She may be a princess, but being rescued by a prince was never an option for Meghan Markle.

As a child, she understood that it was up to her, to create her own destiny. The outspoken California girl had big plans. But nobody, not even her ambitious teenage self, could predict her path would lead to the doorstep of the Royal Family.

In this episode of The Windsors, we examine Meghan's life before she became the Duchess of Sussex.

For more exclusive clips, royal news and pictures, head to our closed Facebook group, The Windsors: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2115361108484683

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.