Prince Harry has reportedly been “reining in” Meghan Markle‘s Hollywood side after she was spotted with Ellen DeGeneres. The Duchess and the comedian were reportedly seen alongside Portia de Rossi at The Three Horseshoes in Oxfordshire on September 21. Their friendship dates back to when they were neighbors in Montecito. While Meghan is trying to settle into life in the UK, Harry is reportedly encouraging her to tone down her celebrity lifestyle.
Meghan Markle’s Ellen DeGeneres reunion forces Prince Harry to step in, per source
Meghan Markle’s recent outing with Ellen DeGeneres has reportedly prompted Prince Harry to step in. The Duchess of Sussex and the TV host met on September 21 at The Three Horseshoes in Oxfordshire. They were also accompanied by DeGeneres’ wife, Portia de Rossi. Reports suggest that the trio were seen chatting, laughing, and enjoying themselves before Meghan left.
They have known each other for some time, having been neighbors in Montecito. Now that the Sussexes are back in Britain, they are once again living near DeGeneres, who moved to the Cotswolds with her partner in 2024.
However, the outing attracted criticism from royal commentators. Hilary Fordwich suggested that Meghan may be expanding her celebrity circle to maintain her public profile. Kinsey Schofield, another expert, added, “This suggests she may be trying to recreate elements of Montecito in the Cotswolds: privacy when she wants it, but with a glamorous and recognisable social circle around her.”
Insiders also claim that Harry has been trying to rein in Meghan’s Hollywood side following the controversy surrounding her celebrity lifestyle. A source told The Express that Meghan’s priority right now is to settle into life in the UK. She wants to make new friends. The source explained that these friendships are not limited to showbiz connections but also include people who live in the Cotswolds and other school parents.
Although Meghan is reportedly making an effort to keep things low-key, “being spotted with a controversial US celeb isn’t the best look,” the source suggested. “Harry has been reining her in on her celebrity tendencies, but she is making a real effort to integrate herself into life back in the UK,” the insider concluded.
