Meghan Markle is reportedly torn over a potential return to the UK as she really wants to support Prince Harry for an event linked to the 2027 Invictus Games in Birmingham.
However, insiders said she is wary of the intense scrutiny she could face in her husband’s home country.
Since stepping back from royal duties, the Duchess of Sussex only came for the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II while Harry has travelled alone to Britain for major events.
Friends of Meghan told Radar Online that in the past, attention often shifted away from the purpose of her trips toward criticism of her personally.
They noted that the former Suits star is determined to avoid a repeat of that as she wants all attention to be on Harry’s event.
"On previous visits, she felt the attention quickly shifted away from the purpose of her trip and toward personal criticism," the source said.
They added, "That pattern of having her character questioned rather than her work acknowledged is exactly what she is desperate to avoid happening all over again."
The insider said that Meghan understands the importance of standing beside Harry for his work with the Invictus Games.
"Meghan fully understands the importance of Invictus to Harry and wants to stand beside him,” they said.
“At the same time, the emotional weight of returning to an environment she associates with intense hostility makes the decision incredibly difficult for her to face."