Meghan Markle not joining Prince Harry on UK trip – after months of speculation

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have touched down in Los Angeles after a whirlwind 72-hour tour of Nigeria, where they attended various charity events, delivered a powerful speech on mental health, and met with injured servicemen and key figures.

Five years after Meghan Markle bravely confessed to international audiences that she wasn't okay, the duchess has recently shared a bright and hopeful overview of her life.

Nearly half a decade ago, Meghan Markle bravely admitted she was struggling with her mental health as she said "I'm not okay". Now, the Duchess of Sussex has given an uplifting update about her present life during a recent trip to Nigeria with her husband Prince Harry. The 42 year old mum of two previously revealed the struggles of being in the spotlight during a heart-to-heart with ITV's Tom Bradby in 2019.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex this week headed back to their two children in Montecito, Calif., following their three-day tour of the West African country.And since they’re no longer senior working members of the royal family, the many gifts the pair received boarded the plane with them.During their brief trip, the Sussexes were showered with an array of gifts, ranging from artwork and clothing, to jewelry and literature.Had the pair remained firmly within the royal family, they would not be allowed to accept any of the presents gifted to them.According to the official royal policy, last updated in 2003, royals are not allowed to accept gifts from government bodies, trade associations, guilds, civic bodies, the armed services, charities or similar organizations, especially if they have an established connection or patronage.Gifts from individuals not known to the royals are to be refused, “where there are concerns about the propriety or motives of the donor or the gift itself.”Presents such as flowers, food and books are allowed to be accepted if they amount to less than $200 each.A strict royal record is kept of all official gifts handed to the royal family.Most gifts are housed under the Royal Collection or placed on a loan with a reputable organization.

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to Page Six, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s charity foundation, Archewell, has been declared “delinquent” and ordered to stop raising or spending money.Per an official letter from California’s Attorney General Rob Bonta, since May, the couple has let the registration fees for Archewell lapse. This has caused it to be listed as “delinquent” in the registry of charities and fund-raisers.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are continuing their trip across Nigeria!

Meghan Markle paid a moving tribute to the late Princess Diana on her tour of Nigeria with Prince Harry, where the couple put on a charming display.The Duchess of Sussex was seen wearing a stunning gold necklace with a large diamond cross that once belonged to her late mother-in-law, Diana.The necklace is believed to have recently been gifted to Meghan by Harry, 39. Meghan, 42, wore the necklace during a reception for military families in the Nigerian capital of Abuja on Saturday, May 11.

during her and Prince Harry’s three-day trip.“I want to start by saying thank you very much for just how gracious you’ve all been in welcoming my husband and I to this country… my country,” Markle, 42, said at the event.“I am just flattered and honored and inspired. It has been a whirlwind 24 hours since we arrived.”“And I very quickly got the memo that I need to wear more color, so I can fit in with all of you and your incredible fashion,” she added.The “Suits” alum opened up about what it’s been like to delve into her background.“Never in a million years would I understand it as much as I do now,” she told the audience.“And what has been echoed so much in the past day is, ‘Oh, we are not so surprised when we found out you are Nigerian.'”“It is a compliment to you because what they define as a Nigerian woman is brave, resilient, courageous, beautiful,” the former actress added.At one point, the audience was asked to come up with a Nigerian name for the Duchess.One person suggested “Ifeoma” — a name stemming from the Igbo tribe which means “a treasured thing.”Another said “Omowale” — a name originating from the Yoruba tribe which means “the child has come home.”On Sunday, the couple traveled from the capital city of Abuja to Lagos and were greeted by the state governor, local dancers and well-wishers on their final day.“Today is Mother’s Day [in America].

Meghan Markle had to quickly adjust her wardrobe during her trip to Nigeria with Prince Harry in an effort to "fit in".The Duchess of Sussex took a brief break from Harry on Saturday to co-host a panel event on Women in Leadership. Throughout the day, Meghan sported three different outfits for various events during their unofficial "royal tour" of the African nation.

Meghan Markle has included a nod to the Royal Family with her first fashion moment in Nigeria. On Friday, May 10, the Duchess of Sussex stepped out in a stunning blush silk maxi dress with a high neck and cut-out back from Heidi Merrick, marking her second outfit from the California label in recent weeks.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex's three-day trip to Nigeria began on Thursday, May 9 and saw them meet military officials, speak about mental health and promote the Invictus Games. While the pair stepped back from their senior royal roles in 2020, their visit to the west African nation was dubbed a 'mini royal tour' – a reference which a leading royal expert points out will not have "pleased" King Charles or the Prince of Wales.

King Charles had a private meeting with David Beckham, just after he allegedly turned down an opportunity to see Prince Harry due to his busy schedule. After his doctors confirmed that The King could focus on getting back to a fuller diary, the King did not have the opportunity to see his younger son, who jetted into London on Tuesday, in preparation of his appearance at St Paul's Cathedral the next day to celebrate the Invictus Games.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were left waiting at Heathrow Airport recently after their British Airways pilot fell sick just before jetting the pair off for their three-day visit to Nigeria.The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have touched down in the West African nation for their quick tour, following Harry's recent trip to London to mark the 10th anniversary of the Invictus Games. Meghan did not join Harry at the service at St Paul's Cathedral and instead flew solo from their LA home base to Heathrow, where she was reunited with him in the airport's exclusive Windsor Suite.They hopped on an overnight flight to Abuja, Nigeria's capital, but not without a bit of difficult start.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are no strangers to being the subjects of online criticism. The couple, who touched down in Nigeria on Friday, were invited to visit the African country for the first time by Nigeria's chief of defense staff, the country's highest-ranking military official. As photos of the duo's visit began to circulate online, social media users were quick to notice a subtle, possibly unintentional, nod to Windsor.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are in Nigeria!

The Duke of Sussex has arrived at the service of thanksgiving at London’s St Paul’s Cathedral to celebrate the 10th anniversary of his Invictus Games. Harry, 39, has travelled back to the UK to commemorate the milestone with members of the Invictus Games family and mark the decade-long support competitors in the paralympic-style tournament have received.

Prince Harry has returned to the UK solo once again.The Duke jetted off to London on Tuesday for a celebration of the Invictus Games at St Paul's Cathedral, but Meghan Markle chose to stay put in California. Sources revealed that Meghan, 42, was initially 'listed as a guest' for the service. Insiders told the Express earlier this month that there was uncertainty over whether the Duchess would show up.

Prince Harry has returned to the UK alone once again, leaving his wife Meghan Markle behind. The Duke of Sussex flew into London on Tuesday to attend a celebration for the Invictus Games.

King Charles after his cancer diagnosis in February.It’ll be Harry’s first trip to his home soil since learning of his sister-in-law’s cancer diagnosis last month.And while the trip could be the perfect chance for a royal reconciliation, it appears as though the royals aren’t interested in mending bridges.“Both sides understand each other’s position clearly now,” a friend of the couple told the Daily Beast. “William and Catherine felt completely betrayed by Harry’s memoir [Spare].”“They don’t speak to Harry and Meghan [Markle], and they are certainly not about to start when Catherine is at her most vulnerable.”The Post has reached out to Kensington Palace for comment.Elsewhere, another insider told the outlet that while William — the heir to the throne — has no interest in meeting up with his brother, he has no issue with their dad, King Charles, reuniting with him.“[Harry is] just another person who sold his story to the papers,” the source adds.