When You Really Look, the Royal Couple and the HGTV Stars Have a Lot in Common
Here's the thing: once you notice it, you can't unsee it. When you take a closer look at Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, it’s practically impossible not to see a striking resemblance to HGTV’s beloved duo, Chip Gaines and Joanna Gaines. The resemblance is uncanny, and it’s not just a random observation—it’s been noticed by plenty of people.
Travel + Leisure was one of the first to point this out back in early December when Harry and Meghan released their official engagement photos. One of their editors did such a great job of showing the resemblance on Twitter, it quickly went viral. She posted a side-by-side comparison, writing, “If you squint a little, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry kind of look like Chip and Joanna Gaines.” She even went a step further, sharing another photo of Chip and Jo posing almost identically to Harry and Meghan in one of their engagement shots, calling it “more proof.”
If you squint a little, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry kind of look like Chip and Joanna Gaines. pic.twitter.com/dCbVvn91pV
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More proof: pic.twitter.com/RSyqtxWIAv
— Mariah (@mphbox) December 21, 2017
Two Couples, Two Worlds
Now, let’s be honest: while both couples are royalty in their own right—Harry and Meghan in the traditional sense, and Chip and Jo as our unofficial American royalty—they couldn’t be more different in almost every other way. Harry and Meghan live in the grandeur of Kensington Palace in London, while Chip and Jo have built an empire in Waco, Texas. Sure, one’s a palace, and the other’s a renovation business, but hey, they both have their own kind of magic.
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And then there’s the family life. Harry and Meghan weren’t parents at the time (though rumors swirled that they were trying for their first), while Chip and Jo were already raising a brood of five kids (their fifth baby arrived just last week!). And while Meghan and Joanna share similar hair—long and dark—they come from vastly different backgrounds. Meghan is of African American and Irish descent, while Joanna’s heritage is Korean, Lebanese, and German. It’s a fascinating mix, isn’t it?
Do They Notice the Resemblance?
It’s hard not to wonder if the couples themselves have noticed this odd connection. Maybe Harry and Meghan binge-watch episodes of "Fixer Upper" while enjoying a cozy evening at home. Or perhaps Chip and Jo tuned in to watch the royal wedding on May 19th, marveling at how much they resemble the royal couple. Honestly, we’d love nothing more than an invite to the palace to see these four iconic figures together in one photo. Can you imagine?
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