For Meghan Markle, becoming a royal came at a price.

At the time, Markle seemed to be completely comfortable with her decision.

Clearly, Markle relished the opportunity to make a difference in the world.

Meghan Markle smiling

Markle was also clear that the decision to leave acting behind wasn’t about “giving anything up.”

Rather, “I just see it as a change.

It’s a new chapter,” she said.

Simon Rex poses on the red carpet

Moreover,tabloid interest in Marklehas increased exponentially since her days on “Suits.”

I really needed the money.

But I’ll be on food stamps before I do that."

News, the actors met when they worked together on a 2005 episode of “Cuts.”

We never even kissed," he clarified.

Adams further argued that people who “underestimated” Markle would soon learn the error of their ways.