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Thursday, October 8, 2026

Meghan Markle's Quiet Return to UK Includes Lunch with Malala Yousafzai

The Duchess of Sussex was seen having afternoon tea with the Nobel Peace Prize winner in London.

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Meghan Markle's Quiet Return to UK Includes Lunch with Malala Yousafzai

Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, was recently seen in London, where she had lunch with Nobel Peace Prize winner Malala Yousafzai. The meeting took place at Claridge's, a luxury hotel, for an afternoon tea that reportedly cost £95 per person.

This reunion follows Meghan and Prince Harry's move away from royal duties and their relocation. Sources close to the Duchess describe her current life as more low-key, with a focus on how her public image is presented. One friend noted her consciousness about "how she wants pictures to land."

The meeting at Claridge’s, where the two had a £95-a-head afternoon tea, has not been shared by Meghan on social media

Meghan and Yousafzai first met during the COVID-19 pandemic, approximately six years ago. The recent encounter in London was reportedly not shared by Meghan on her social media platforms. The Duchess was spotted out and about in the city following her return to the UK.

Meghan and Malala were spotted in London yesterday after the duchess's return to the UK


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