Fireworks weren't the only sparks flying on the Fourth of July a decade ago. For Meghan Markle and Prince Harry, Independence Eve and Day 2016 marked the start of their love story. While America celebrates its 250th birthday this Fourth of July weekend, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex will be marking a special milestone of their own: the tenth anniversary of their back-to-back first dates. A sweet start The couple first met in-person in London on July 3, 2016.