The arrival of Prince Harry in London on Monday, 6 July, for a series of high-profile Invictus Games engagements has been marked by a notable absence of Meghan Markle, who did not cross the Atlantic with her husband. According to a former royal aide, King Charles is profoundly saddened by his daughter-in-law's absence during this first leg of his son's latest UK trip.
The Duchess of Sussex has not set foot on British soil in four years. Her final appearance in the country took place during the sombre funeral proceedings for the late Queen Elizabeth in September 2022.
