Royal expert Robert Jobson has questioned the logic behind Meghan Markle's upcoming UK visit, where she and her children will avoid public engagements despite announcing their presence. In a recent Substack post, Jobson criticized the Sussexes' approach, asking: "So what changed? Where did the security threats go?"
Security Concerns and Family Reunion
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have been embroiled in a weeks-long saga over security arrangements for a potential family trip to the UK. Initially, the family planned to attend the Invictus Games together, but difficulties securing an acceptable level of protection led Prince Harry to travel alone this week. Meghan and the children are now expected to join later but will not appear publicly, according to reports.
Jobson, author of multiple royal biographies, expressed bewilderment at the announcement. "They won't be seen. Not in public. Not by us. So why tell us at all?" he wrote. "You cannot have it both ways. The world must know they are here. The world must not see them. Pick one."
Publicity vs. Privacy
The expert suggested that the couple might release private photos to salvage a "bad week" following Prince Harry's recent court defeat. "A few grainy frames taken by Meg of the backs of two small heads at Diana's ancestral home make a tender picture," Jobson predicted. "Tender pictures rescue bad weeks. And Harry has just had a very bad week indeed."
He added: "Sorry, Harry. It's a bitter pill to swallow – couldn't help myself – but the back of a child's head won't mend what a courtroom just broke."
Ongoing Security Debate
The Sussexes have repeatedly cited security threats as a barrier to visiting the UK, a claim that has faced scrutiny. Jobson's remarks highlight the tension between their desire for privacy and their public announcements. The couple's decision to bring their children but keep them out of sight has sparked debate about the consistency of their security concerns.
