News Lucy Hale Reveals Her Surprising Connection to Meghan Markle They crossed paths when Hale was just 16 years old. By Alicia Brunker Alicia Brunker Instagram Alicia Brunker is a freelance writer who covers celebrity, royal, and fashion news for InStyle.com. She joined InStyle's digital team in 2017, and previously contributed to ELLE, T: The New York Times Style Magazine, and WWD. In addition to pop culture, Alicia is also an interior design enthusiast with bylines at Architectural Digest and Elle Decor. InStyle's editorial guidelines Updated on May 16, 2020 Pin Share Tweet Email Before marrying Prince Harry, Meghan Markle had plenty of celebrity connections and famous friends of her own, and it looks like she can add one more to the list. During an interview with Entertainment Tonight on Friday, Lucy Hale revealed that she and the duchess crossed paths when they were both relatively new to Hollywood. According to the Pretty Little Liars alum, the pair almost appeared on-screen together in a TV pilot that never ended up airing. Tibrina Hobson/WireImage "I didn't realize this because none of my scenes were with her, but it was an ABC pilot," Hale said, adding that she was just 16 years old at the time. "It was called Secrets of a Small Town, and she was in that pilot. I remember at the table read I was like, 'Oh my god, she's so beautiful,' but I don't think I ever spoke to her." Lucy Hale Once Swiped Right for John Mayer on a Dating App Pool/Samir Hussein/Getty Images Sadly, Lucy and Meghan didn't stay in touch, and the Katy Keene star never had the opportunity to be introduced to Harry. "I've never met Prince Harry. Only in my dreams," Hale joked. With Meghan and Harry's recent move to Los Angeles, there's a chance Lucy's dream could soon become a reality. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit