Meghan Markle’s triumphant return to the red carpet and Prince Harry’s successful solo appearances worldwide have been making headlines. However, a source tells OK! that the Duchess of Sussex is feeling the strain of their new dynamic.
The couple hasn’t been seen together in public for over a month as Harry has traveled across three continents without his wife of six years – or their two children – by his side. While rumors of them living almost separate lives will be something they are no doubt used to by now, a source says the recent weeks’ pressure is starting to affect Meghan.
“She has really felt the strain in recent weeks, and with all the speculation surrounding her and Harry and their marriage,” they claimed. “They haven’t done themselves any favors by doing so many separate events but this is what they have decided to do as it works best for them at the moment as a couple and they both feel they can shine at events that are close to their hearts. But it does upset her that, while Harry was getting praised for all of his appearances, she is getting criticized for what she says, what she wears etc and it brings back hurtful memories of when she was a royal.”
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Meghan’s glamorous walk onto the red carpet at an Los Angeles children’s hospital gala last month, dressed in a fiery red low-cut gown with her tousled hair hanging loose, appeared to send a very clear message – the Hollywood star was back, reports the Mirror.
A few days later, she made another public appearance, looking incredibly elegant in smart white trousers and a blue buttoned shirt. She was celebrating International Day of the Girl Child at the Girl Inc. in Santa Barbara. The non-profit was launching a new program – Social Media U – aimed at encouraging teenage girls to foster healthy relationships with technology and address issues such as body image and mental health.
Despite having no signs of making a permanent comeback to the UK, Harry and Meghan have made quite the splash by acquiring an upscale residence in Melides, Portugal. Rubbing elbows with celebrities like Princess Eugenie and the legendary George Clooney, their latest investment has stirred up some drama among locals unhappy about the glitzy new arrivals taking over their community beach.
Nevertheless, this plush retreat could be the perfect middle ground for the Sussexes, offering a slice of paradise under the sun-drenched skies of Europe.
A source spilled the beans: “It gives them an escape outside of America and means they can safely holiday in Europe in the sunshine,” and continued, “When they’re there, Harry can easily go to England if he feels the need to, and it also gives friends and some members of the family the opportunity to visit them as it’s only a short flight. The invitation for Charles to come and see his grandchildren is there and now it will be up to them whether they take it up.”
