Meghan Markle’s Brutal Divorce Move Left Ex-Husband Trevor Engelson ‘Fuming with Rage’—Inside Their Explosive Split

Before Meghan Markle became royalty, she was married to Hollywood producer Trevor Engelson.

Their whirlwind romance seemed unshakable—until Meghan’s rising stardom allegedly tore them apart.

But it wasn’t just the divorce that left Trevor stunned; it was the way Meghan chose to end their marriage that reportedly left him reeling with fury.

Trevor Engelson and Meghan Markle | Source: Getty Images

Meghan Markle & Trevor Engelson’s Fairytale Beginning

Meghan and Trevor’s love story began in 2004.

She was an aspiring actress, while Trevor was making a name for himself as a producer, working on films such as License to Wed (2007), All About Steve (2009), and Remember Me (2010).

Meghan Markle and Trevor Engelson attended the Coach Legacy Photo Exhibit by Reed Krakoff in East Hampton, New York, on August 26, 2006. | Source: Getty Images

After dating for several years, the couple tied the knot in a lavish beachfront wedding in Ocho Rios, Jamaica, in September 2011.

Meghan, then 30, was on the brink of her big break.

But little did Trevor know, the woman he had vowed to spend forever with was already slipping away.

Meghan Markle at The Paley Center for Media's Paley Honors Fall Gala Honoring Tyler Perry on December 4, 2024, in Beverly Hills, California | Source: Getty Images

The Distance That Tore Them Apart

When Meghan landed her career-defining role as Rachel Zane on Suits, she relocated to Toronto for filming, while Trevor remained in Los Angeles.

The physical distance soon created an emotional one.

Over time, their once-loving relationship crumbled under the weight of Meghan’s ambition and Trevor’s demanding career.

Meghan Markle as Rachel Zane in "Suits" Season 2 on April 20, 2012. | Source: Getty Images

By 2013, Meghan filed for divorce, citing “irreconcilable differences.”

At first, it seemed like an amicable split.

But according to royal biographer Andrew Morton’s 2018 book, Meghan: A Hollywood Princess, Trevor never saw it coming.

Meghan Markle in "Suits" Season 2 on June 2, 2012. | Source: Getty Images

Meghan’s Cold-Blooded Breakup Move

While breakups are never easy, Meghan’s method of ending her marriage reportedly stunned everyone.

Instead of a face-to-face conversation, she allegedly sent her engagement and wedding rings back to Trevor via registered mail.

Trevor Engelson and Meghan Markle attend the Anti-Defamation League Entertainment Industry Awards Dinner honoring Ryan Kavanaugh on October 11, 2011, in Beverly Hills, California. | Source: Getty Images

According to sources close to Trevor, he was blindsided, furious, and deeply hurt.

Morton’s book describes how he “could barely contain his anger” at the abrupt end of their marriage.

The producer, known for his laid-back demeanor, reacted with “cold fury” whenever Meghan’s name was mentioned.

Trevor Engelson attends the "Snowfall" final season premiere at The Ted Mann Theater on February 15, 2023, in Los Angeles, California. | Source: Getty Images

Friends & Family Shocked by Meghan’s Actions

Trevor’s close circle was equally baffled.

Even his parents, David and Leslie Engelson, were reportedly taken aback by the sudden split.

Princess Diana in 1983. | Source: Getty Images

Meghan’s former best friend and maid of honor, Ninaki Priddy, also distanced herself, later revealing that Meghan had always been “very calculated in the way she handled people and relationships.”

“She takes control of situations, and if things aren’t going her way, she suddenly disappears,” Priddy once claimed.

Trevor Engelson at "Snowfall" Season 2 in 2018, in Los Angeles, California. | Source: Getty Images

“She had a way of moving on without looking back.”

Meghan’s Past Haunts Her as She Becomes a Royal

Years later, as Meghan’s relationship with Prince Harry made headlines, the media latched onto her past.

British tabloids painted her as a “social climber” who had ruthlessly discarded Trevor the moment she found greater fame.

Meghan Markle attends the TV Guide Magazine Hot List Party on November 12, 2012, in West Hollywood, California. | Source: Getty Images

Prince Harry himself addressed this scrutiny in his memoir Spare, slamming the press for their obsession with Meghan’s previous marriage.

He expressed frustration that his wife’s divorce was constantly dissected, even though divorce was far from scandalous within the royal family.

“My father is married to a divorcée,” he pointed out, referring to Queen Camilla.

Trevor Engelson and Tracey Kurland arrive at the premiere of FX's "Snowfall" Season 2 on July 16, 2018, in Los Angeles, California. | Source: Getty Images

Trevor Engelson Moves On—But Not Without Drama

While Meghan was transitioning into royal life, Trevor remained silent.

However, his personal life took an intriguing turn.

After a brief romance with reality TV star Bethenny Frankel, he met nutritionist Tracey Kurland.

In what many saw as a pointed move, Trevor proposed to Tracey just two weeks after Meghan’s royal wedding in May 2018.

Meghan Markle attends USA Network's A Suits Story Fashion Show on June 12, 2012, in New York. | Source: Getty Images

The couple married in Montecito, California, in 2019, and went on to have three children—daughters Ford and Sienna, and most recently, a son, Logan Stanford Engelson, born in February 2025.

Prince Harry's memoir "Spare." | Source: Getty Images

Meghan & Trevor: Two Separate Worlds

Years have passed, and both Meghan and Trevor have moved on—one into royalty and global media scrutiny, the other into a private life of family and business.

But despite the passage of time, Meghan’s dramatic breakup move remains an unforgettable chapter in her past, one that continues to spark curiosity and controversy.

Prince Harry at The Invictus Games Foundation 10th Anniversary Service on May 8, 2024, in London, England. | Source: Getty Images

For Trevor, the heartbreak may be long behind him, but one thing remains certain: Meghan Markle’s exit from his life was as cold as it was calculated.