Julie Montagu, Viscountess Hinchingbrooke — an American woman from Illinois who married into British nobility — is sympathizing with Meghan Markle and Prince Harry‘s royal exit.

As an American married to Luke Timothy Charles Montagu, Viscount Hinchingbrooke —  son of the 11th Earl of Sandwich — the former Ladies of London star says she understands the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s decision to “step back as a senior member of the royal family”and start a new life in Canada.