Duchess of Sussex beginning in 2018

Answer:

MEGHAN

Hint:

American actress who joined the British royal family after starring in the legal drama Suits. Her first name starts with the same letter as "marriage."

Explanation:

This clue refers to Meghan Markle, who became the Duchess of Sussex when she married Prince Harry in May 2018. The phrase "beginning in 2018" hints at the start of her royal title, not her birth name. "Meghan" is the first name she’s widely known by, making it the straightforward answer.

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