After days cooped up inside her $14million loaner mansion, Meghan Markle took son Archie for a walk in the woods Monday morning, as she waited for Prince Harry’s arrival in at Vancouver International Airport.
Meghan bundled up in layers for a stroll in Horth Hill Regional Park, just a couple of miles from the oceanfront home where she has spent most of the past two months on Canada’s Vancouver Island.
Holding her two dogs, black lab Oz and beagle Guy on leashes, there was no sign of the drama of Megxit on the Duchess of Sussex’s smiling face as she held her eight-month-old son on her chest in a snuggly baby carrier.
He had missed his brother William’s first solo reception at Buckingham Palace where he ushered in a new era for the royals. But it’s reported the men had patched up a rift before Harry jetted out.
It is another stepping stone for William in the long preparation for him becoming king and showcased the royal family’s new order post-Harry, with the Duke of Cambridge supported by his wife Kate, Prince Edward, his wife Sophie, Countess of Wessex, and Princess Anne as they welcomed 21 African delegations to the Queen’s London home.
The Queen and Prince Charles were not in attendance at the reception to mark the UK-Africa Investment Summit and Prince Harry was in the air and on his way to Vancouver, in order not to overshadow his brother’s big night.
Meghan Markle took son Archie for a walk in the woods Monday morning in Vancouver, Canada
Prince Harry arrives in Vancouver, Canada to begin his new life with Meghan and Archie. It has been almost two weeks since he’s seen his family. Harry flew on to Vancouver Island via WestJet, the same carrier that Meghan is said to have taken (right)
Two Royal Protection Officers strolled behind her at a discreet distance for the morning outing
She smiled strolling through Horth Hill Regional Park holding her two dogs, black lab Oz and beagle Guy on leashes
Harry was no doubt excited to be reunited with Archie and Meghan, who he has not seen for almost two weeks.
The prince was spotted landing in the country on British Airways flight 85 from London’s Heathrow and he left the Boeing 747 by the back staircase.
At the end of the near-10-hour Boeing 747 flight he was whisked away in a black minivan to continue his journey with a short 25-minute hop over to Victoria on Vancouver Island.
The transatlantic flight — which arrived six minutes late — was Harry’s goodbye to the royal life that he has lived since his birth.
Prince Harry was seen bundled up in a padded coat, blue jeans and a beanie hat, carrying a green bag as he walked across the tarmac.
Harry flew on to Vancouver Island via WestJet, the same carrier that Meghan is said to have taken, landing at Victoria Airport around 9.45pm local time. Officials at the airport closed the third-floor public viewing area shortly before he landed.
The duke was then driven the last couple of miles in a Silver SUV to Mille Fleurs – the $14million oceanfront mansion where Harry and Meghan stayed for six weeks at the end of last year and where she has been with eight-month-old Archie for the past 10 days.
Harry landed at Victoria Airport around 9.45pm local time. Officials at the airport closed the third-floor public viewing area shortly before he landed
The duke was then driven the last couple of miles in a Silver SUV to $14million oceanfront mansion Mille Fleurs
Harry is pictured getting a transfer direct from the tarmac. The prince is seen surrounded by security Monday night
Harry couldn’t help but smile as he made his way closer to his wife and child on Monday night following the second flight
Prince Harry was whisked off the tarmac by a security team as he prepared to be reunited with his family. The transatlantic flight — which arrived six minutes late — was Harry’s goodbye to the royal life that he has lived since his birth
Harry carried a green duffel bag and wore blue jeans as he made his way out of the airport on Monday night
The prince was spotted landing in the country on British Airways flight 85 from London’s Heathrow and he left the Boeing 747 by the back staircase
Earlier in the day, Harry held private bilateral meetings with Moroccan PM Saad-Eddine El Othmani Peter Mutharika, President of Malawi and Filipe Nyusi, president of Mozambique at the request of the Government.
Meanwhile Prince William held his own meetings at Buckingham Palace with Ghana’s President Nana Akufo-Adda and Paul Kagame, President of Rwanda. And it emerged that the Prince of Wales had hosted Nigeria’s President Mohammaddu Buhari at Dumfries House in Scotland on Sunday.
But on Monday morning, Meghan appeared smiling the tensions back in the UK. She wrapped up in layers under a green beanie hat, wearing black leggings and her favorite Kamick ankle-high brown hiking boots. Archie was dressed in a white onesie and bootees.
Two Royal Protection Officers strolled behind her at a discreet distance as she enjoyed the warmest morning for days on Canada’s Vancouver Island, where it has been freezing, raining or snowing for most of her stay.
Meghan was waiting for Harry, 35, to arrive in Canada after finalizing details of the couple’s formal split from the British Royal Family.
With Vancouver eight hours behind London, Harry had completed his final duties while Meghan took her stroll.
The Duchess of Sussex held her eight-month-old son on her chest in a snuggly baby carrier as she waited for husband Prince Harry to arrive
Horth Hill Regional Park is just a couple of miles from Mille Fleurs, the $14million oceanfront mansion where Harry and Meghan stayed for six weeks
Archie was dressed in a white onesie and bootees. Harry recently revealed his son Archie, who is in Canada with Meghan, recently saw snow for the first time
She wrapped up in layers under a green beanie hat, wearing black leggings and her favorite Kamick ankle-high brown hiking boots
Two Royal Protection Officers strolled behind her at a discreet distance. Harry and Meghan will repay the British taxpayer 2.4 million pounds ($3.1 million) for extensive renovations to Frogmore House in Windsor, which they will continue to use as their base when in Britain
He was at a meeting of African leaders in Greenwich, London, on Monday morning.
He pointedly did not attend a dinner for the leaders hosted by brother Prince William at Buckingham Palace.
Today, Harry was at the UK-Africa Investment Summit in Greenwich for a number of private meetings with heads of state in one of his final events as a senior royal this morning.
Despite the drama of the past fortnight, William and Kate too appeared without a care in the world as they received a line of visiting Heads of State and their partners in the Music Room.
Harry had agreed to attend today’s summit before the Sussexes sensationally quit 11 days ago, and prior to quitting, he would almost certainly have been there to support his older sibling, who for the first time was asked by the Queen to host a major state occasion.
It has been reported Prince Harry’s rift with William has been repaired but he is still at odds with Charles following the Duke of Sussex’s dramatic exit from royal life.
The two-year quarrel stopped after they realized it was ‘now or never’, with Harry flying to Canada.
A source told the Sun: ‘William and Harry have spent time together privately away from the official Sandringham Summit working on their relationship and discussing their future.
Secret peace talks, helped by the Duchess of Sussex and Duchess of Cambridge, were separate from conversations involving the Queen over Harry’s future role.
‘It has been ground-breaking in terms of saving their bond as brothers and has been totally driven by them.
‘But Kate and Meghan, who was in Canada, did join in with some of the talks on more than one occasion — which is another sign of a real thaw in their relationship. Things are better.’
They added: ‘Given Harry is now permanently moving away, there was a realization if they didn’t sort things out now, they never would.’
It is at least the second time the duchess has gone walking in picturesque Horth Hill Park during her stay on Vancouver Island
Megan was seen lovingly gazing at Archie as she waited for Harry to jet in from the UK on Monday
It was one of the warmest mornings for days on Canada’s Vancouver Island, where it has been freezing, raining or snowing
Her dog Guy (right) was also sporting a red sweater during the casual stroll on a the warmest day yet this winter
Today it was claimed the Queen and Prince Charles decided not to strip Prince Harry of their HRH titles and Duke and Duchess of Sussex rank to avoid looking ‘petty’.
Her Majesty is said to have considered stripping the couple of their most prized titles and instead referring to them as the Earl and Countess of Dumbarton – putting them at the same level as Edward and Sophie, Earl and Countess of Wessex.
However, the Queen and Prince Charles are believed to have felt preventing the couple from using ‘HRH’ in public and for commercial use – while still officially retaining the title – was a sufficient enough change.
A source told the Evening Standard: ‘The Sussex title is one of the ancient royal dukedoms given to him ahead of his wedding to Meghan, along with other titles. Removing it was seriously considered and discussed at the highest level.’
Under the terms of Megxit, Harry and Meghan will keep their titles of Duke and Duchess of Sussex and the courtesy HRH — but they will not use the initials.
Palace officials were last night forced to admit they had made a blunder by announcing Meghan would take the title of a divorced woman.
After confirming that she and Harry will give up their HRH – His and Her Royal Highness – titles, aides said the couple would instead be known as Harry, Duke of Sussex and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex.
Under the terms of Megxit, Harry and Meghan will keep their titles of Duke and Duchess of Sussex and the courtesy HRH — but they will not use the initials
Meghan Markle is the picture of a happy mom as she enjoys a casual stroll through a neighborhood park this morning
The former Duchess of Sussex couldn’t look more relaxed or happy as she carried baby Archie in a sling while holding her two dogs Guy and Oz
Meghan smiles at onlookers as she places a protective hand over baby Archie on Monday in Canada
But as Harry boarded a flight to start his new life with Meghan and baby Archie, palace officials at home were scrambling to confirm the couple’s correct titles after admitting they had got them wrong.
MailOnline understands Harry has no more official engagements in his diary after today.
Last night Harry told an event for his HIV prevention charity Sentebale he had ‘no other option’ but to quit his role.
Harry said the couple would continue to lead a life of service and were taking a ‘huge leap of faith.’
He added: ‘I will continue to be the same man who holds his country dear and dedicates his life to supporting the causes, charities and military communities that are so important to me.
‘Together you have given me an education about living and this role has taught me more about what it right and just than I could ever have imagined.
‘We are taking a leap of faith so thank you for giving me the courage to take this next step.’
In an adorable moment, Harry also revealed his son Archie, who is in Canada with Meghan, recently saw snow for the first time.
He told the audience: ‘It has been our privilege to serve you, and we will continue to lead a life of service. So in that respect, nothing changes.
‘It has also been a privilege to meet so many of you and to feel your excitement for our son Archie – who saw snow for the first time the other day and thought it was bloody brilliant!
‘I will always have the utmost respect for my grandmother, my commander-in-chief, and I am incredibly grateful to her and the rest of my family for the support they have shown Meghan and I over the last few months.’
It is not known when Harry will return to the UK but a Sussex source told MailOnline there is ‘more to come’ in Britain for the prince before the spring.
Her Majesty is said to have considered stripping the couple of their most prized titles and instead referring to them as the Earl and Countess of Dumbarton
Typically only the divorced wives or widows of hereditary peers are referred to by their Christian name, followed by a comma, then their title
Meghan, 38, had not been seen since last Thursday when she drove a Range Rover to pick up her pilates instructor Heather Dorak at Victoria Airport.
Dorak stayed the weekend at Mille Fleurs, the oceanfront mansion in North Saanich where she has been staying.
It is at least the second time the duchess has gone walking in picturesque Horth Hill Park during her stay on Vancouver Island.
She and Harry took a hike there on New Year’s Day, before he flew back to London to sort out the details of their split from the Royal Family.
But it is expected they will spend most of their time in North America, meaning Archie will have little contact with his cousins Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis.
Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex talks with Britain’s Prime Minister Boris Johnson during a bilateral meeting at the UK-Africa Investment Summit in London on Monday
During a visit to Prospect House in Wroughton, the Duchess of Cornwall broke her silence on Prince Harry and Meghan Markle stepping down as royals, saying the couple would be missed.
Camilla, 72, was asked for her thought on Megxit during a visit to the Prospect Hospice in Wroughton, as she helped to celebrate the facility’s 40th anniversary year.
While meeting hospice staff, the wife of Prince Charles was asked by a reporter: ‘Will you miss Harry and Meghan?’. Camilla smiled and replied: ‘Of course’.
Horth Hill Regional Park is just a couple of miles from Mille Fleurs.
On the previous visit, Harry and Meghan shocked local couple Iliya Pavlovic and Asymina Kantorowicz who were taking selfies when the soon-to-be-ex-royals walked past and offered to snap pictures of the couple, according to CTV News.
‘I froze up, I actually couldn’t believe who it was,’ Kantorowicz said. ‘I kept looking back and forth like, ‘Is this actually happening?’
Kantorowicz, who lives some 15 miles away in Victoria, British Columbia, said Meghan handed her phone back and wished her a Happy New Year and the two couples went on their way. Harry and Meghan were with their dogs and her Suits co-star Abigail Spencer.
Harry and Meghan now have to decide in which part of Canada they are to make their future. It is understood he would like to stay on the west coast around Vancouver while she would prefer Toronto where she lived while she was filming Suits.
Camilla, 72, was asked for her thought on Megxit during a visit to the Prospect Hospice in Wroughton, as she helped to celebrate the facility’s 40th anniversary year. While meeting hospice staff, the wife of Prince Charles was asked by a reporter: ‘Will you miss Harry and Meghan?’. Camilla smiled and replied: ‘Of course’
Prince Harry is still at odds with Prince Charles following the Duke of Sussex’s dramatic exit from royal life (pictured February 14, 2018)
Harry spoke on Sunday night of his ‘great sadness’ at leaving the royals and claimed he and Meghan were ‘not just walking away.’
‘Once Meghan and I were married, we were excited. We were hopeful and we were here to serve. For those reasons it brings me great sadness that it has come to this,’ he said in London at a meeting of Sentebale, an AIDS and HIV charity he founded in 2006.
‘The decision that I have made for my wife and I to step back is not one I made lightly. It was so many months of talks after so many years of challenges and I know I haven’t always gotten it right but as far as this goes there really was no other option.’
Harry said he wanted his audience to hear ‘the truth’ from him ‘not as a Prince or a Duke, but as Harry, the same person that many of you have watched grow up over the last 35 years — but with a clearer perspective.’
He added: ‘We both do everything we can to fly the flag and carry out our roles for this country with pride.
‘I will continue to be the same man who holds his country dear,’ he said, ‘and dedicates his life to supporting the causes, charities and military communities that are so important to me…the UK is my home and a place that I love. That will never change.’
Despite the drama of the past fortnight, William and Kate appeared without a care in the world as they received a line of visiting Heads of State and their partners in the Music Room. It has been reported Prince Harry’s rift with William has been repaired but he is still at odds with Charles following the Duke of Sussex’s dramatic exit from royal life
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, the Princess Royal and the Earl and Countess of Wessex join Heads of Government, Ministers and members of NGOs attending the UK-Africa Investment Summit for a group photograph at London’s Buckingham Palace. Prince Harry, the Queen and Prince Charles were missing from the picture
Harry has defiantly backed an Army charity amid claims he is grieving after the Queen and Prince Charles’ insisted he is stripped of his official military roles for quitting.
Duke and Duchess of Netflix? Harry and Meghan plan to set up a production company… and streaming giant already wants to work with them
Netflix’s chief content officer Ted Sarandos, pictured at the Screen Actors Guild Awards in LA yesterday said the streaming giant would like to work with Harry and Meghan
Harry and Meghan hope to make a fortune with their own film and television production company after their dramatic break from the Royal Family, sources have revealed.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex plan to make a living by providing voiceovers and producing documentaries on ‘worthy’ issues such as mental health and climate change.
And they have received an early boost after a senior Netflix executive yesterday said the streaming giant would like to work with them.
Netflix’s chief content officer Ted Sarandos said at the Screen Actors Guild Awards yesterday the streaming giant would like to work with Harry and Meghan, adding: ‘Who wouldn’t be interested? Yes, sure.’
Meghan has already signed a voiceover deal with Disney in return for a donation to an elephant charity.
The couple plan to continue marketing themselves under the ‘Sussex Royal’ brand for the time being, even though they have agreed not to use their HRH titles in the future, it is understood.
He used the Sussex Royal Instagram account to celebrate the 10th birthday of the Walking With The Wounded charity and shared a series of photographs of him supporting them around the world.
Harry must step away from his three official military roles but has vowed to always maintain his links with his fellow soldiers and today praised ‘the resilience and strength’ of those ‘injured in service to their country’.
The emotive Instagram post said: ‘The Duke has worked hard to raise awareness over the years, including an expedition to the North Pole in 2011, trekking across the South Pole with 12 injured servicemen from the UK, the US and the Commonwealth in 2013, and joining wounded veterans for their incredible 1,000-mile walk of Britain in 2015!’
They will also repay the British taxpayer 2.4 million pounds ($3.1 million) for extensive renovations to Frogmore House in Windsor, which they will continue to use as their base when in Britain.
DailyMail.com Editor-at Large, Piers Morgan, said Monday that he ‘burst out laughing’ after hearing Harry’s speech.
‘Oh, I know, I know…the only accepted narrative, certainly on Twitter, is that the mean, beastly, racist media has driven out poor Harry and Meghan with our despicable antics,’ Morgan began.
‘We shamefully refused to let them lecture us about the environment AND use private jets like taxis! And we had the audacity to think a $500,000 star-studded, baby-shower party in New York was a tad inappropriate given that Harry and Meghan were busy urging us on Twitter that same week to pay more attention to poor people.
‘Oh, and we shockingly suggested that if you’re going to have the taxpayers fork out $3million on refurbishing your home, you should probably not hide photos and details of your son’s birth or stop the public taking your picture at Wimbledon.’
Morgan added in his op-ed that the couple were going to be the ‘royal Kardashians’ and would ‘soon discover what the real world’s like’.
Morgan added: ‘Yes, the “bullying” media’s treated them appallingly, and it’s all because Meghan has a black mother – despite the fact we all fell over ourselves for 18 months to say how fantastic it was to have a bi-racial woman enter the Royal Family.
‘So, on behalf of the disgusting British media, I humbly and sincerely apologize for holding these two rich, privileged public figures to any kind of accountability.’
Harry and Meghan were also seen talking to the Lion King’s director Jon Favreau about her future opportunities. Harry tells Mr Favreau: ‘If anyone needs any extra voiceover work…’ before Meghan interrupts and jokes: ‘That’s really why we’re here – to pitch!’
As the public waits to hear more about what they will do to earn a living, the internet has become obsessed with Beyonce’s awkward reaction to Prince Harry’s pitch for a job to a top Disney executive.
The couple was seen on camera in a newly unearthed video attending The Lion King premiere on July 9 where they spoke with some of Hollywood’s most influential figures.
Footage shows Harry praising his wife’s voiceover skills to the film’s director Jon Favreau as Beyonce and her rapper husband Jay-Z look on.
In the clip Harry tells Favreau: ‘If anyone needs any extra voiceover work…’ before Meghan interrupts and jokes: ‘That’s really why we’re here – it’s the pitch!’
Harry then says ‘… just not Scar’ – a reference to antagonistic Lion King character who tries to steal the kingdom from Simba.
At the same event, Harry also touted Meghan’s acting chops to Disney CEO Bob Iger, 68, in a move the seemed to surprise his wife, former TV host Willow Bay.
During conversation, Harry asks: ‘You do know she does voiceovers?’
Iger can be heard replying: ‘Ah, I did not know that.’ Harry then responds: ‘You seem surprised. She’s really interested.’ The Disney chief then says: ‘We’d love to try. That’s a great idea.’
During the exchange, Beyonce is seen covering her face before uncomfortably looking away.
One tweeter posted: ‘But basically, Harry is asking Bob for a job for Meghan. Meghan’s pretending it’s not happening. Despite having planned that.’
Another added: ‘This is painful to watch. Everyone seems so uncomfortable, especially while Meghan is speaking with Beyoncé.’