In what can only be described as the most royal of heartbreaks, Meghan Markle has announced the passing of her beloved rescue beagle, Guy. Yes, that Guy—the dog who probably knew more palace tea than the rest of us combined.
A Kentucky Kill Shelter to Buckingham Barkingham
The story of Guy reads like the ultimate underdog fairytale. Back in 2015, he was just a scrappy little pooch chilling (and by chilling, I mean desperately clinging to life) in a Kentucky kill shelter. Enter Meghan, who swooped in with the dramatic flair of a Hallmark movie heroine and saved him. She named him “Guy,” because apparently “Sir Woofs-a-Lot” was too on the nose.
Guy wasn’t just any dog; he was Meghan’s ride-or-die. Before Meghan became royalty, Guy was already a star on her now-defunct Instagram and her lifestyle blog The Tig. He was there for the highs, the lows, and probably some questionable brunch recipes.
Royal Paws: From Suits to the Sussexes
When Meghan moved to the UK to marry Prince Harry, she didn’t just bring her suitcase full of tiaras—she brought Guy, too. And let’s be honest, Guy probably adjusted to royal life better than most humans would. Fancy dog beds? Check. Gourmet kibble? Check. The occasional royal gossip session with the corgis? We can only assume.
But it wasn’t all tea and crumpets for Guy. Meghan revealed that he endured a terrible accident shortly before the big move, which left him needing multiple surgeries. The prognosis was grim, with vets saying he’d never walk again. Enter Dr. Noel Fitzpatrick, a.k.a. The Supervet, who probably deserves his own knighthood after this. Not only did he help Guy walk again, but he also ensured that the little beagle could strut into England like the regal pup he was born to be.
A Love Letter to Guy
Meghan shared the news of Guy’s passing on her new Instagram, penning what can only be described as a love letter to her four-legged soulmate. “He was with me through everything: the quiet, the chaos, the calm, the comfort,” she wrote. Translation: Guy saw it all—from late-night script rehearsals on Suits to royal wedding planning meltdowns.
She confessed to crying so many tears that she resorted to the classic “let’s cry in the shower so no one can tell” tactic. Same, Meghan, same.
In Loving Memory of the Best Guy
“Thank you for so many years of unconditional love, my sweet Guy,” Meghan wrote. “You filled my life in ways you’ll never know.” Cue the sound of millions of hearts breaking simultaneously.
Rest in peace, Guy. You were not just Meghan’s best guy; you were all of ours. And somewhere out there, we like to think you’re enjoying an endless supply of bacon treats, cozy blankets, and maybe even a heavenly version of The Tig.
Gone but never forgotten. 🐾
