Meghan Markle has offered a look into her family's new life in the United Kingdom, with recent footage confirming the presence of their Labrador, Pula, in Britain.
The Duchess of Sussex shared a 34-second montage on Instagram, featuring scenes of her children, Archie and Lilibet, experiencing autumn in the UK. The video included Pula bounding through a wooded area and observing Prince Harry and their children in a rowing boat. Archie's voice is heard in the clip, with the family also shown walking together in the countryside.
The presence of Pula in the UK had been a subject of speculation following the family's relocation from California to the Cotswolds. It remains unclear if their rescue beagle, Mamma Mia, has also made the transatlantic journey.
This move to the UK follows the family's decision to maintain their home in Montecito, California, while also owning a holiday property in Portugal. The Sussexes have expressed happiness about being back in the UK, and their children have reportedly started attending school there.
The footage emerges amidst recent reports of a dispute with Buckingham Palace regarding Uganda's withdrawal from Prince Harry's Invictus Games. Insiders suggest this withdrawal was a direct consequence of a letter from King Charles, emphasizing the couple's status as private citizens rather than working royals. Uganda's withdrawal was announced via a statement from General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, son of the Ugandan president, citing a desire not to be perceived as opposing King Charles III.
The Sussexes reportedly expressed surprise at the King's letter, which appears to have ended any possibility of a 'half in, half out' arrangement for their return to the UK. Sources close to the couple claim that Ugandan competitors are the ones negatively impacted by this situation.
Meghan and Prince Harry left the UK six years prior to pursue personal and financial freedom in the United States. Their return to the UK has been marked by ongoing discussions about security arrangements, with reports of Prince Harry seeking clarity on funding for his family's protection. This issue has been identified as a significant obstacle in the family's reconciliation efforts.