Meghan’s surprise visit to the US – which she made sure was via a commercial flight, following the recent furore over her and Prince Harry’s use of private jets – meant snubbing the Queen’s invite to attend the Highland Games.
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The Mail on Sunday described Meghan’s decision as an “outright snub” adding that Her Majesty “is ‘hurt and disappointed’ that her granddaughter-in-law would miss out on what she considers to be a treasured family occasion.
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The source continued that the British monarch was looking forward to enjoying “a few days of merry chaos” with her great-grandchildren, including Archie who is still yet to visit the Queen’s summer home with Harry and Meghan claiming he is “too young.”
The Queen and Prince Charles at the Highland Games last week.