As Harry and Meghan turn their backs on life as royals, are things as rosy as they seem?
Is he already regretting his decision?
Gazing adoringly at each other as they walked through the rain under the glare of cameras, it was clear Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were on a mission last week, as they carried out their final duties as royals. Their beaming smiles were the talk of the evening, with many commenting on how happy the couple seemed. But, some were left wondering if there is sadness behind the smiles.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex returned to the UK last week for their final official engagements before bowing out of royal life, and seemed to enjoy the opportunity to put on a show of unity for the nation. Demonstrating their loyalty to the Queen, the couple were seen leaving The Goring Hotel – Her Maj’s favourite restaurant – after a private lunch earlier in the day, before later attending the annual Endeavour Fund Awards, which honours injured and sick ex-service personnel.
After tense family talks over the past few weeks, it seems Harry is keen to repair bonds with his grandmother. It was reported last week that they met for a four-hour heart-toheart, in which the Queen told him that, “He and Meghan are always able to come back if they change their minds, and she will welcome them with open arms.”
Speaking at the ceremony, Harry, 35, demonstrated his loyalty to the crown, when referring to his time in the military. He said, “Being able to serve Queen and Country is something we all are rightly proud of, and it never leaves us. Once served, always serving.”
Meghan was also keen to prove her loyalty and love for her husband’s home country as she presented an award, telling the crowd, “It’s very nice to be back.” The 38 year old also scored a hat trick with her choice of dress. She wore a structured blue Victoria
Beckham number, which was British (tick); served to rubbish rumours Meghan and Posh had fallen out (tick), and quashed speculation of a second pregnancy (tick).
Many online commenters also picked up on the couple’s multiple PDAS, as they spent the evening gazing at each other, holding hands and giving each other reassuring pats on the back. Many called it “adorable” and “natural”, although a few others commented that it was “fake” and “out of control”.
But, while it seemed the couple were in their element, a royal insider tells us the prospect of post-royal life in North America has Harry feeling a little lost. “He can’t help but notice that he is being left out of some of Meghan’s plans outside of their charity endeavours,” we’re told. “She’s deciding whether or not to attend huge events by herself – fashion functions like the MET Gala with the editor of British Vogue – and it’s making Harry feel a little left out.”
The source continues, “Harry had envisioned his time spent completely with
Meghan, as they try and build up a new version of their joint charity. But Meghan’s view is that now they have their freedom, they should both follow different paths as well as working together, to make sure they have room
‘Harry’s being left out of some of Meghan’s plans’
to breathe within their marriage. It’s happening sooner than Harry thought and there has already been a lot of change in their lives, so naturally it feels a little daunting to him.” n