Prince Harry and his wife Meghan Markle visited Windsor Castle near London on their way to the Netherlands for weekend sports events. British media noted their arrival as they continued their international schedule amid ongoing public interest in the royal family.
The couple, who stepped back from official royal duties in early 2020, reportedly met not only the prince’s grandmother but also Prince Charles during their stop in the capital. It remains unclear whether their two children accompanied them. They are known to have a young family, with a child almost three years old and another named Lilibet. On June 4, the monarch will be someone Meghan and Harry have not yet met in person, highlighting the evolving nature of their connections with the royal lineage.
The visit, which had not been publicly announced beforehand, follows a separate memorial event for Prince Philip. The Queen, who has limited public appearances due to mobility issues, attended with other royals who carried out remembrance duties. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have kept a relatively private profile in recent months, particularly during family milestones in the United States where they now reside with their children.
<pMeghan, formerly an American actress, has not been seen in the United Kingdom as regularly since their departure from royal duties. She was last photographed in March 2020 during a community day in England. Prince Harry made a brief trip to London in July of the previous year with his brother William to honor the legacy of Diana, who died in a car accident in 1997.
Relations within the royal circle have been described as tense at times since their decision to step back. The couple has spoken publicly about feeling unwelcome and facing prejudice while living at the palace, a claim that sparked widespread discussion about treatment within the royal family. Harry has since criticized court culture in interviews and has pursued legal action against the Home Office in the UK, seeking assurances of personal protection when visiting the country, even offering to pay for it himself.
Current reports suggest that Meghan and Harry may participate in a virtual audience with Queen Elizabeth II from time to time. They are linked to Invictus Games, an event founded by Harry to support injured and ill veterans, scheduled for April 16-22, with coverage planned for Netflix. The siblings have continued to explore avenues outside the traditional royal frame while maintaining some ceremonial ties as they pursue their own paths in the public eye. (Source attribution: BBC; Reuters)