Meghan Markle and Prince Harry Rush Back to California After Royal Funeral

After two weeks of mourning and intense media scrutiny in the U.K., Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are swiftly returning home to Montecito, California.

The reason behind their sudden departure is not family tensions but rather their longing to reunite with their young children, three-year-old Archie and one-year-old Lilibet, whom they have been separated from.

The couple is set to head back to Montecito immediately following the funeral, marking the longest period they have been apart from their kids.

During their absence, Archie and Lilibet have been under the care of Meghan's mother, Doria Ragland, in California.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex had embarked on a brief European tour, attending various engagements before cutting it short due to Queen Elizabeth II's declining health.

Prince Harry rushed to be by his grandmother's side upon hearing the news of her passing, leading to the cancellation of their upcoming commitments to pay respects to the late monarch in person.

In a touching display of unity, Prince Harry joined his brother Prince William and other grandchildren at a poignant vigil held at Westminster Hall to honor the memory of the Queen.

Notably, King Charles III granted permission for Harry to wear his military uniform for the occasion, a gesture perceived as an olive branch given that Harry had been restricted from wearing it publicly since stepping down from royal duties.

Despite this gesture, the Duke and Duchess are now hastening their return to California to be reunited with Archie and Lilibet.

While the young children did not make a public appearance during the events in the U.K., they had the opportunity to meet their great-grandmother before her passing.

Harry acknowledged the Queen's affection for her great-grandchildren in a heartfelt tribute posted on the Archewells website.

The decision to leave Archie and Lilibet behind during such a critical time has sparked speculation and raised questions about the Sussexes' strategy in integrating their children into the royal family.

Will Meghan and Harry's choice to keep Archie and Lily away from the recent royal proceedings have repercussions in the long run?

Have they missed a crucial opportunity to introduce their children to the wider family circle?

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