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5 American women who married royalty

What Happened The Last Time A Member Of The Royal Family Married An American Divorcee?
By Theresa Seiger, Cox Media Group National Content Desk
Nov 27, 2017

British royal family officials on Monday announced the engagement of Prince Harry of Wales and actress Meghan Markle, but she isn’t the first American to get the royal treatment.

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The marriage, set to take place in spring, will be the first for Harry and the second for Markle.

Here’s a look at five other Americans who married royalty:

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