So what did she do during her trip? Let’s take a look back down memory lane …

The warm welcome

Markle came to Hong Kong from late October to early November in 2012. While her personal Instagram page (@meghanmarkle) and lifestyle blog The Tig no longer exist, photos screenshotted online show a record of what she got up to in her pre-royal life.

She was welcomed with open arms by award-winning TV presenter and personality Dom Lau, who described Markle as “hands down my best interviewee” in a Twitter post in October 2013.

Why was Meghan Markle in Hong Kong?

The American actress was in the city for a Suits press tour.

In the few photos available online, she’s seen posing in front of a Casbaa (now known as the Asia Video Industry Association) backdrop.

Markle was also interviewed by Lau for Diva Universal.

Exploring the city and eating dim sum

Of course, no trip to Hong Kong is complete without eating dim sum, a traditional delicacy ubiquitous to the city. The self-proclaimed foodie told Singaporean magazine Her World about her visit in an interview: “I’m currently in Hong Kong and being an adventurous eater, I’m so excited to try the local cuisine here and indulge in some good dim sum. Wherever the world brings me, I’m happy to try good food.”

As previously reported, in another interview in 2013, Markle spoke about her love for char siu (barbecue pork). “I took a bite of barbecue pork and had one of those ‘come to God’ moments. Like, this is what it’s supposed to taste like. What have I been eating all these years?” she enthused. “I have a good amount of time to eat my way through Hong Kong.”

Markle added that if it weren’t for Suits, she wouldn’t have had the opportunity to come to Hong Kong. During her trip, she went to China Club, visited world-renowned Sam’s Tailor and snapped a pic at Hong Kong Park. In her Instagram archive, she also posted photos of her trying a matcha green tea mousse and traditional Chinese breakfast with fried egg noodles, chicken congee and soy bean milk.

Shopping paradise

She wore a Zac Posen skirt to meet advertisers and opted for a Kaufman Franco dress for another event.

In an interview, she spoke about the city being a top fashion destination: “I hear the shopping here [in Hong Kong] is prime, but what can rival Rachel Zane’s [Markle’s character in Suits] closet? It’s like having a best friend with the best clothes and you can borrow them all of the time.”

What would happen if she visited Hong Kong today?

Which other British royals have visited Hong Kong?

Being a former British colony, Hong Kong has a long history with the royal family. While Lady Amelia and Eliza recently visited last month, icons like the King Charles (then Prince Charles), the late Princess Diana and Queen Elizabeth have also made trips to the city. Markle’s husband Prince Harry and his brother Prince William have yet to visit.