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“But those shoes, by the way, were my gift to myself. Because I’ve worked hard, because I’m not going to wait for someone to buy me the things I covet (nor do I want to), and because I want to treat myself as well as I treat those dearest to me. Because I am my own funny Valentine,” she concluded.

Fast forward four years later and so much has changed for Meghan. She’s left her role on Suits, she’s traded her condo in Toronto for Kensington Palace and she’s gearing up to welcome her first child with her husband. But one thing that hasn’t changed is her strong sense of self, which even has the Queen taking notice!

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