Meghan Markle's 5 relatable quotes on motherhood as she celebrates special day

became a mother six years ago when she gave birth to on May 6, 2019. The 43-year-old has not been shy to speak about both the joys and challenges that she has experienced since becoming a mother.

The - who now resides in California with Prince Harry and their two children - is . Despite the special day celebrated in the UK two months ago, the annual holiday celebrated in America on the second Sunday in May each year. Just over two years after welcoming their son, the Duke, 40, and Duchess of Sussex welcomed their daughter on June 4, 2021. Here the looks at five very relatable quotes that Meghan has made about motherhood so far.

In October 2019, Meghan opened up about how she experienced feeling vulnerable during the early stages of parenthood. At the time of her interview with ITV, Archie - who had joined his parents on a royal visit to South Africa - was five months old.

Revealing that very few people had asked if she was feeling "okay", Meghan told interviewer Tom Bradby: "Any woman, especially when they're pregnant, you're really vulnerable, and so that was made really challenging. And then when you have a newborn, you know? And especially as a woman, it's a lot."

In honour of Mother's Day in 2021, Meghan wrote a personal letter that was shared by Harvest Home LA on Instagram. Meghan, who was heavily pregnant with Lilibet at the time, wrote about how much having a community means - especially during motherhood.

The former working royal wrote: "As a mom, and an expectant mom, I deeply appreciate the significance of community support, safe and accessible pregnancy resources, and trusted guidance in a nurturing setting. These ingredients are essential to not just our physical health, but our mental well-being, and I commend you for leading a compassionate community that lives these values."

While speaking at the DealBook Online Summit in late 2021, Meghan revealed she was calling members of Congress to speak out in support of paid leave for parents. She said: "This is one of those issues that is not red or blue. It sets us up for economic growth and success, but it also just allows people to have that very sacred time as a family."

Opening up about her young daughter, Meghan previously shared the importance of supporting your child's dreams - even sharing that she wouldn't mind if Lilibet followed her footsteps in the world of acting.

Speaking to Varity in 2022, Meghan said: "I would say, 'Great!' When you become a parent, you genuinely want your kids to find the things that bring them complete joy.

"There are so many people that will talk about what opened the door for my children. But it still takes talent and a lot of grit. We're creating multidimensional, interesting, kind, creative people. That's who our kids are."

In 2025, Meghan also opened up about her experience with postpartum preeclampsia following the birth of one of her children.

Speaking in an episode of her podcast 'Confessions of a Female Founder', Meghan said: "And you go... and you're still trying to juggle all of these things, and the world doesn't know what's happening quietly.

"And in the quiet, you're still trying to show up for people. And in the quiet, you're still just trying to show up mostly for your children. But those things are huge medical scares."