Meghan Markle spoke about entering a "chapter of joy" during an appearance at Oprah Winfrey 's book club event on Thursday, just before the second anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II's death. The event, held at Godmothers bookstore in Summerland, California , celebrated the store's opening. As comes just days after Markle's half-sister claiming the royal relationship was "doomed from the beginning .

" Markle, who topped a list of celebs Brits would least like to be in car with and is reportedly considering a decision to change her brand's name , was one of several speakers at the gathering. Confused Harry has 'whiplash' from Meghan changing her mind, says expert Quitter' Meghan doesn’t have 'commitment' needed to run lifestyle brand "I'm looking at this time as my chapter of joy," Markle said. "The more you are able to look at your life and really, truly recognize and be able to be grateful for your life - you have to be grateful for all aspects of it.

" She added: "My intentionality is to enjoy this chapter and be able to love through every piece of this as best we can." Jennifer Rudolph Walsh, co-owner of the bookstore and literary agent, highlighted a "local authors" shelf, which included Prince Harry 's memoir Spare. Walsh stated: "We celebrate our hometown authors as if they were our hometown heroes, because to us they are.

" Markle's appearance coincided with preparations for the anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II's death. The Royal Family commemorated the occasion with a p.