Sophia Michaels
Meghan Markle was spotted hiking in California over the weekend, after skipping out on King Charles III’s coronation festivities in the UK. The Duchess of Sussex, 41, stepped outside for a peaceful 40-minute hike from her and Prince Harry’s $15 million dollar home Sunday morning. Harry and their two children – Archie, 4, and Lilibet, 1 – did not join Markle for the outdoor adventure. However, the “Suits” alum was in good company with longtime pals Markus Anderson and Heather Dorak.
Markle opted to skip out on King Charles III’s coronation to celebrate her son’s birthday. The former actress sported a navy blue set and hiking shoes, with a forest green jacket tied around her waist. Seemingly trying to stay incognito, she completed her look with large-frame sunglasses, a scarf and a Panama hat.
The rare appearance comes after many people questioned Markle’s intention to not attend King Charles III’s coronation, amid her and Harry’s fractured relationship with the royal family. A source told us that “there was no way that Meghan was going to miss her son’s birthday.” Additionally, royal biographer Omid Scobie claimed earlier this month that Markle wasn’t going to the UK in an attempt to “protect her peace.”
Meanwhile in the UK, King Charles III and Queen Camilla posed for pics and waved to fans on the balcony at Buckingham Palace. Prince Harry attended the coronation ceremony – but quickly flew back to the US. Page Six previously reported that Prince Harry quickly flew back to California from London over the weekend to make it home in time to celebrate his son’s 4th birthday. The Palace released a statement in April confirming Markle would not be attending the coronation festivities – while Harry would, indeed, be present.
