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Meghan Markle's maid of honour splits from husband after almost 17 years of marriage

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Meghan Markle's former bestie Jessica Mulroney has reportedly ended things with her husband Ben after nearly 17 years of marriage.

The Canadian stylist, who was once the Duchess of Sussex's right-hand woman, broke the news to friends when she attended a wedding solo in Toronto last month, sources told  Page Six.

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Jessica has been seen stepping out without her wedding ring in recent weeks, with another source telling the outlet the pair have been separated for some time.

Jessica and Ben Mulroney. Pic: George Pimentel/WireImage
Jessica and Ben Mulroney. Pic: George Pimentel/WireImage

A source told PageSix: 'They're split. Jessica seemed sad, but also relieved to have some clarity.'

Jessica and Ben tied the knot in 2008 and share two sons, 14-year-old twins Brian and John, and a daughter, 12-year-old Ivy.

The family of five was all part of Meghan's bridal party during her wedding to Prince Harry in May 2018. Jessica, who was Meghan's then-best friend, had the prestigious role of maid of honour on the big day.

Meghan isn't the family's only connection to prominent figures, as Ben is the son of the former Canadian Prime Minister, the late Brian Mulroney, and his wife, Mila.

The ladies quickly became friends when they met on the set of Suits, where Jessica worked as a stylist. However, despite their close bond, the pair is said to have fallen out in 2020 and haven't been spotted in public since.

Meghan reportedly ended their friendship over a racism scandal when influencer Sasha Exeter accused Jessica of displaying 'textbook white privilege' within the fashion blogging community.

Kaate Middleton and Meghan Markle's friend Jessica Mulroney arrive for the wedding ceremony of Britain's Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, and Meghan Markle. Pic: BEN STANSALL/AFP via Getty Images)

Jessica and Meghan were once so close that she was the one Meghan phoned before she was about to get engaged.

Right before Harry popped the question in the garden of Nottingham Cottage, she called her bestie and told her the news. 'Oh my God, Jess, it's happening. He told me not to peek,' she could be heard saying.

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