Prince Harry is preparing for an important journey to the U.K., but he will be making the trip without his wife, Meghan Markle. While some speculate that this is due to security concerns, there is actually a specific reason behind Meghan’s decision to stay away.
Ever since the passing of Queen Elizabeth II in September 2022, Meghan has not set foot in England. The aftermath of that day brought some tense moments within the royal family, and there were debates on whether Meghan would attend King Charles’ coronation. However, she did not participate in the event, and Prince Harry has since made subsequent visits to the U.K. on his own.
Royal expert Charlotte Griffiths shed some light on Prince Harry’s upcoming journey during an interview with GB News. According to Griffiths, Meghan is choosing to let Prince Harry go alone because she understands how important this trip is to him.
Griffiths explained, “It’s a really important part of Harry’s soul, and the kind of thing he’d want his wife, maybe even his kids by his side for.”
While Prince Harry has cited security concerns as the reason for not bringing his family back to the U.K., Griffiths suggests that Meghan’s decision stems from her anticipation of a negative reception.
Griffiths added, “If she was to come to the U.K., it would bring up terrible memories of the past for her and awkward moments when she was in various churches and things.”
The event that Prince Harry will be attending, commemorating the 10th anniversary of the Invictus Games, will take place at St. Paul’s Cathedral in London.
This venue holds a significant memory for the couple, as it was where they faced a less-than-welcoming reception following their attendance at a thanksgiving service for Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee.
As Meghan and Harry left the church that day, their joyous demeanor quickly changed as they heard disapproving murmurs from the crowd.
This experience, coupled with subsequent public releases such as their Netflix docuseries and Harry’s tell-all book, suggests that Meghan may expect a challenging reception if she were to return to England.
Another commentator, Kinsey Scofield, emphasized Meghan’s aversion to public rejection, stating, “She does not want to be booed or humiliated on a global scale.” It is understandable that Meghan would prefer to avoid such experiences..
Prince Harry’s upcoming trip to the U.K. for the Invictus Games anniversary highlights Meghan’s noticeable absence. The insights shared by experts suggest that personal reasons, rather than security concerns, are the driving force behind Meghan’s decision to stay away.
