6 Ways Meghan Markle Positively Influences Prince Harry (3 of 4)

She Keeps a Tight Circle of Friends

Upon returning to California and settling in Montecito, an exclusive enclave with a high concentration of celebrity residents, Meghan reconnected with friends from her past, including Kelly Zajfren, whom she’d met when they were in their 20s. Upon hearing that Zajfren’s 9-year-old son had passed away after catching Covid and viral meningitis, Meghan had reached out to her to offer support. Zajfren happens to be on the board of the Alliance for Children’s Rights, a nonprofit organization that supports many of the same causes that Meghan and Harry’s Archwell Foundation supports. Meghan also maintains a friendship with tennis legend Serena Williams, who equally knows what it’s like to always be under the microscope. Whether it’s people she’s known since her younger days or friends who can relate to her celebrity status, this network of support has allowed Meghan to remain emotionally strong.

She Acknowledges Her Mistakes and Remains Authentic

Meghan’s approach to life has been key to maintaining stability both in her life and in her relationships with Harry and their children. For one thing, she recognizes that nobody is perfect, and, in fact, there is no joy in trying to seek perfection in everything you do. Stress consumes you, preventing you from experiencing the joy that comes with achieving your goals. She has shared that one of the messages she learned from her mom was that if everything is going “swimmingly,” you aren’t learning anything. These are values she is trying to instill in Archie and Lilibeth. Furthermore, she refuses to make personal decisions based on the judgement of others. As a result, she has been able to maintain a sense of authenticity even when she’s under the media’s glare.