Meghan Markle reminded ‘she needs good reception’ upon bombshell UK return

Meghan Markle is told that she is risking her reputation as she makes come back into the UK this month

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Published June 19, 2026

Meghan Markle is seemingly taking a big risk as she plans to return to the UK.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, who are set to mark a one year countdown to Invictus Games in England with month, are undermining the public dislike for themselves.

Royal expert Phil Dampier told The Sun: “They are, but many will still not forgive her for her role in taking Harry away and disrespecting the royals.”

He said: “They are on safe ground at the Invictus Games event as the servicemen and their families involved have a lot of time for them. But some members of the public do not, and we shall see what happens.”

Mr Dampier added: “Only time will tell but this trip will be testing the water, followed of course by the Invictus Games themselves in a year.

“If they get a good reception and are seen with the King and Queen they may feel they can return more often.

“I don’t think anyone really knows how this is going to play out long term, which makes it so fascinating, but it also has the potential to be a disaster for the royals,” he noted.

Eleen Bukhari
Eleen Bukhari is a London-based journalist and MSc graduate from Brunel University with over five years of experience. Specialising in the British Royal Family and global entertainment, she provides expert analysis of monarchy traditions, celebrity culture, and the evolving media narratives surrounding the world’s most high-profile figures.
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