Markus Anderson has been a
familiar face in Meghan’s inner circle for years and is reportedly her
‘closest friend in the world’.
The Soho House director is
speculated to be the mutual friend who introduced the Canadian actress and the
British Prince at the Invictus Games. But just who is the dashing matchmaker?
Markus Anderson is the global
membership director at the swanky members’ club group Soho House.
He started working for the
company as a waiter but quickly moved up through the ranks, turning his hand to
practically every position at the company on his way up the ladder.
The stylish chap is the
right-hand man to company CEO Nick Jones and personally crafts the guest lists
for some of the biggest celebrity parties – including an annual Oscars bash.
The 41-year-old was named one
of Toronto Life’s 50 Most Influential in 2014. In terms of his tastes, it
seems Markus has a passion for the finer things in life.
He told Mr. Porter that his
favourite designers are Alexander McQueen and Saint Laurent while his favourite
bag is an old Mulberry briefcase.
He said about fashion: “I respect anyone who dresses with confidence and
individuality.” But his expensive taste doesn’t stop there, it seems his
go-to drink is a glass of Champagne or a beer.
The Canadian told Coveteur,
“Although I’m prone to drink almost anything, I’m partial to either champagne
or beer—I grew up in Ontario, after all.”
Meghan and Markus live in Toronto, and reports suggest that they’ve run in the same circles for
years. The pair both had a reasonably normal upbringing in comparison to their
A-list friends. It’s not clear how the duo met but they do travel together
frequently.
