Meghan Markle [1] is wasting no time stepping into her new role as a royal [2]. While the former Suits actress [3] doesn't marry Prince Harry until the Spring [4], she has already marked few milestones. Giving her first interview? Check. Making her first official appearance with Harry and looking adorable while doing it [5]? Double check. See the rest of her big moments ahead and then look back at her future sister-in-law the Duchess of Cambridge's biggest milestones [6].
First Official Interview
Shortly after announcing their engagement [7], Meghan and Harry sat down with BBC [8] for their first interview as a couple [9] in November. Aside from gushing about how Harry proposed [10], the pair opened up about wanting to start a family [11].
First Official Engagement
Less than a week after announcing their engagement, the pair visited Nottingham, on Dec. 1 for their first official appearance together [12]. Aside from greeting the excited crowd, they also attended a charity fair for Terrence Higgins Trust World AIDS Day.
First Official Portrait
In December, the couple shared their official engagement photos [13], which were shot by photographer Alexi Lubomirski.
First Christmas at Sandringham
Meghan participated in her first Christmas with the royal family in December. Aside from attending Queen Elizabeth II's annual Christmas lunch [14] at Buckingham Palace, she also joined the rest of the royals for a Christmas service at St. Mary Magdalene [15]. And it seems like she hit it off with her soon-to-be-in-laws. According to Harry, her first royal Christmas was "fantastic" [16] and his "family loved having her there."