Are Meghan Markle and Oprah Winfrey obsessed with each other? 9 things to know about their ‘friendship’, from those Clevr Blends coffee plugs, to gifts for Archie and Doria Ragland

Nov 7 , 2021

Meghan Markle and Oprah Winfrey are becoming increasingly close. Photos: @archewell_hm/Instagram, @oprah/Instagram

Oprah bagged an invite to Meghan and Harry’s wedding after just one meeting with the former Suits actress – now they’re neighbours in California and seem to be BFFs

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When Oprah Winfrey unexpectedly popped up at Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s 2018 royal wedding, the world uttered a collective “huh?”

It’s no secret that Winfrey is a well connected woman, but until then, there was simply no immediate link between the then 64-year-old legendary media mogul, and the 36-year-old television actress-turned-British royal.

Of course, Winfrey loves a big, exclusive interview, and Meghan has often been accused of social climbing, so it certainly wasn’t hard to believe that the two women had sought out each other’s company.

But three years and a one dramatic Megxit later, it seems Winfrey’s made her way even deeper into the Sussex fold. But are they actually friends? How did they even meet?

Here’s what we know about Meghan and Winfrey’s not so surprising “friendship”.

How did Oprah and Meghan first meet?

It was in fact Oprah Winfrey ’s best friend and CBS host Gayle King who made the introduction to the royal couple. Photo: AP

Meghan met Winfrey only once before her fairy tale royal wedding to Prince Harry.

According to The Times, Winfrey first phoned Meghan after her best friend (and CBS anchor) Gayle King made an initial introduction. Then, in March 2018, Winfrey conveniently “found herself in London” and was invited by Meghan to meet her at Kensington Palace.

That one meeting must’ve sealed the deal, because soon after, Winfrey scored an invite to the biggest wedding of the year.

That wedding appearance