How Meghan Markle's Ex-Husband, Trevor Engelson, Allegedly Reacted to Her Relationship with Prince Harry Following Their Divorce

The "The Real Housewives of New York City" reality star opens up about a past link to Meghan Markle and a bold prediction about her royal relationship that came true.

Bethenny Frankel has opened up about a surprising past connection to Hollywood producer Trevor Engelson, the ex-husband of Meghan Markle, and his striking response to Meghan's royal romance with Prince Harry.

Appearing on the November 12, 2025, episode of The Toast podcast, titled "The Power of No with Bethenny Frankel" and hosted by Claudia Oshry, Bethenny shared the story of a brief encounter with Trevor before Meghan became a household name.

Bethenny Frankel Reveals Her Connection to Meghan Markle's Ex

In the podcast show, Bethenny recalled meeting Trevor at Soho House in Chicago, where the two exchanged light flirtation. They reconnected in Los Angeles, she said, to discuss a possible work project.

At that time, Trevor casually mentioned that his ex-wife had appeared in a television series called "Suits." Bethenny admitted she wasn't familiar with the show.

After their meeting, Bethenny was surprised to recognize Meghan in tabloid photos showing her with Harry. Bethenny recalled her exchange with Trevor:

"I didn't know the woman. Months later, I see pictures in US Weekly of Harry's dating someone, and I text him to be like, 'Is this your ex?' And he's like, 'Yep.' And I'm like, I go, "You think she's going to close?" And he's like, "Oh, she'll close." And I don't want to get into more about that, but he was like, "She'll close."

Bethanny's account adds to a story that began long before Meghan entered the royal spotlight, as previous reports have detailed. Their relationship quietly unraveled behind the scenes, and the sudden split reportedly stunned not only Trevor but also their friends and family.

Meghan Markle & Trevor Engelson's Early Years

The former pair met in 2004. While Meghan is an actress, Trevor is a producer known for his work in films including "License to Wed" (2007), "All About Steve" (2009), and "Remember Me" (2010).

After several years of dating, the couple married in a beachfront ceremony in Ocho Rios, Jamaica, in September 2011. Meghan was 30 years old at the time. However, when she landed her breakout role in the TV show "Suits," the dynamic of their relationship shifted dramatically.

The Impact of Distance on Their Marriage

While Meghan filmed "Suits" in Toronto, Trevor remained in Los Angeles. Over time, the distance put a strain on their relationship, and their time together became increasingly limited. Eventually, Meghan filed for divorce, citing "irreconcilable differences."

At first, no specific reason was publicly given for the split, since they had been together for seven years before marrying. However, later reports suggested that the demands of Meghan's career in Toronto and Trevor's work in Los Angeles played a significant role in their separation.

Royal biographer Andrew Morton, in his 2018 book, "Meghan: A Hollywood Princess," described just how unexpected the split was, adding, "The sad news, in the summer of 2013, came as a bolt from the blue. Everyone in their circle was genuinely shocked." This apparently included Trevor's parents, David and Leslie.

Yet, it wasn't only the surprise of the divorce itself that left an impression. It was how Meghan chose to end the relationship that stirred deeper emotions.

How Trevor Reportedly Reacted to Their Split

According to Morton's biography, Meghan ended their union in an unexpectedly abrupt manner. Instead of meeting Trevor in person, she reportedly returned her diamond wedding and engagement rings to him by registered mail.

Those closest to Trevor described how the emotional aftermath of the split lingered long after the divorce. According to Morton’s biography, he could "barely contain his anger."

Friends also recalled that the usually laid-back producer reacted with "cold fury" whenever Meghan's name was mentioned. He refused to speak about her publicly, telling those who asked, "I have zero to say about her." One friend remarked that Trevor felt like "a piece of something stuck to the bottom of her shoe" after the marriage ended.

The breakup didn't just affect Trevor. Morton also noted that it strained Meghan's long-standing friendship with Ninaki Priddy, her former best friend and maid of honor. Priddy reportedly chose to distance herself, later describing Meghan as "very calculated in the way she handled people and relationships."

As Meghan became more famous, the media's fixation on her past relationships — particularly her marriage to Trevor — persisted, setting the stage for even more intense scrutiny.

Attention Focused on Meghan's Previous Marriage

When Meghan began dating Prince Harry, the British press quickly turned its focus to her personal history. Her divorce from Trevor became a frequent topic of speculation, often framed as a point of controversy.

In his 2023 memoir, "Spare," Harry reflected on how the media fixated obsessively on Meghan's past, particularly her status as a divorcée. He recalled how even reputable outlets, like The Telegraph, scrutinized every angle of whether he was "legally able to marry a (gasp) divorcée."

The Duke of Sussex expressed frustration at how the press delved into Meghan's previous marriage while conveniently ignoring that divorce was hardly unprecedented in the royal family. As he pointed out, his father was "currently married to a divorcée," and his aunt, Princess Anne, was "a remarried divorcée."

This relentless coverage would soon escalate to a level that drew an unprecedented response from Kensington Palace.

Kensington Palace Pushes Back Against Media Harassment

On November 8, 2016, Kensington Palace released an official statement on behalf of Harry, highlighting the extent of the harassment Meghan was facing.

The palace statement opened by acknowledging the public's long-standing fascination with Harry's private life but emphasized that the level of intrusion Meghan was facing had crossed a line. It described how Meghan had been targeted by articles laced with racial undertones and sexist commentary.

It went further, revealing that Meghan's mother had been hounded and followed by photographers outside her home. Reporters had even attempted to illegally access Meghan's residence, while financial offers were made to her former partners and close associates in exchange for personal information.

The palace directly addressed those who brushed off this treatment as just part of fame. Harry rejected that notion completely. As the statement read, "This is not a game—it is her life and his."

While much of the press remained obsessed with Meghan's past, others with ties to the royal family took a more compassionate view.

Former royal butler Paul Burrell shared that the late Princess Diana would have welcomed Meghan with open arms. "Yes, she would have loved Meghan. She would have embraced her," Paul stated.

As Meghan faced a barrage of media scrutiny, Trevor quietly retreated from public attention, choosing instead to focus on his career and personal life away from the headlines.

Trevor Moves On

While Meghan settled into royal life, Trevor quietly continued to build his career and personal life away from the spotlight. He briefly dated reality star Bethenny, though their relationship later transitioned into a business partnership.

He later met nutritionist Tracey Kurland, and in a notable coincidence, proposed to her just two weeks after Meghan's royal wedding in May 2018. The couple married the following year, in May 2019, at the Rosewood Miramar Beach resort in Montecito, California.

Over time, they welcomed two daughters, Ford and Sienna, and in February 2025, Trevor shared the news on social media that they had welcomed their third child, a son named Logan Stanford Engelson.

In the years since their split, Trevor has built a family of his own and appears to be enjoying parenthood, while Meghan continues her life with Harry. Both have moved forward, each focused on their family life.