Meghan Markle Reflects on Her 2020 Miscarriage: A Journey of Grief and Healing

April 16, 2025: In a heartfelt conversation on the latest episode of her Confessions of a Female Founder podcast, Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, shared a deeply personal experience about the miscarriage she suffered nearly five years ago. During the episode, she was joined by Reshma Saujani, the founder of Girls Who Code and CEO of Moms First, who herself has spoken publicly about her personal challenges.

Meghan reflected on the difficulty of navigating the pain of a miscarriage while continuing to “perform” and maintain a public persona. She explained how, despite the profound loss, she had to compartmentalize her emotions to keep up with the demands of her public and professional life.

She recalled a particular moment of detachment, saying, “I think in some parallel way, when you have to learn to detach from the thing that you have so much promise and hope for, and to be okay at a certain point to let something go — something that you plan to love for a long time — it’s incredibly difficult.”

In addition to her emotional recollection, Meghan also shared about her son, Prince Archie, and daughter, Princess Lilibet, both of whom she shares with her husband, Prince Harry. Meghan has been open about her experience in the past, particularly about the miscarriage she suffered in July 2020. She famously revealed her grief in a powerful personal essay published in The New York Times, in which she recounted the painful moment when she felt a “sharp cramp” and collapsed while holding her son Archie in her arms.

“I knew, as I clutched my firstborn child, that I was losing my second,” Meghan wrote. “Losing a child means carrying an almost unbearable grief, experienced by many but talked about by few.”

Her words resonated with many as she acknowledged how such a loss is rarely discussed in public and how important it is to share those experiences to help others heal and find solidarity. Through her podcast, Meghan continues to open up about her personal struggles and triumphs, offering listeners a window into her journey as a mother, wife, and advocate for women’s rights.

Her vulnerable discussion highlights not just her personal story but also the broader conversation about the often-taboo topic of miscarriage, grief, and the pressure many face to remain strong in the face of such intimate pain. Meghan’s openness encourages others to confront their own experiences with loss, normalizing the conversation and fostering a sense of community.