Meghan Markle’s ex husband Trevor Engelson was ‘angered’ & ‘couldn’t hear her name’ after the divorce
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Before stepping into the global spotlight as a royal, Meghan Markle was married to Hollywood producer Trevor Engelson.
Their relationship, which began long before her rise to fame, quietly fell apart behind the scenes, with their abrupt split reportedly catching Trevor and those close to them by surprise.
What followed was a divorce that continued to resonate beneath Meghan’s public ascent, revealing a lesser-known narrative of emotional impact, media scrutiny, and decisions that left a lasting impression.
How Meghan Markle and Trevor Engelson’s Relationship Began
Meghan and Trevor first crossed paths in 2004, during the early stages of her acting career. At the time, Engelson was steadily building his reputation in Hollywood, producing films such as License to Wed and Remember Me.
After nearly seven years of dating, the couple tied the knot in September 2011, exchanging vows in a beachfront ceremony in Ocho Rios, Jamaica.
Meghan was 30 years old at the time. However, their marriage soon faced challenges when Meghan’s acting career gained momentum.
Career Demands and Growing Distance
When Meghan landed her breakout role as Rachel Zane on the hit legal drama Suits, the couple’s dynamic shifted dramatically. While Meghan was based in Toronto for filming, Trevor remained in Los Angeles, causing a growing divide in their relationship.
The couple’s time together became increasingly limited, and eventually, Meghan filed for divorce in 2013, citing “irreconcilable differences.”
The Unexpected End of Their Marriage
Although their long-term relationship before marriage suggested a strong foundation, their sudden split shocked their inner circle.
According to royal biographer Andrew Morton, who detailed their relationship in his 2018 book Meghan: A Hollywood Princess, even Trevor’s parents, David and Leslie Engelson, were caught off guard:
“The sad news, in the summer of 2013, came as a bolt from the blue. Everyone in their circle was genuinely shocked.”
However, it wasn’t just the divorce itself that surprised people—it was how Meghan chose to end the relationship that stirred strong emotions.
Rather than meeting Trevor in person, she reportedly sent back her diamond wedding and engagement rings by registered mail—a move that some close to him found unexpectedly abrupt.
Trevor’s Reaction and the Lingering Aftermath
In the wake of their divorce, those who knew Trevor described his emotional response as particularly intense.
According to Morton’s biography, Trevor “could barely contain his anger,” and friends recalled that the usually easygoing producer reacted with “cold fury” whenever Meghan’s name was mentioned. Despite the public curiosity surrounding their breakup, he refused to discuss her publicly.
Prince Harry Speaks on the Media Scrutiny of Meghan’s Past
Years later, Meghan’s first marriage became a point of intense media focus when she joined the royal family. In his 2023 memoir Spare, Prince Harry shared frustration over how the press fixated on Meghan’s status as a divorcée, questioning whether he was legally allowed to marry her.
He criticized the double standards, pointing out that divorce was far from unprecedented in the royal family:
“My father is currently married to a divorcée, and my aunt, Princess Anne, is a remarried divorcée.”
While Meghan embraced her royal role, Trevor moved forward with his personal and professional life away from the public eye.
He met nutritionist Tracey Kurland, whom he proposed to just two weeks after Meghan’s royal wedding in May 2018. The couple tied the knot the following year at the Rosewood Miramar Beach resort in Montecito, California.
Over the years, they built a family together, welcoming two daughters, Ford and Sienna. In February 2025, Trevor announced on social media that they had welcomed their third child, a son named Logan Stanford Engelson.
Moving Forward in Separate Directions
While Meghan Markle and Trevor Engelson’s brief marriage remains a part of their history, both have since moved on to build their respective lives.
Meghan transitioned from Hollywood actress to royal figure and later embarked on new ventures with Prince Harry, while Trevor continued his career as a film producer and family man, choosing a low-profile existence away from the media’s attention.
