The Duchess of Sussex visited the UK earlier this month but made no public appearances, sparking a debate over whether she should undertake solo visits in the future. A new poll asks readers to weigh in on the matter.
Meghan's Secretive UK Visit
Meghan Markle traveled to the UK earlier this month, but her visit went completely unnoticed by the public and the press. While Prince Harry was in the country for nearly a week, carrying out public engagements and appearing frequently on camera, Meghan remained out of sight. She flew to her husband's home country for just a few days, bringing Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet with her.
This was a change of plan. Initially, the three were supposed to arrive in Britain with Harry on Monday, with Meghan scheduled for some public appearances. However, those plans were scrapped after it was confirmed that no taxpayer-funded armed police protection would be provided.
Rumors of More UK Visits
Despite the low-profile visit, there has been considerable speculation that more UK visits could be on the horizon. This would be a major shift, as the visit this month was the first time Meghan, Archie, and Lilibet had set foot in the UK since 2022. Harry has often traveled alone instead.
While Harry's solo visits to the UK have helped him regain some popularity in his home country, the same cannot be said for Meghan. The Duchess is not very popular in Britain since she and Harry stepped back from royal life in 2020.
Public Opinion on Meghan
Harry remains somewhat unpopular, but his visits have slightly improved his image, especially when he shows signs of his pre-Megxit persona. In contrast, public opinion of Meghan has remained largely unchanged. This is likely due to her criticisms of the royals and of Britain, as well as the fact that, before this year, she had not been in the country for four years.
This has given her no opportunity to show the public who she is and what she stands for post-royal life. The poll asks: Should Meghan Markle make solo visits in the UK?
Vote in the Poll
Readers are encouraged to cast their votes in the poll. The outcome may influence future decisions about Meghan's public engagements in the UK.
