Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were recently seen enjoying a relaxed lunch at a charming Cotswolds pub, marking the couple's first public appearance together since their return to the UK. The duo opted for casual attire, with Prince Harry, 42, in denim and a baseball cap, while Meghan, 45, chose an entirely black outfit complemented by white trainers and sunglasses.
The pair arrived holding hands while their children attended school, sampling traditional British pub fare. Sources at the venue reported the couple "acted like locals" throughout their stay and kept their meal understated at the village watering hole.
The Falkland Arms: A 16th-century rural inn
The Falkland Arms, where they were spotted, is a renowned 16th-century rural inn situated in Great Tew, close to Chipping Norton in the Cotswolds. Celebrated for its historical appeal, the establishment boasts flagstone flooring, low timber-beamed ceilings, inglenook fireplaces, and an array of antique snuff boxes and copper tankards suspended from above.
The venue is recognised for offering classic British comfort cuisine accompanied by regional cask ales, quality wines, and a broad range of whiskies. Set within one of the Cotswolds' most scenic thatched-cottage settlements, it additionally provides comfortable accommodation and an outdoor seating area.
Traditional English pub with bed and breakfast
Billing itself as a 'traditional English pub' on Instagram, the venue maintains a modest following of 5,768 followers. It frequently posts about its weekly promotions, including its Thursday Pie & Pint Night, priced at merely £18.95. Beyond serving drinks, the establishment also operates as a bed and breakfast.
Those wishing to spend the night will find guest accommodation featuring quintessential rural styling. The quarters boast period oak beams, low doorframes (requiring taller individuals to stoop), and wooden floors that creak underfoot. While the building dates back centuries, the accommodation includes contemporary en-suite facilities and a comprehensive breakfast served on the ground floor in the dining area.
Previous Cotswolds outing with Ellen DeGeneres
The pub visit follows Meghan being seen at another Cotswolds establishment with friend Ellen DeGeneres and her wife Portia de Rossi last month. The threesome enjoyed a lunchtime gathering at The Three Horseshoes, an 18th-century public house situated in the village of Asthall, near Burford, Oxfordshire. The get-together represented an informal catch-up for the former Montecito, California neighbours while Prince Harry was in London attending an engagement. Images captured Meghan wearing casual attire comprising white jeans and a light blue shirt.
In contrast to The Falkland Arms in Great Tew, The Three Horseshoes sits within the Windrush Valley and has a reputation as a tranquil, low-key village location. Comedian and TV host Ellen alongside Portia relocated to the Cotswolds in November 2024. Ellen explicitly confirmed that Donald Trump's re-election served as the primary catalyst for their move. The pair arrived in England the day prior to Election Day, and after witnessing the outcome, chose to remain in the UK instead of returning to California.
