Meghan Markle has reportedly remained out of the public eye since returning to Britain, with Kate Middleton allegedly influencing her approach. The Duchess of Sussex has yet to attend a public event alongside Prince Harry since their return.
According to a new insider claim, Meghan’s low profile is intentional and aimed at building anticipation for her eventual return to the spotlight. The source claimed that she hopes to generate the same level of excitement surrounding Kate’s public appearances, adding that this is “the goal.”
Meghan Markle is ‘staying out of sight intentionally’ to match Kate Middleton’s buzz, per source
According to a report from Woman’s Day, Meghan Markle has deliberately kept a low profile. An insider claimed she was advised “to be less accessible” because “it creates more interest.” The source added that Meghan was “deliberately biding her time” and “staying out of sight intentionally.”
However, the insider claimed she has “plenty of things keeping her busy.” Separately, a source close to the couple said settling their children remained a priority, adding, “They are happy to be back.”
However, the Woman’s Day insider directly linked Markle’s strategy to the public buzz surrounding Kate Middleton. The source claimed, “the hope is” Meghan will build “enough anticipation” before stepping out more frequently, so people will feel “excited to see her.” According to the insider, the strategy was intended to avoid having Meghan “everywhere right away” and potentially causing public fatigue.
Meanwhile, the source claimed Prince Harry believed his wife was “worrying for nothing.” The insider predicted a “fantastic reception” that could “easily generate the same kind of excitement Kate does.” The source then emphasized, “Make no mistake, that is the goal.”
For context, Harry attended the Invictus Spirit Gala Dinner and Awards in London on September 17. He later appeared at the WellChild Awards on September 21, while Meghan remained largely out of the spotlight. Her only reported sighting came at an Oxfordshire pub with Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi.
Despite her absence from public events, Meghan was reportedly keeping busy “from morning until late at night.” Still, the insider claimed Meghan understood that she and Kate “are always going to be compared.” The source further claimed that the Duchess of Sussex wanted “just as much of an impact, if not more.”
