Prince Harry of England was announced. At that time she was a more or less well-known actress and in a very short time she became famous all over the planet, even becoming a benchmark of style and elegance for many women. Thus, the one who was the protagonist of 'Suits' managed to sneak into Buckingham Palace and is already one more icon of the British Royal House, with her media interest that goes far beyond being 'the woman of'.
It is no secret that the Duchess of Sussex, named after Queen Elizabeth II herself on her wedding day, has a strong character and does not usually allow herself to be dominated by the strict protocol rules that govern any monarchy. Since she became part of English royalty, many of her assistants have left her position, and it is also rumored that she does not get along particularly well with some members of her in-laws, such as Kate Middleton; the wife of Prince William, or Prince Charles, who refers to her as 'the tungsten' because of her hard-to-cast personality.
However, Markle has also gained some allies and in her trusted circle, you can find names from the highest echelons of the socialite. Priyanka Chopra, George Clooney, and Serena Williams are some of the Duchess's most famous friends, although one of her closest colleagues is usually much more discreet and goes unnoticed on camera. This is Markus Anderson, an important and powerful businessman who has accompanied the exact in some of the most important moments of his life, such as his first public appearance with Prince Harry.
Markus Anderson, the matchmaker?
It is necessary to go back to the year 2012 to find the date on which these very friendly met. Meghan Markle was shooting another batch of 'Suits' episodes in Toronto, Anderson's hometown. There they met and met, and according to People magazine's sources, it seems that there was a lot of chemistry between them and they hit it off especially well from minute one. Little by little, their bond grew stronger to the point that the businessman became essential in the life of the Duchess of Sussex. "What would I do without you, my loving, understanding, and infinitely funny friend? I know I would be bored, and life would be infinitely less interesting. I love you so much. The happiest days to you now and always. I love you," she wrote on his now-defunct Instagram account.
But it is rumored that Markle owes her friend something much more precious than the hours and hours of endless fun that she was so grateful for in her post. During the announcement of her engagement to Prince Harry, both dropped that they had met thanks to a mutual friend, and everything indicates that it could be Anderson. The Canadian occupies an important position in Soho House, a company of luxurious hotels and private clubs for the highest classes, and used his privileged position to find the lovebird couple in some of the corners and away from prying eyes in which their love blossomed In addition, the businessman has a wide agenda of influential contacts, so it would not be surprising if he knew Diana of Wales's son beforehand and thought of him as a suitor for his dear friend.
Flesh and Bone
Whether or not it was he who brought them together, the truth is that since they began their romance, he has not separated from the Dukes of Sussex for almost nothing. Anderson has become a close friend of the couple and it's not uncommon to see him following them at some of the British Royal events. The hotel magnate accompanied Meghan Markle on one of her most special and important days: the 2017 Invictus Games. It was then that the exact appeared publicly and officially for the first time with Prince Harry, and there was the Canadian to support her. A year later, she met the rest of the guests at the wedding of her best friend and the Queen of England's grandson, occupying a privileged place along with other category attendees such as Georg Clooney.
Now that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have taken the next step and are expecting an heir, his friend has also wanted to accompany them in celebrating this great news. In February 2019, Meghan Markle organized a 'baby shower' in New York attended by dozens of guests loaded with gifts for the parents and the future baby. Once again, Anderson didn't miss the event and dropped into the party venue alongside designer Misha Nonoo.
