Meghan Markle Credits Prince Harry's Simple Life Lesson With Helping Her Through Difficult Times: 'Really Hard Days'

Meghan Markle revealed that a simple piece of advice from Prince Harry had helped her stay positive through life's most difficult moments.

The Duchess of Sussex spoke during a Q&A attended by People at a special screening of Cookie Queens in Los Angeles on July 28. Meghan and Harry served as executive producers on the documentary, which follows Girl Scouts and their cookie-selling journeys.

Meghan shared the lesson Harry gave her, revealing, "But you know, he was a helicopter pilot in the British Army for 10 years. And sometimes on really hard days, we were once he said, ‘Hey, but my love, you know, even if there’s a storm happening above the storm, the sun’s always shining.'"

Meghan also recalled a conversation she had with her husband years ago.

"I think so much of it, funny enough, I was thinking about something my husband told me ages ago, because we all go through experiences and life is full of surprises," she said.

The duchess said Harry's words encouraged her to step back and view difficult situations from a broader perspective, explaining that clarity "only comes when you think about zooming out a little."

"So I think when you really zoom out and think, ‘My gosh, how many things have we gone through that have felt hard?’ And then you still get through them," Meghan continued.

She added, "Or how many goals do you think you’re not gonna hit? And then you hit them and you supersede them."

Meghan said the reminder helped her remember that tough moments eventually passed.

"That no matter what feels insurmountable, there’s just always that sun shining above it," she admitted.

The exchange echoed comments Harry previously made about the guidance he received from Meghan.

During an interview with The Guardian following his 2025 visit to the U.K., the Duke of Sussex stated one lesson from his wife remained a constant in his life.

"She said, ‘Just stick to the truth.’ It is the thing I always fall back on. Always," Harry recalled.

He even added that Meghan believed honesty was "the most efficient way to live."

"And if you think like that, who would be stupid enough to lie? It takes up too much time and effort," he said.

Meghan and Harry recently returned from a summer visit to the U.K. with their children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet.

On July 23, Meghan posted a series of photos on Instagram with the caption, "Summer Holiday."

One image showed Harry walking down a tree-lined path with Archie and Lilibet.

The photo was believed to have been taken at Althorp, the Spencer family's ancestral estate in Northamptonshire, where Princess Diana spent part of her childhood. The Sussexes reportedly stayed there as guests of Harry's uncle, Charles Spencer.