The Duchess of Sussex shared an emotional video on Instagram, offering a glimpse into treasured moments she, her husband, and their two children had with their beloved late adopted pet.
On January 7, 2025, Meghan Markle announced the passing of her beagle, Guy. Fans who have felt the pain of losing cherished pets have shown an outpouring of love and support, sharing in her grief.
In the heartfelt clip, Meghan revealed touching moments of Guy bonding with the family, playing at the beach, relaxing in the kitchen, enjoying the garden, and lounging together.
In the caption, Meghan recounted how Guy entered her life. In 2015, she adopted him from County Animal Shelter in Kentucky, a kill shelter where he had only days left to live.
“I swooped him up… and fell in love,” she shared. “They called him ‘the little guy’ because he was so tiny and frail, so I named him ‘Guy.’ And he was the best guy any girl could have asked for.”
Meghan reflected on Guy’s constant presence throughout every chapter of her life, from her time on “Suits” to her engagement and wedding to Prince Harry, and even as she became a mother to Archie, 5, and Lilibet, 3.
Guy, she noted, was always by her side, through “the quiet, the chaos, the calm, the comfort,” she disclosed.
The 43-year-old narrated the health challenges Guy faced before her move to the UK. After a severe accident, he underwent multiple surgeries and spent months in a clinic. Doctors doubted he would walk again. However, with the care of Dr. Noel Fitzpatrick and his team, along with Meghan’s late-night visits to Surrey with Harry, Guy made an incredible recovery.
She expressed deep gratitude to Dr. Noel, Queen West Animal Hospital in Toronto, her current vets, and her supportive community for their unwavering care for Guy. “Thank you for loving him so,” she said.
Meghan revealed she went public with the news of Guy’s passing because he will appear in her upcoming Netflix series, “With Love, Meghan.” She added, “I hope you’ll come to understand why I am so devastated by his loss. I think you may fall a little bit in love too.”
Her grief, as profound as her love for Guy, was clear as Meghan wrote, “I have cried too many tears to count – the type of tears that make you get in the shower with the absurd hope that the running water on your face will somehow make you not feel them, or pretend they’re not there. But they are. And that’s okay too.”
She concluded by expressing deep gratitude for the years of unconditional love she received from Guy, calling him “My sweet Guy,” and adding, “You filled my life in ways you’ll never know.”
As news of Guy’s passing spread, fans flooded social media with comforting messages for the family.
One fan shared, “I’m so very sorry for your loss. Our fur babies are such a big part of our lives & it’s heartbreaking when we lose them. RIP Guy. 💔”
Another user referenced Harry’s late mother, Princess Diana, in their condolences, “One true unflawed, unconditional love… they are a blessing to us flawed humans… I am sure Diana will greet him in heaven. 🐾”
A user noted the difficulty of losing a lifelong companion, “It’s so horrible to lose a pet, especially one that’s been with you through every stage of your life. feel for Meg and Harry and Archie and Lilli [sic]. 😢”
A fellow dog lover and rescue pet owner remarked, “My heart is with their whole family. Having been owned by rescue Beagles, it’s a love that can’t be explained. Prayers for their healing….♥️”
Another person reflected on the timing, “Sad. He was going to be part of her new show. Sad.” Guy will be featured in the first season of “With Love, Meghan.” In the trailer, he makes a cameo, lounging in his dog bed as Meghan cooks in the kitchen.
More fans sent the Duchess heartfelt messages. One wrote, “I am sending my deepest condolences your way, losing a pet is such a painful experience. Pets are part of the family! 💔”
Another user shared, “Prayers for loss of fur baby. 🙏” In a show of support, someone commented, “Meghan and Harry, your hearts are beautiful. God loves you. ❤️” Lastly, a simple yet empathetic message read, “Know how hard that is, so sorry.”
