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Meghan Markle's former BFF Jessica Mulroney breaks her silence after Netflix documentary

Meghan Markle's former best friend Jessica Mulroney has broken her silence after the couple's recent storm following their Netflix documentary.

The Duchess of Sussex, 40, was close friends with Jessica, 42, when Meghan lived in Canada.

The pair's bond was so tight that Meghan even called Jessica on the night Prince Harry proposed.

Fashion stylist Jessica was even tipped to become Archie's godmother shortly after he was born – before the role was given to Tiggy Pettifer, Harry and William's former nanny.

However, it was reported the pair became distant in 2020 when fashion stylist Jessica was called out by lifestyle blogger Sasha Exeter for comments she made regarding white privilege in a discussion about the Black Lives Matter protests.

Meghan Markle and Jessica Mulroney had a close bond before 2020 (WireImage)
Jessica played a key part during the start of Harry and Meghan's romance (AFP via Getty Images)

Jessica was accused of displaying signs of "very problematic behaviour and antics" within the fashion industry.

Jessica has since kept quiet about her relationship with Meghan, but broke her silence as she shared a photo on Instagram from the couple's wedding.

The stylist shared the black and white snap of herself alongside Suits actress Abigail Spencer and other guests at the wedding reception.

Jessica's photo is the same snap shared in the Duke and Duchess' Netflix documentary where the pair discussed their wedding.

Jessica shared the image featured in Harry and Meghan's doc (Instagram)

Cryptically, Jessica did not leave a caption with the Instagram share and opted to turn the comments off, too.

The move is Jessica's first public acknowledgement of Meghan and Harry's documentary.

In the second episode of the documentary series, footage of a video call between Jessica and Meghan featured.

The moment saw Meghan filming the setting where Harry popped the question as she said: "Oh my God Jess, it's happening. He told me not to peek."

It is thought the Jess Meghan mentioned in the doc is her stylist pal.

Jessica's phone call with Meghan was referenced in the Netflix doc (mirror.co.uk)

Following its release, Jessica appeared to avoid posting on social media for a while.

Jessica played a big part at Harry and Meghan's 2018 wedding and even shared her pride on the big day.

As she posted to Instagram, Jess wrote: "Proud friend. Proud mom."

Jessica also shared a cryptic post ahead of the documentary airing as a trailer for the Netflix series dropped.

Jessica shared a post on the day of the release, reading: "Best thing I ever did was learn how to move without the crowd."

Jessica Mulroney shared a cryptic comment following the release of a trailer from Harry and Meghan's series (WireImage)

The pair were understood to be close pals after meeting on the set of Suits where the Duchess played the role of Rachel Zane.

However, following accusations made by Sasha Exeter, the pair are said to have drifted apart.

Jessica later issued a public apology and appeared to make a reference to Meghan, saying: "As I told you privately, I have lived a very public and personal experience with my closest friend where race was front and centre.

"It was deeply educational. I learned a lot from that. I promise to continue to learn and listen on how I can use my privilege to elevate and support black voices."

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