SPINNING YET? Meghan Markle remembers 'WARM' relations with Queen in gushing new interview

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Pouring her heart out, Meghan, who is the cover star of the latest edition of Variety, said, "There's been such an outpouring of love and support. I'm grateful that I was able to be with my husband to support him, especially during that time. What's so beautiful is to look at the legacy that his grandmother was able to leave on so many fronts. Certainly, in terms of female leadership, she is the most shining example of what that looks like. I feel deep gratitude to have been able to spend time with her and get to know her."

"I've reflected on that first official engagement that I had with her, how special that felt. I feel fortunate. And I continue to be proud to have had a nice warmth with the matriarch of the family," she added.

She also hinted that the death of his beloved grandmother was troublesome for Harry, who got to know about the saddening news just five minutes before the world. "It's been a complicated time, but my husband, ever the optimist," she said.

After the death of the Queen, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex remained in the UK and delivered a number of rare unity appearances with the royal family. They even joined the new Prince and Princess of Wales to examine the floral tributes left outside the Windsor castle gate to mourn the death of Her Majesty.

Speaking on how the royal family is dealing with the Queen's death, Meghan told Variety, "In big moments in life, you get a lot of perspective. It makes you wonder what you want to focus your energy on. Right now, we feel energized and excited about all of the things we’ve been building toward. We’re also focused on our foundation. So much of the work we do includes the philanthropic space.”

Further in the interview, the duchess also talked about her controversial sit-down with Oprah Winfrey. "It’s like they knew exactly what I needed to feel in that moment. It meant, and still means, so very much to me. The power of sisterhood and female support can never be underestimated,” she added.

In the chat, Meghan also confirmed she has no plans to return to acting, before adding that she "never says never".