The revelation was made by Samantha, Meghan's half-sister, during an exclusive interview with 7NEWS Spotlight.
Samantha, along with her father Thomas Markle Sr. and brother Thomas Markle Jr., discussed private details of Meghan's early relationship with her now-husband.
The interview also delved into the strained relationship between Meghan and her father's side of the family. Meghan has not seen Samantha in over a decade and has a tumultuous relationship with her father. Samantha claimed that Meghan would still be a waitress if it weren't for their father's support.
The sisters were involved in a lawsuit where Samantha sued Meghan for defamation and "injurious falsehood." The case was eventually dismissed, with the Florida judge stating that Meghan's statements were an expression of her opinion and could not be proved false.
Overall, the interview sheds some light on Meghan's personal life before becoming a member of the royal family and highlights the challenges of navigating family relationships in the public eye.