A lasting bond. Meghan Markle’s friend Lindsay Roth is among the members of her and Prince Harry’s inner circle who appeared on their Netflix docuseries, Harry & Meghan.
“I often get asked what Meg and H are like. Here’s your chance to hear their story from them! Watch Harry & Meghan on @Netflix,” Roth wrote via Instagram in December 2022 alongside several behind-the-scenes photos from her time on set.
The television producer — who has been friends with Markle since their university days — has previously spoken up on her pal’s behalf.
“Meg’s M.O. has always been kindness; goodwill runs in her bones. I know this to be true after 22 years of very close friendship. I have seen firsthand how she treats her friends and their families and her colleagues,” Roth captioned an Instagram photo of the Duchess of Sussex helping her apply lip gloss in March 2021 after the royal couple faced backlash for their tell-all CBS interview.
The loyal friend continued: “If she’s driving with you in the passenger seat, she will fling her right arm in front of you at the slightest bump in a gesture of love to ensure your safety. If you have a specific goal, she will help you get there, and your passions will become hers on your behalf. If you ever have the pleasure of meeting Meg — and I hope more of you do — you will see the altruistic, magnanimous friend who I am so lucky to have in my corner.”
Roth then called the Suits alum “laugh out loud funny and smart,” adding, “She’s more than just a cover story.”
Although the duchess’ friends have seen her life undergo immense changes since she met Harry in 2016, Roth has said that Markle’s character remained consistent.
“She was this woman when we were students together at Northwestern University; she was this woman in Los Angeles when her days were spent auditioning; she was this woman living in Toronto as Rachel Zane on Suits; she was this woman before you knew she was dating Harry; she was this woman after you knew [she] was dating Harry; she was this woman when she became Duchess of Sussex and she is still — without a doubt — this very same woman today,” she wrote.
In addition to staying true to herself, the “Archetypes” podcaster has shared some of the perks of royal life with her friends over the years. In July 2019, she attended the Wimbledon Champions with Roth and their mutual friend, Genevieve Hillis.
Roth previously supported Markle’s first Wimbledon appearance in July 2016. “When your bestie sits in @serenawilliams box … you smile, feel proud and think GO SERENA! (And that she looks gorgeous),” the What Pretty Girls Are Made Of author wrote via Instagram at the time.
Scroll through for everything to know about Roth and her relationship with Markle:
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5 Things to Know About Meghan Markle’s Friend Lindsay Roth From ‘Harry and Meghan’ Docuseries
A lasting bond. Meghan Markle’s friend Lindsay Roth is among the members of her and Prince Harry’s inner circle who appeared on their Netflix docuseries, Harry & Meghan.
“I often get asked what Meg and H are like. Here’s your chance to hear their story from them! Watch Harry & Meghan on @Netflix,” Roth wrote via Instagram in December 2022 alongside several behind-the-scenes photos from her time on set.
The television producer — who has been friends with Markle since their university days — has previously spoken up on her pal’s behalf.
“Meg’s M.O. has always been kindness; goodwill runs in her bones. I know this to be true after 22 years of very close friendship. I have seen firsthand how she treats her friends and their families and her colleagues,” Roth captioned an Instagram photo of the Duchess of Sussex helping her apply lip gloss in March 2021 after the royal couple faced backlash for their tell-all CBS interview.
The loyal friend continued: “If she’s driving with you in the passenger seat, she will fling her right arm in front of you at the slightest bump in a gesture of love to ensure your safety. If you have a specific goal, she will help you get there, and your passions will become hers on your behalf. If you ever have the pleasure of meeting Meg — and I hope more of you do — you will see the altruistic, magnanimous friend who I am so lucky to have in my corner.”
Roth then called the Suits alum “laugh out loud funny and smart,” adding, “She’s more than just a cover story.”
Although the duchess’ friends have seen her life undergo immense changes since she met Harry in 2016, Roth has said that Markle’s character remained consistent.
“She was this woman when we were students together at Northwestern University; she was this woman in Los Angeles when her days were spent auditioning; she was this woman living in Toronto as Rachel Zane on Suits; she was this woman before you knew she was dating Harry; she was this woman after you knew [she] was dating Harry; she was this woman when she became Duchess of Sussex and she is still — without a doubt — this very same woman today,” she wrote.
In addition to staying true to herself, the “Archetypes” podcaster has shared some of the perks of royal life with her friends over the years. In July 2019, she attended the Wimbledon Champions with Roth and their mutual friend, Genevieve Hillis.
Roth previously supported Markle’s first Wimbledon appearance in July 2016. “When your bestie sits in @serenawilliams box … you smile, feel proud and think GO SERENA! (And that she looks gorgeous),” the What Pretty Girls Are Made Of author wrote via Instagram at the time.
Scroll through for everything to know about Roth and her relationship with Markle:
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How Does Lindsay Roth Know Meghan Markle?
The friends met as students at Northwestern University and graduated together in 2003.
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2. Was Meghan Markle in Lindsay Roth’s Wedding?
The Harry & Meghan star served as maid of honor in Roth’s August 2016 wedding. In a New York Times article published that November, the RIZ Productions owner shared that Markle arranged for her to have a private dress fitting at Kleinfeld in Toronto.
“I felt like the most special bride,” she told the outlet at the time.
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3. What Does Lindsay Roth Do for Work?
According to Roth’s LinkedIn page, she is an executive producer and the owner of RIZ productions. She has worked as a producer on television programs including Larry King Now, The Real Girl’s Kitchen and Beyond the Record.
The Northwestern alum is also the author of the 2015 novel What Pretty Girls Are Made Of, inspired by her time working in the makeup industry.
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4. What Has She Said About Her Friendship With Markle?
After Markle faced backlash for speaking candidly about her experience as a senior royal during a March 2021 CBS tell-all interview, Roth came to her defense.
“Meg’s M.O. has always been kindness; goodwill runs in her bones. I know this to be true after 22 years of very close friendship. I have seen firsthand how she treats her friends and their families, and her colleagues,” the novelist wrote via Instagram at the time.
While wishing the duchess a happy birthday in August 2016, Roth referred to her as “the most kind, generous, wickedly smart and gorgeous (inside and out) maid of honor a girl could have.”
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5. Does She Have Kids?
Roth shares two sons, Alexander and James, with her husband, Gavin Jordan.