Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s beach photos recently became viral on the internet. However, according to a source, they were furious and felt “exposed” as it was supposed to be a low-key vacation. The couple was spotted with their 6-year-old son, Archie, at Santa Claus Beach, California. After their pictures were made public, the couple was reportedly convinced that their location had been leaked.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle ‘re-evaluating’ if they can trust anyone after beach incident, says source
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Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s leaked photos from Santa Claus Beach in Carpinteria have gained attention. It featured the Duke and Duchess of Sussex watching over their son, Archie, taking surfing lessons. As it was the family’s private affair, the couple seemed to be “devastated” about the leak and is “re-evaluating” whom they can trust. A source told Rob Shuter, “This was supposed to be a peaceful day. Instead, they feel blindsided and exposed.”
Although Markle and Harry are public figures, they didn’t anticipate that their private photos would be surfaced all over the internet. Reportedly, they made sure to keep it under wraps as it was not a “public outing.” “They planned every detail to keep it low-key — and someone sold them out,” the insider added. The parents of two thought of the outing to be a “special day,” but left disappointed and accepted it as “a wake-up call.”
According to the Daily Mail, Archie has been a part of the Santa Barbara-based surfing institute Surf Happens. They recently shared a video of a talent show, featuring the young royal flaunting his dance moves. At the beach, Markle and Harry joined the other parents and cheered for their son.
Meanwhile, the Sussexes have been the hot topic of discussion due to their royal return rumors. King Charles reportedly would allow Harry and his wife to return to their royal duties, along with their commercial ventures. The aides of the father-son duo met in London last month, hinting at their reconciliation.
