Who is Meghan Markle’s best friend Jessica Mulroney?
BABY Archie has been staying with Meghan's best pal Jessica Mulroney while his parents broke the news that they would be resigning from their royal duties.
But who is Canadian stylist Jessica Mulroney, 37, and will she be a godmother to Harry and Meghan's baby?
How does Jessica Mulroney know Meghan Markle?
Meghan and Jessica are thought to have met when Meghan first moved from LA to Toronto, in 2011, to film Suits.
They're said to have bonded over a shared love of yoga, and even holidayed together in Italy in 2016.
Jessica was one of just three people, along with Meghan's mum Doria and Harry's mate/Soho House consultant Markus Anderson, to join the Suits actress and Harry in the royal box at the Invictus Games.
Is Jessica Mulroney godmother to baby Archie?
The odds that Jessica will be godmother to Baby Sussex are currently at 2/1, meaning there's a good chance she'll be picked.
But William and Kate are still among the bookies’ favourites for godparent duties to the royal baby.
Harry first got to know Kate in 2003 when she began dating William and he has called her the “big sister he never had”.
Was she maid of honour at the royal wedding?
No but she was very present during the big day - helping Meghan out and making sure everything ran smoothly. Ivy Mulroney, Jessica’s four-year-old daughter was a bridesmaid.
Her twin brothers, seven-year-old Brian and John Mulroney, were page boys alongside Prince George and Harry's godson Jasper Dyer, six.
Other bridesmaids included Princess Charlotte, Harry's goddaughters, three-year-old Florence van Cutsem and Zalie Warren, two, as well as Meghan’s goddaughters Rylan, seven, and Remi Litt, six.
How were her kids involved in the royal wedding?
Ivy was chosen to be a bridesmaid at Meghan's Royal Wedding in May 2018, while Brian and John Mulroney were page boys.
Jessica didn't have an official role on the day, but she was on hand to help Meghan every step of the way - she was seen adjusting Meg's veil and bridal train before she entered the chapel.
Who is Jessica Mulroney's husband?
Jessica is married to Ben Mulroney, a Canadian TV host and son of the former PM Brian Mulroney.
He's best known for hosting Canadian Idol and entertainment news programme etalk - where he covers showbiz awards shows like the Oscars and Golden Globes.
Ben and Jessica tied the knot on December 28, 2007, after just two years of dating.
They have three kids — identical twins Brian and John, born in August 2010, and a daughter called Ivy, born in June 2013.
Does Jessica babysit for Meghan?
The palace has confirmed that Meghan has now flown back to Canada and it has been reported she will split her time between the UK and north America.
Whilst she and Harry were breaking the news that they will be stepping down as senior royals, Jessica looked after Archie.
Meghan flew back after just three days in the UK leaving Harry to hold crisis talks with the Queen, Prince Charles and Prince William on their exit from public duties.
It is thought the pair didn't want their son to suffer jet lag flying ten hours to and from Canada inside five days.
A source said: “It was only a flying visit for Meghan. She wanted to get back ‘home’ to Archie.”
Mulroney, 40, shared an Instagram post backing her pal as the bombshell statement was dropped on Wednesday.
It read: "A strong woman looks a challenge in the eye and gives it a wink.