What to Know
A lot has changed for Meghan Markle in the years since her 2018 wedding to Prince Harry. Not only did they walk away from royal life in that time, but they’ve also welcomed two children, moved to another continent, and started entirely new careers. It makes sense that such a huge plot twist in their lives would have a big impact on them, but it really seems to be showing in Meghan’s face, leaving some royal watchers worried about her health.
A comparison of Meghan then vs. now is making the rounds on social media.
The contrast in this side-by-side of Meghan Markle – taken about 8 years apart – is quite shocking. 😳
— Hilltop Jennifer (@hilltopjennifer) May 26, 2026
Meghan’s receding hairline is now obvious, and her tight, tense expression in the later image is a profound change.
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The discussion started with this post, which compared Meghan to how she looked about eight years ago — something the OP called “quite shocking.”
“Meghan’s receding hairline is now obvious, and her tight, tense expression in the later image is a profound change,” they wrote. “Is it the result of stress from constantly trying to keep track of her version of events over the years? Or is it just aging?”
In both photos, Meghan’s wearing her hair back in a tight, low bun and she’s wearing similar white blouses.
Some people loved pointing out that Meghan looks “old” (or at least, they think she does).
She isn't just ageing.
— Milano Returns (@MilanoReturns) May 26, 2026
She is rotting from the inside out due to all the scheming and hate she has put out over the years.
In the replies, some people were actually concerned for Meghan’s health, both mental and physical. Some speculated that maybe she’s taking a drug like Ozempic or she’s had some work done, and then, there were the people who were downright cruel.
“She has the face she deserves,” a user going by the name Kitty wrote. “Years of lying, being a manipulator, the stress of blowing their set up in the U.S., after making one bad decision after another, having her marriage spiral time and time again, having her husband have breakdowns over blowing up his life for her and all of his regrets, lots of booze, weed and smokes.”
Wow, Kitty. Tell us how you really feel!
Others think Meghan just aged eight years because eight years passed between these two pictures, which is totally normal.
Meghan’s still gorgeous, but nobody at age 44 is going to look exactly the same as they did at age 36.
“8 years and of course the youthful ‘[chipmunk] cheeks’ are gone, her cheekbones and jawline are beautifully defined and her skin is glowing,” one person responded.
Honestly, the real answer to the changes in Meghan’s appearance is probably a combination of aging and stress — which, again, is totally normal for everyone who happens to be human, by the way. I’m sure she really loves that it was pointed out so blatantly, too.
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