It’s not every day you hear a real-life duchess compare her marriage to a video game—but that’s exactly what Meghan Markle did in a heartfelt chat on The Jamie Kern Lima Show.
The Duchess of Sussex got candid about her marriage to Prince Harry, their life in California, and why love, for them, is very much alive and thriving.
A Life Built Together in California
Now living far from royal palaces and protocols, Meghan and Harry have found their rhythm in sunny California.
The couple, who stepped back from royal duties in 2020, are raising their two children—Prince Archie, 5, and Princess Lilibet, 3—in what Meghan calls a “beautiful life.”
Talking about her husband, Meghan’s admiration was unmistakable: “That man loves me so much.
Look what we’ve built,” she said warmly.
“We have two healthy, beautiful children.
It’s not something to be taken for granted when you have a partner who is just so behind you.”
Her “Knight in Shining Armour”
Meghan didn’t just stick to romantic clichés—she brought video games into the mix.
Describing Harry as her hero, she drew a playful comparison to the final level of Super Mario Bros: “When they say, ‘Slay the dragon, save the princess,’ I’m like, that’s my husband.”
She added that Harry constantly puts their family first, always looking out for their safety and happiness—even while making sure they still sneak in a few date nights.
It was a charming, modern-day fairy tale moment.
Living with Purpose and Passion
Since their move to the U.S., both Meghan and Harry have carved out impactful roles beyond the royal realm.
Harry, for example, showed up in a big way earlier this year by supporting firefighters battling wildfires in Los Angeles County.
At an aviation awards event, he paid tribute to these “quiet heroes,” proving that his commitment to service still runs deep.
Meghan’s Creative Journey Is Just Getting Started
As for Meghan, she’s been thriving creatively.
Her lifestyle brand, As Ever, which launched in April 2025, sold out within just an hour.
She’s also the face and brain behind the popular Netflix home-and-garden series, With Love, Meghan, which has just been renewed for a second season.
Her journey has become a symbol of reinvention—proof that you can leave one world behind and still create something powerful and personal in another.
Still Very Much in Love
Perhaps the most touching moment of the conversation came when Meghan reflected on her relationship with Harry.
“Yeah, I’m more in love now than ever before,” she said.
“We went into the trenches together right from the start, and now, seven years later, it feels like a new honeymoon period.”
It’s clear that for Meghan and Harry, their story isn’t just surviving the pressure—it’s flourishing.
Their version of a fairy tale may be a little less castle and crown, a little more California sun—but it’s real, full of love, and deeply their own.