Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, has reportedly been seen at Soho Farmhouse, a highly exclusive private members' club in the Cotswolds, after returning to the United Kingdom with her husband, Prince Harry.
The royal couple relocated from Montecito, California, to the UK late last month, enrolling their children, Archie, aged seven, and Lilibet, aged five, at schools in Oxfordshire. Since their arrival, the Sussexes have maintained a low public profile, making no official appearances, according to reports from the Daily Star.
However, Meghan was recently spotted at Soho Farmhouse, the prestigious rural retreat of Soho House known for attracting celebrity visitors. Staff at the Great Tew location reportedly saw the Duchess enjoying a coffee at the Comfy Farm Lounge, as noted by The Guardian. There was reportedly considerable attention when she was seen having a morning beverage, as reported by Tom Sykes of The Royalist.
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Meghan is said to have a friendship with Markus Anderson, an executive at Soho House, and according to Prince Harry’s memoir, she frequently used the original Soho House in London as her base during earlier visits.
With 46 venues worldwide, Soho House is known for its high-profile clientele, who appreciate the exclusivity provided by steep membership fees and strict policies such as a no-photography rule to ensure privacy. Soho Farmhouse, in particular, is a favourite spot for notable Cotswolds residents including David and Victoria Beckham, as well as Paul McCartney and his daughter Stella.
The news of Harry and Meghan’s presence in Oxfordshire comes shortly after King Charles confirmed that the couple remain separate from the official Royal Family. In letters addressed to Government officials, the military, and Lord Lieutenancies, the King stated: “It is well known that in January 2020 the Duke and Duchess stepped down from undertaking representative duties on behalf of The Sovereign, and are no longer working Members of The Royal Family.
“This position, distinct from the State and Royal duties undertaken by the working Royal Family, and with the personal latitude it brings the couple in respect of financial independence and protection of their privacy as they would wish, will continue to be fully respected.
“It follows that there is no change to the current status of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex.”