Remembrance Sunday saw King Charles and Prince William leading the nation at the Cenotaph in Whitehall. Meanwhile, Prince Harry stood among locals at a small service in Brackley, wearing his medals and a red poppy. However, Meghan Markle chose not to join him, a decision an expert claims cost her a “golden opportunity” to stand proudly beside her husband at the solemn national tribute.
Why the royal expert criticized the couple’s separate Remembrance appearances
The weekend marked Prince Harry‘s first Remembrance Sunday in Britain since he and Meghan Markle returned in August.
Yet the Duke and Duchess of Sussex are now under fire for a recent public slip. With Harry attending the Northampton tribute without his wife, fans were left with a sense of disconnect.
In her latest Daily Express column, royal expert Alicia Liberty gave her assessment on Markle’s absence. She said, “But there was one rather noticeable absence: Meghan Markle. And quite frankly, I think the Sussexes missed a golden opportunity to demonstrate that their commitment to family extends beyond carefully curated public appearances.”
The commentator went on to say that for a couple known for promoting togetherness, this was an ideal chance to stand as one. It mattered even more given Prince Harry’s close and heartfelt ties to the military.
After all, Harry devoted more than a decade to the British Army, reached the rank of Captain, and served two tours in Afghanistan. For him, Remembrance carries a personal weight that goes far beyond formal duty.
That said, not everyone views Markle’s absence as a lost chance. Rob Shuter’s Naughty But Nice tells a different story. It suggests that the “Suits alum” deliberately stayed away because she feared a chilly reception.
A trusted confidant of the Duchess reportedly shared with the outlet, “Meghan is smarter than Harry when it comes to reading the room. She knows she isn’t loved in Britain, and Remembrance Sunday was not the occasion to test that.”
