Prince Harry and Meghan Markle reportedly fear that there will be no crowds on their upcoming UK trip, according to a royal expert. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are expected to arrive in Britain within the next few days for a series of public engagements.
Royal Expert Weighs In
Royal expert Duncan Larcombe told New Magazine: "The Sussexes are pragmatic, they're not stupid. I think their biggest fear won't be them being booed at by the crowds, it's them not having any crowds and being ignored - not drawing people to whatever they're doing publicly. That's what they'll be really frightened of, and it's entirely plausible too, if you take a look at the opinion polls."
While Harry, 41, was in the UK recently, it has been four years since Meghan, 44, properly set foot in the country. This is reportedly due to security concerns for his wife and children.
Public Opinion and Anxiety
Although public opinion on Meghan does not seem favourable according to various polls, it is believed she does not fear being booed. Instead, the couple—who quit royal life in 2020—reportedly worry people will simply not turn up to see them.
Larcombe added: "They'll put on a brave face and won't let their fears show, but there's no doubt they'll be secretly anxious about how things are going to go. Meghan hasn't been here for a long time and, if anything, many people's feelings towards her have only grown stronger during that time, so it's bound to be a concern. But Meghan is very good at appearing calm and confident on the outside, regardless of how she might be feeling."
Upcoming Engagements
The couple are expected to carry out public engagements during their visit, and their children Archie and Lilibet are also expected to accompany them.
