Meghan Markle‘s California return without Prince Harry days before Valentine’s Day sparks mixed reactions from royal watchers but the Duchess has no regrets. The 43-year-old spent days in Vancouver, Canada supporting her husband Prince Harry as he championed the Invictus Games, a self-founded project dear to his heart. Throughout the trip, the pair put on a united front with their affectionate display, proving to the world their marriage was going as strong as ever despite the prevailing rumors of marital woes. However, just when their loved-up displays had everyone swooning, the couple shocked the world with their decision to spend Valentine’s Day apart.
Meghan Markle made the unexpected trip back to California on Tuesday, February 11, just days before Valentine’s Day, leaving Prince Harry to spend the most romantic day of the year alone cheering the Invictus Games. The proud mom gave fans a look into her solo life in Montecito away from her husband via Instagram story, sharing photos displaying several treats and gift items she returned with as souvenirs for her kids. She captioned the post,
“A taste of Canada and the Invictus Games for our little ones! Cheering you on from home!”
Meghan Markle Makes Big Sacrifice on Valentine’s Day
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s solo Valentine’s Day plan stirred concerns about the state of their marriage. However, a source close to the couple has since cleared the air, revealing that leaving Vancouver for California before the Invictus Games ended had always been the plan. According to the source, the Duchess of Sussex cut short her Vancouver adventure to enable her to reunite with her kids Archie and Lilibeth after five days away. The source claimed,
“Meghan left the games in Dusseldorf early after five days to go home. This is Prince Harry’s event and she is there to support him but this was planned.”
Sacrificing their chance at spending Valentine’s Day together to be with her kids instead certainly paid off for Meghan Markle, who no doubt, got to experience the joy of watching her “little ones” unravel their Vancouver treats with excitement, before posting it on the gram. This isn’t the first time the couple has raised brows for spending an important day apart. Last year, the Duke of Sussex spent his 40th birthday hiking with his pals, without his wife. His decision to spend his big day with friends rather than his wife heightened the divorce speculations that have plagued the couple for months.
Additionally, the duo have embarked on what is widely considered a “professional separation,” in recent months, treading different career paths. Since their professional separation, Harry and Meghan have attended various events alone, also launching their respective shows on Netflix. The Invictus Games in Vancouver marks one of a few events the duo have jointly attended since their presumed separation. Little wonder Meghan Markle’s decision to return to California before the games ended has rumors swirling.
