Prince Harry’s ‘Soul’ in the US as Meghan Markle Snubs UK Trip, Says Royal Expert

Prince Harry is expected to face a poignant sense of solitude during his forthcoming visit to the UK, where he will be without Meghan Markle, his wife. This anticipated feeling of isolation stems from the significance of the occasion—celebrating the 10th anniversary of the Invictus Games—a project that has been close to his heart since its inception.

The Duke of Sussex’s journey back to the UK is a milestone event as it marks a decade since he launched the Invictus Games, an international adaptive sports event for wounded, injured, or sick armed services personnel and veterans. This initiative reflects his ongoing commitment to the veteran community, a cause he has passionately championed even after his departure from formal royal duties.

Speaking to GB News, Mail on Sunday’s Royal Editor, Charlotte Griffiths said: “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.”

She continued: “Meghan is leaving him there alone, and I just think he’s going to cast a really lonely portrait of a man without his friends around him, without his family, and without senior members of the Royal Family. And no wife there with him as well.”

Prince Harry’s attendance at the anniversary celebrations, however, will be marked by the absence of Meghan Markle, adding a layer of personal challenge to the professional triumph. The couple, who relocated to California after stepping back from their roles as senior members of the Royal Family in 2020, have since been at the center of public and media scrutiny.

Their move was fueled by their desire for a more independent life and followed their outspoken criticisms regarding their treatment by the Royal Family and the British press, including serious allegations of racism directed towards their son, Archie. Living in California with their two children, Archie and Lilibet, the couple has carved out a new life, engaging in various charitable endeavors and media productions under their Archewell brand.

Meghan’s absence from the UK event is not just a personal decision but also a reflection of the couple’s new approach to handling their public engagements and commitments independently from the Royal Family. The backdrop of Harry’s visit is layered with the complexities of his and Meghan’s previous experiences with the Royal Family. Their candid disclosures during a televised interview, where they shared their grievances about how they were treated, particularly the racist attitudes they alleged were directed towards their son, have created a rift that resonates deeply within the public discourse and royal observances.