Meghan Markle will find life back in the UK more “challenging” than Prince Harry, according to royal expert Roya Nikkhah, as reports suggest she is considering a solo trip to Paris Fashion Week.
Sussexes Return to UK
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle returned to the UK with their family at the end of August, six years after stepping down as working royals in a decision dubbed Megxit. The couple had been living in California with their children, Archie and Lilibet.
Roya Nikkhah, royal editor of The Sunday Times, discussed on Times Radio why the Duke and Duchess of Sussex moved back. She said: “I think the jury is out on that. I mean, my sense and my feeling is I do really feel that Harry wants to spend as much time as he can with his father. His father is still receiving cancer treatment.”
Harry’s Motivation
Nikkhah added: “That said, as far as I'm aware, he hasn't seen his father since he's been back in the UK. I think there's probably an issue of Harry feels quite strongly he feels he can be more effective here over the next year in the run-up to the games (Invictus Games) in Birmingham. I think as well he desperately wants his children to know their family a bit more, both the King and the Spencer side of the family.”
Regarding Meghan, she said: “I think it's going to be more challenging for Meghan in terms of what she does here in the UK. It always was quite hard for her. She didn't love it and I think it'll be tricky.”
Possible Paris Trip
This week, the Daily Express disclosed in the first episode of their new podcast Royals Unscripted that Meghan is contemplating attending Paris Fashion Week. Although no firm plans have been set, the mother-of-two is considering a weekend in the French capital without Prince Harry.
An insider informed them: “She's keen to go alone and hold her head high. Meghan deliberately hasn't attended an event in the UK yet; she's been holding out for the perfect time, and Paris offers that.”
Meghan has not made a public appearance since returning to the UK. If she does decide to jet off to Paris, Harry will spend the weekend with their children. She made her Paris Fashion Week debut last year donning a white suit and cape, and the Daily Express source revealed: “She has been invited through official channels. She's been weighing up whether to go because of the timing.”
Former Palace Aide Predicts Short Stay
Even though Harry and Meghan have only recently moved back, former Buckingham Palace press office worker Dickie Arbiter believes they won't last long here. Dickie, who was secretary to The Queen, Prince Charles and Diana, told the At Home with Vanessa podcast: “I don’t believe for a moment they will last in the United Kingdom.
“I think one of the main reasons Harry’s come back is that he wants a hands on with the Invictus Games which is in Birmingham next year, July. I’m not sure the organisers want him with two hands on, but they’ll welcome his presence to publicise it.”
