A Royal Good Time
Duchess of Sussex Meghan Markle was spotted having the time of her life at a pink-themed baby shower for her close friend Samantha Stone.
The fun-filled celebration, attended by Kelly McKee Zajfen, was a much-needed break from royal duties for Meghan. And, judging by the photos shared on Instagram, she was loving every minute of it!
Party Vibes Only
Meghan Markle ditched her usual formal attire for a tight-fitting salmon-pink dress and styled her hair in loose waves. She danced and laughed alongside Stone, Soho House & Co’s chief membership officer, and other friends, looking like she was thoroughly enjoying herself.
Prince Harry: The Elephant in the Room
The baby shower snaps come on the heels of news that Prince Harry, Meghan’s husband, received the resignation of CEO Richard Miller at his children’s charity Sentebale. Founded by Harry in 2006, Sentebale aims to help children with HIV/AIDS and mental health challenges. Miller’s departure is part of the charity’s push towards a more “locally-led” organization.
Staff Exodus at the Sussex Team
Miller is the fourth staff member to leave the Sussex team in recent months, following senior member Andrew Tucker, director Baroness Lynda Chalker, and advertising expert Johnny Hornby. The string of departures has sparked speculation about Prince Harry and Meghan’s professional uncoupling.
Separate Paths?
The couple’s last public appearance together was in September, and since then, they’ve been pursuing separate philanthropic endeavors. Harry recently embarked on a tour in London, New York, and Lesotho, while Meghan made appearances at the Los Angeles Children’s Hospital Gala and helped her hairdresser launch products.
Marriage Rumors Put to Rest…For Now
Harry shut down rumors about his marriage during an interview with DealBook founder and editor Andrew Ross Sorkin last week. When asked about the constant scrutiny, Harry joked, “Apparently we’ve bought or moved house maybe 10, 12 times. We’ve apparently divorced maybe 10, 12 times as well. It’s just like, what? It’s hard to keep up with, but that’s just why you sort of ignore it.”
The Royal Family: Always in the Spotlight
As the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, they’re constantly under the microscope. Whether they’re attending high-profile events or pursuing individual passions, every move they make is subject to scrutiny. But for now, it seems Meghan and Harry are focused on their respective endeavors, and enjoying some well-deserved “me” time.