Mackintosh, who is best known for her appearances on the reality show Made in Chelsea, explained how she and Markle became friends.
According to Mackintosh, they first met about eight years ago at the opening of a hotel in Istanbul. Mackintosh was a fan of Markle's work on the TV show Suits, and the two struck up a conversation while ordering drinks at the bar.
They hit it off and stayed in touch, going out to lunch at The Ivy on Kings Road in London, where Mackintosh introduced Markle to some of her favorite spots in the city.
Mackintosh revealed that she and Markle bonded over their shared experiences with marital troubles. At the time, Mackintosh was going through a difficult period in her marriage to rapper Professor Green, while Markle had recently split from her first husband Trevor Engelson. Mackintosh also noted that they were both interested in wellness, which was another common bond between them.
Although they were not best friends, Mackintosh said that she and Markle hung out a few times whenever Markle was in town.
Mackintosh also mentioned feeling a bit snubbed by Markle when she started dating Prince Harry, but she didn't go into further detail about this. Overall, Mackintosh's account of her friendship with Markle provides some interesting insights into the Duchess's personality and interests.
