Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are back in the UK, and the Duchess of Sussex has made her first public appearance since touching down. Reports of a "fanfare" around her arrival may confirm the worst fears of the Prince and Princess of Wales.
Fanfare at Soho Farmhouse
According to expert Tom Sykes in The Royalist, Meghan ventured outside her privately-rented home to Soho Farmhouse in the Cotswolds for a relaxing morning. She reportedly spent time in the lounge area above the main restaurant.
A source said a "fanfare" was made of her arrival and that she was introduced to staff members at the celebrity hotspot. This leak will not be the first, as, despite her and Harry not being working royals, they will be sure to travel around and people will always make a big deal of it.
Waleses on Edge
Prince William and Princess Katherine may rightly find themselves on edge, as this latest development suggests Harry and Meghan are not going to stay quiet in the UK. Their mere presence is bound to stoke gossip and manufacture hard decisions for King Charles and potential conflict with the heir to the throne.
The Prince and Princess of Wales are said to be "concerned" about the Sussexes' return, and this latest outing could leave them furious. Broadcaster and photographer Helena Chard told Fox News: "Prince William is said to feel that Harry and Meghan have spent years attacking the institution, then monetising their grievances through a very lucrative media operation."
"From his view, it's an ongoing campaign for maximum impact and self-gain. He's not going to fuel it, and he's not going to endorse behaviour he sees as damaging." Closer reported that sources suggested Princess Kate is "scared Meghan will try to cause her more humiliation".
Pseudo-Royal Visits
The Sussexes will no doubt revel in the attention and coverage, as they always do, even though they don't admit it. Do not be surprised if we get pseudo-royal visits, as their trip to Australia earlier this year was described.
Meghan's latest appearance suggests she still relishes being treated like royalty — this certainly won't help to put the Waleses, loyal working members of the Firm who people should actually pay attention to, at ease.
