A report suggests Meghan Markle may be saving her first UK appearance for a big moment. When Prince Harry arrived at a London awards gala last week, one familiar face was missing from his side. Markle reportedly stayed away from Harry’s first public UK event since the family’s move, as she doesn’t want to “rush” her appearance.
Source believes Meghan Markle may be saving her first UK appearance for something important
The event in question was the inaugural Invictus Spirit Gala Dinner and Awards, held on September 17. The Sussexes returned to Britain in late August after six years in California. Meghan Markle has often joined her husband at Invictus Games events, so her absence stood out.
Since their arrival on British soil, Markle has not made a public appearance. Now, according to Rob Shuter’s Substack, a source close to her says she is taking things slow. The source said she has not forgotten how difficult her last stint in Britain became. “Before she steps in front of British cameras again, she needs to feel completely comfortable being back,” added the insider.
Meanwhile, Prince Harry, who attended the Invictus awards alone, declared that it is “great to be back on British soil.” He added that the children “are in school” and everyone is “happy”.
With the Duke of Sussex out and about, seemingly resuming his public appearances, people in the UK are certainly waiting to see what Markle’s first public appearance will be. Shuter’s source notes that her “first appearance will be photographed, dissected and debated around the world.” As a result, the Duchess “knows the stakes and isn’t rushing anything.”
The source also highlights that Markle “only gets one comeback” and wouldn’t want to waste the opportunity, knowing that the world’s cameras will be trained on her. “If Meghan can control the timing, she’d rather step out when the Sussexes have something important to announce or promote.”
For now, she seems to be content and busy dealing with the family’s move across the Atlantic and focusing on her children’s school arrangements. This drew attention when the family changed schools two days after the term began, citing logistical issues. Markle also faced another security scare, with her number getting leaked after a screenshot from a WhatsApp group chat for parents went viral.
