Much has transpired in the lives of Meghan Markle and Prince Harry since stepping back as working members of the royal family on Jan. 8, 2020, five years ago. Here, we look at five highs and five lows since their bombshell announcement that stunned the royal world.

Meghan Markle announced the death of her beloved beagle, Guy, with a heartfelt montage of their decade together — including rare clips of Guy with Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet.

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are mourning their rescue beagle, Guy. The Duke and Duchess adopted Guy back in 2015.

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry announced a bombshell — that they would be stepping back as working members of the royal family. Here’s what they’ve said since, in conversation with Oprah Winfrey in 2021,

Netflix has categorised the Duchess of Sussex's upcoming cooking show, "With Love, Meghan," as reality TV, marking a significant shift from the Sussexes' previous statements. The streaming service is promoting the new series under several categories including "Relaxing,

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have welcomed two children together—Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet. And according to one of Duchess Meghan's friends, Lilibet is already embracing her regal heritage in the sweetest way.

On Jan. 1, the Duchess of Sussex, 43, unveiled a verified Instagram account with the handle @meghan and has amassed 1.4 million followers in the week since. After almost five years away from social media, a source says Meghan is "excited" to make her Instagram comeback, where she plans to spread "joy" and share updates on her latest projects.

Thomas Markle Sr.'s comments about Meghan Marle reportedly upset Prince Harry, creating tension in their household.

Chef Adrian Lipscombe, who boasts a close friendship with the Duchess of Sussex, called the duo "some of the most down-to-earth people I’ve ever met."

Meghan Markle's upcoming Netflix cooking show "With Love, Meghan" has already proven a social media sensation, with its trailer vastly outperforming Prince Harry's solo projects before the series even launches.