Meghan and Harry's public outing surprised me
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle carried out their first official outing in the UK on Thursday, and I'm pleasantly surprised by how well it went. A sceptic at first, when I initially heard that the Sussexes were essentially relaunching their royal careers, without actually admitting it, I wasn't sure it was the right move. It seemed pretty obvious that their decision to travel to Nottingham was all about PR. After all, it served as the backdrop for their first-ever joint engagement after Harry popped the question in 2017. Why wouldn't they want to hit reset with a nostalgia-filled trip to a city that welcomed them so warmly?
TL;DR
- Prince Harry and Meghan Markle undertook their first official UK outing in Nottingham.
- The author, initially skeptical, was pleasantly surprised by the outing's success and the couple's sincerity.
- Meghan Markle was reportedly emotional, with one supporter stating she had 'water in her eyes' after receiving praise.
- The couple's willingness to re-engage in public-facing events could jeopardize their claim for taxpayer-funded security.
- Critics argue that if they choose to be in the public spotlight, they should fund their own security, especially considering the public's financial struggles.
- The article suggests that continuing as 'unofficial working royals' could negatively impact security review processes.