Some of the world’s famous royals started out just like us before they married into the royal families.
Take a look at these pictures of royals-by-marriage to see what their lives were like before their fairytale royal weddings.
1. Meghan Markle
Attending an event in New York in 2005
2. Meghan Markle
Grabbing swag at the pre-Emmy Style Lounge in 2005
3. Meghan Markle
Modeling on Deal Or No Deal in 2006
4. Meghan Markle
At an event for the National Kidney Foundation in California in 2006
5. Meghan Markle
At a Golden Globes event in 2007
6. Meghan Markle
Collecting swag at a pre-Emmy gift lounge in 2009
7. Meghan Markle
At a style and beauty lounge in 2010
8. Meghan Markle
In a promotional shot for Suits Season 1 (left) and Suits Season 2 (right)
9. Meghan Markle
Attending the HBO luxury lounge in 2012
10. Meghan Markle
At the Warner Bros. and InStyle Golden Globes after party in 2012
11. Meghan Markle
At the USA Network upfront after party in New York City in 2012
12. Meghan Markle
Attending a New Jersey Devils/New York Rangers game at Madison Square Garden in 2013
13. Meghan Markle
With Kerry Washington at an event in New York City in 2013
14. Meghan Markle
Fundraising in New York in 2013
15. Meghan Markle
At Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in New York City in 2014
16. Meghan Markle
Attending the DirecTV Beach Bowl in 2014
17. Meghan Markle
With Nina Dobrev, participating in the DirecTV Beach Bowl in 2014
18. Meghan Markle
In New York City in 2015
19. Kate Middleton
Shopping at the Gatcombe Park Festival of British Eventing in 2005
20. Kate Middleton
Before (left) and at (right) her graduation ceremony in 2005
21. Kate Middleton
On a ski trip in Switzerland in 2005
22. Kate Middleton
Engaging in some rare PDA with Prince William in 2006
23. Kate Middleton
Watching Prince William compete in a charity polo match in 2006
24. Kate Middleton
Dancing with Guy Pelly at a pre-Wimbledon party in 2006
25. Kate Middleton
Rocking long bangs in London in 2006
26. Kate Middleton
Hanging out with Prince Harry’s then-girlfriend Chelsy Davy at a charity polo match in 2006
27. Kate Middleton
Going out to Mahki Club in London in 2007
28. Kate Middleton
Out London in 2007
