In many ways, Markle's upcoming entry into the UK's Monarchy is radical: She's a biracial American self-described feminist who has advocated for women and people of color on and off screen. She has a thriving career. She's older than the prince she's set to marry.

Kensington Palace said that Windsor, a royal residence west of London, had become "a special place for the two of them."A spokesman said Markle would retain US citizenship through the process of becoming a UK citizen but it was "too early to say" if she would retain dual nationality. The process is expected to take several years.The wedding is likely to fall after another