Meghan Markle took to Instagram on January 7, 2025, to mourn the loss of her beloved dog, Guy. In her emotional post, she shared her grief, expressing that the tears she had shed felt overwhelming, and despite trying to escape the sadness, she acknowledged that it was okay to feel it. Meghan described Guy as a constant companion through many significant moments of her life, including her time filming Suits, her engagement and wedding to Prince Harry, and the birth of her children. Guy, whom she adopted in 2015 from a rescue in Canada, had been saved from a kill shelter in Kentucky and had a special place in her heart. She fondly remembered him as “the best guy any girl could have asked for.”
While many expressed their sympathy and comforted Meghan, some critics, particularly from The Daily Mail, chose to use the opportunity to criticize her, mixing empathy with disparaging comments about her public image, such as her appearance and her recent TV projects. Despite this, it’s clear that for Meghan, the loss of Guy is a deeply personal and painful one.
Meghan’s family includes other rescue dogs, Mamma Mia and Pula, and she has the support of her loved ones as she navigates the grieving process. Grief, no matter who you are, is a deeply human experience, and we extend our condolences to Meghan and her family during this difficult time.