Newsweek royal correspondent Jack Royston said Meghan Markle will have ‘a very positive welcome’ in Nigeria, but it would be a completely different story if she came to the UK
Meghan Markle prefers travelling to Nigeria where she is likely to have a “good PR” opportunity over visiting England due to the risk of being “booed” by royalists who “don’t really like her very much”, a royal expert has said.
The Duchess of Sussex will not join her husband, Prince Harry, on his trip to London to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Invictus Games next week. The ceremony will be held at St Paul’s Cathedral and last time the couple were there for a service during the late Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, they were cheered by many royal fans but were also booed by some people.
But just days after Harry travels to England, Meghan will join him on a trip to Nigeria, where they will have talks about the Invictus Games and will be offered security by the Nigerian government. According to Newsweek royal correspondent Jack Royston, Meghan will have “a very positive welcome” in Nigeria, which she would not have in the UK.
Meghan Markle at the London Global Gift Gala at ME Hotel in November 2013 (
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Meghan will travel to Nigeria with Harry (
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Addressing the incident in which some people booed Harry and Meghan during the Platinum Jubilee celebrations, Mr Royston told The Royal Report podcast: “The centerpiece of this visit is a service of Thanksgiving for Invictus at St Paul’s Cathedral. Now the last time Meghan went there, Meghan and Harry were booed by royalists. That was during Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee.
“There were cheers as well, but there were certainly boos, and that was during a similar service of Thanksgiving.” Noting that the Duchess might want to avoid a similar incident, Mr Royston said: “By contrast, Meghan will obviously get a very positive welcome in Nigeria.
“So, she may simply be choosing guaranteed good PR over the possibility of another moment of hubris at the hands of monarchists who don’t really like her very much. Meghan has generally been a great supporter of Invictus. She’s continued to attend the tournaments, and also not just the actual games themselves, but the ‘one year to go’ promotional events, too.
“So, why not this one in Britain, especially since it’s a whole program marking the 10-year anniversary? It’s a long time until it’s going to be the 20-year anniversary. You’d think that she would want to be there.”
Now, an expert said it is “wise” that Meghan will not travel to the UK with Harry. “It’s a wise decision that Meghan isn’t accompanying Harry to the UK for the Invictus Games,” public relations guru Lynn Carratt revealed exclusively to The Mirror. She said: “This event is one of Harry’s greatest accomplishments, that he was already involved in before meeting Meghan.
“If Megan were to return to the UK, the press coverage of the Invictus Games service would likely be overshadowed by her presence, which neither Harry nor Meghan would want.” Lynn then added: “Additionally, there is some hostility towards Meghan in the UK, and it’s understandable that she wouldn’t want to subject herself to negative press or public reception.”
Harry and Meghan greet children during their visit to the Albert Park Primary School in Melbourne, Australia, in October 2018 (
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DAVID CROSLING/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock)And a royal expert said Meghan would have “terrible memories of the past” if she returned to the UK. According to Charlotte Griffiths, the Mail on Sunday’s Royal Editor, the Duchess will not return to the UK as she “knows she would get a bad reception”.
The expert said it is “sad” that Meghan will not be by her husband’s side, noting Harry will be “so lonely” as he usually attends Invictus events with his wife. Ms Griffiths told GB News: “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.
“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.” During a conversation with GB News host Patrick Christys, the royal editor said travelling to the UK would be “really difficult” for Meghan and would bring up “terrible memories” of the past.
Mike Tindall Takes Charge: Prince Harry Replaced in Invictus Games and Banishment of Harry & Meghan Markle
Now, in a significant move, the new Invictus Games Patron, Mike Tindall, has made a bold decision: he’s barred Harry from participatin…
Now, in a significant move, the new Invictus Games Patron, Mike Tindall, has made a bold decision: he’s barred Harry from participating in the 2024 competition in Germany. This move has put the Prince in his place, and let’s unpack this moment that’s sure to stir some emotions.
According to Tindall, this decision wasn’t made lightly. He explained that allowing Harry to attend would risk overshadowing the incredible achievements of the athletes. Tindall, a former rugby player, diplomatically expressed that Harry’s presence could be distracting, emphasizing his commitment to the Invictus Community.
Tindall didn’t mince words, suggesting that Harry’s personal issues and public feuds could undermine the event’s purpose. By sidelining Harry, Tindall aims to ensure that the Invictus Games remain focused on honoring military veterans’ resilience and sacrifice, qualities that Harry’s recent actions seem to lack.
The decision has sparked controversy, with Harry’s camp expressing disappointment. His spokesperson highlighted Harry’s connection to the Invictus Community, suggesting the Games provide vital support for wounded veterans. However, critics argue that Harry’s presence could turn the event into a media spectacle rather than a tribute to military service.
Tindall’s decision, supported by his role as a respected member of the royal family, underscores the event’s integrity. It’s seen as a necessary step to preserve the Games’ original vision amidst growing concerns about Harry’s public persona overshadowing their purpose.
Prince Harry’s Shock: Bloodshot Eyes as Meghan Markle Secretly Deletes Controversial Photos with Andrew
It was supposed to be a quiet, romantic evening between Prince Harry and his wife Meghan Markle. However, when Harry decided to borrow Meg…
It was supposed to be a quiet, romantic evening between Prince Harry and his wife Meghan Markle. However, when Harry decided to borrow Meghan’s phone to look something up, he stumbled upon a discovery that would rock the very foundations of the Windsor family.
According to whispers emerging from the inner circles of the Royal Palace, Harry was left wide-eyed and slack-jawed when he noticed that Meghan had secretly deleted all intimate photos of herself and Prince Andrew, Harry’s controversial uncle, from her cloud storage and phone. When confronted about the purge, sources say Meghan immediately became defensive and tense, her face flushed with what appeared to be a mixture of guilt and irritation. Harry’s eyes were said to have turned a deep, bloodshot red, suggesting a heated argument had taken place between the royal couple.
The speculation is that Meghan deleted the photos to prevent Andrew’s current girlfriend from discovering them, though the exact nature of Meghan’s relationship with the disgraced Prince remains unclear. Some whispers even suggest that the photos may have been taken during a scandalous tryst between the two. Of course, the accuracy of these reports cannot be fully verified; the royal family is notoriously tight-lipped, and Buckingham Palace has yet to issue any official statement on the matter.But that hasn’t stopped the rumor mill from churning at full speed, with everyone from tabloid journalists to armchair royal enthusiasts weighing in on this latest royal drama. So, what are we to make of all this? Is Meghan Markle hiding a dark secret, or is this simply much ado about nothing?
First, it’s important to note that Meghan Markle has never been one to shy away from the spotlight. In fact, she’s embraced it, often using her social media platforms to share intimate glimpses into her life as a member of the royal family. From glamorous red carpet events to cozy moments with her husband and children, Meghan has never been one to hold back. This makes the alleged photo purge all the more puzzling. Why would someone who has been so open and transparent suddenly feel the need to scrub their digital history clean, unless of course, there was something in those photos that Meghan didn’t want the world to see?
But here’s where things get interesting. If the reports are to be believed, the photos in question were of Meghan and Prince Andrew, a man who has been embroiled in his own share of scandals in recent years. From his controversial friendship with the late Jeffrey Epstein to allegations of sexual misconduct, Andrew has become a pariah within the royal family, and his association with Meghan could be seen as a potential liability.
Perhaps Meghan was simply trying to distance herself from the prince, hoping to avoid any further tarnishing of her own reputation. After all, as a member of the royal family, Meghan is under constant scrutiny, and any hint of impropriety could have devastating consequences for her and her family. Or maybe, just maybe, there’s a simpler explanation.
Perhaps Meghan was simply clearing out her phone, deleting old photos to make room for new ones, and in the process, she inadvertently stumbled upon some compromising images that she wanted to keep out of the public eye. After all, we’ve all been there, haven’t we? Scrolling through our phones, deleting old selfies and screenshots, only to come across that one embarrassing photo we forgot we even had. It’s a universal experience, and it’s entirely possible that Meghan was just doing some digital spring cleaning with no nefarious intentions whatsoever.
Ultimately, the truth may never be known. The royal family is notoriously guarded when it comes to their private affairs, and they’re unlikely to shed any light on this particular incident. But that hasn’t stopped the speculation from running wild, with everyone from professional royal watchers to casual observers weighing in with their own theories and hypotheses.
One thing is certain, though. Meghan Markle remains a polarizing figure both within the royal family and in the court of public opinion. Some see her as a breath of fresh air, a modern woman who is unafraid to challenge the status quo. Others view her as an outsider who has disrupted the delicate balance of the Windsor dynasty. And with this latest scandal, it seems that the debate over Meghan’s role within the royal family is only going to intensify.
But perhaps, in the end, it’s much ado about nothing. Just a simple case of a woman trying to tidy up her digital life, only to find herself at the center of yet another royal storm.
