From David Foster to Chelsy Davy: Inside Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's inner circle who may appear in Netflix series
MONTECITO, CALIFORNIA: It's likely that some of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s closest friends will appear in the new Netflix documentary about their lives which premieres next week and tells the narrative of the couple, reported Daily Mail. According to Netflix, the six-part documentary series will reveal the Duke and Duchess's love story in a way that has never been done before, featuring disclosures from friends and family members who had always kept their “whirlwind romance” private.
The pair has kept a devoted inner group while adjusting to life in the US despite having the world's attention on them when they stood down as senior royals and fans eagerly anticipated what the Sussexes did next. While some of their close acquaintances have occasionally spoken out about their connections to the royal family, they have mostly kept quiet about Harry and Meghan's side of the tale. This may change on December 8 when the $107 million docuseries 'Harry & Meghan’ airs. Let's take a look at some of the members of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's inner circle who might show up in the Netflix show.
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David Foster and Katherine McPhee
Some have referred to the 72-year-old music magnate David Foster as Harry's "father figure" since he reportedly assisted the Duke and Duchess of Sussex in settling down in America. Meghan went to the same Catholic school as Foster's wife Katharine McPhee. By the time Katharine was in middle school in Los Angeles, the Duchess of Sussex had already graduated from high school. She previously disclosed the close relationship between her husband and both Prince Harry and Meghan. “My husband has a really, really beautiful relationship with Harry. They're so cute. They're like father and son,” she revealed to Access Hollywood.
David claimed to have connected the couple after sorting an expansive property for them which was situated on the water in North Saanich, close to Vancouver. It was also reported that David played a role in organizing Harry's 36th birthday party in Los Angeles. “I felt honoured that I was able to help Meghan there because I'm a Canadian and we're a commonwealth country. It's important to us, so I grew up with that kind of sentiment,” David told Daily Mail.
Jessica Mulroney
Jessica Mulroney, a Toronto, Canada-based celebrity stylist, is reportedly one of Meghan's closest friends. They met on the set of ‘Suits’ in Toronto. The two were inseparable for years, yet reports have emerged in recent years suggesting that their bond is fading.
Jessica's young twin sons served as page boys at Meghan and Harry's wedding in Windsor in 2018, and her daughter Ivy served as a bridesmaid. Additionally, Meghan's stylist was an integral part of all of her wedding-related plans, helping her select the dress designer and communicating frequently with her. Later, Jessica posted pictures from the royal nuptials to Instagram with the remark, "Proud friend. proud mom."
Mark Dyer
Longtime mentor Mark Dyer, 55, is frequently reportedly described as Harry’s second father. His friends refer to the retired Welsh Guardsman as Marko. He worked for King Charles in the 1990s as an equerry and has remained close to Harry ever since.
After Princess Diana tragically died, Mark allegedly stepped up and became a significant figure in the lives of both Prince Harry and Prince William. Dyer accompanied Harry and his royal protection officers when he admitted to smoking marijuana as a teenager and Prince Charles insisted he spends a day at a residential treatment facility for drug users in Peckham, South London. Nevertheless, following his tenure as a guardsman, Dyer has still remained as Harry's mentor and a figure to look upon, as per Daily Mail.
Cressida Bonas
Harry reportedly found love once more with actress and Burberry muse Cressida Bonas after his long-term relationship with Chelsy Davy ended. Cressida, the daughter of an aristocrat, and Harry are thought to have met through Princess Eugenie. Between 2012 to 2014, the two had a sporadic relationship but reportedly broke up a month after Cressida made her first appearance with Harry at an official engagement. However, the two continue to get along well and hang out with the same crowd, with Princess Eugenie being one of Cressida's closest friends. In May 2018, Cressida, 33, allegedly attended her ex-boyfriend's marriage ceremony.
Lindsay Roth
Given that they attended Northwestern University together, Lindsay Roth is reportedly one of Meghan Markle's closest pals. Lindsay, who is presently a producer and author, has remained strongly devoted to Meghan and has reportedly risen to the defense of her old friend in the face of criticism. Lindsay acted swiftly to defend Meghan when allegations of bullying against the Duchess surfaced the previous year. When Lindsay asked Meghan to serve as Maid of Honor at her wedding, it was reportedly established that they are close.
Chelsy Davy
Currently, a mother of one and the owner of a jewelry company, Chelsy, 36, allegedly gained notoriety during her four-year relationship with Prince Harry from 2004 to 2011. Following her family's move to the UK, Chelsy attended a boarding school in Stowe where she first met Harry. They remind friends in the initial stages. The businesswoman returned to Africa after completing her education and enrolled in the University of Cape Town to pursue a degree. However, Harry decided to search for his old friend when traveling in South Africa during his gap year and the two reconnected during that period. In order to be close to her boyfriend, Chelsy later relocated back to the UK and enrolled in a course at the University of Leeds, as per the news outlet.
They remained a popular pair over the following few years, with Chelsy reportedly frequently spotted while watching Harry play polo. She was subsequently welcomed into the Royal Family and later accompanied Prince Harry to Princess Diana's memorial concert in 2007 and King Charles' 60th birthday celebration. Eventually, the couple broke up amicably in 2011 because it had been difficult for her to deal with the spotlight. The fact that Chelsy was invited to Harry's wedding to Meghan Markle at St George's Chapel in May 2018 shows that they have maintained good relations.
Abigail Spencer
Meghan and actress Abigail Spencer reportedly became friends while shooting for ‘Suits’. The actress is known for her appearance on 'Grey's Anatomy'. While filming the courtroom drama, the two became good friends and Abigail was seen attending Harry and Meghan's wedding in 2018 with Priyanka Chopra. In the drama, Meghan and Abigail respectively played Dana Scott, a former competitor of Gabriel Macht's character, and Rachel Zane, a senior paralegal and subsequently associate at Zane Specter Litt in the show. A frequent observer of low-key royal events, Abigail appeared at Meghan's baby shower in New York in February 2019 alongside tennis player Serena Williams and her close friend and makeup artist Daniel Martin.
Doria Ragland
Doria Ragland, the mother of Meghan Markle, is close with her daughter and has a significant influence on Archie and Lilibet, Meghan and Harry's kids. The only member of Meghan's family to attend the royal wedding in 2018 was Doria who was seen conversing with King Charles at St George's Chapel before the ceremony. Doria rarely discusses her daughter in public unlike Meghan's father Thomas Markle but fans of the Sussex family may expect to see more of her in the Netflix series about their lives in Los Angeles which she plays a significant role, as per Daily Mail.
James Corden
James Corden, a British comedian who hosts ‘The Late Late Show’ in the US, might make an appearance in Harry and Meghan's Netflix series despite the fact that he already has a sizable audience. Since the Sussex family moved to the United States, the presenter has gotten to know them well and has recently shared information about the close friendships between their kids. Corden, 43, recently claimed that his kids and Archie and Lilibet go on playdates together. James lives just 30 minutes away from Meghan and Harry's £11 million Montecito property. After the Duke of Sussex appeared on ‘The Late Late Show’ in 2020, shortly after he had moved to the US with Meghan when they stood down as senior royals, he acknowledged that he knew Harry better than he knew Meghan, as per The Sun.
A few other notable names who may feature in ‘Harry & Meghan’ include one of Meghan’s best friends called Janina Gavankar, Meghan’s pilates coach Heather Dorak, Prince Harry’s Argentine-born polo friend Nacho Figueras and Prince Harry and Prince William’s longtime nanny Tiggy Pettifer, as per Daily Mail.