Archive · 4 Oct 2026
Harry and Meghan Make First Joint UK Public Appearance
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle went to a pub in the Cotswolds for lunch.
They arrived holding hands and wore casual clothes.
The visit happened on Thursday, October 1, and photos came out the next day.
Their children, Archie and Lilibet, were not with them.
The pub staff said the couple were treated like other visitors.
A report said Meghan ate haddock and chips, while Harry had pie.
The family returned to Britain in August, according to the articles.
One article also reported concerns about photographers near the children's school and a later school change.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were photographed together at The Falkland Arms in Great Tew, Oxfordshire.
They arrived holding hands for lunch on Thursday, October 1; photographs appeared the following day.
The couple dressed casually, and their children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, were not with them.
According to The Sun, Meghan ordered haddock and chips, while Harry chose chicken, ham and leek pie.
The articles report the family's return to Britain in August and note attention to security and the children's schooling.
- Who
- Prince Harry and Meghan Markle; their children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, were not present.
- What
- The couple made their first photographed joint public appearance in Britain since returning, visiting The Falkland Arms for lunch.
- When
- Thursday, October 1; photographs appeared the following day. The year is not specified.
- Where
- The Falkland Arms, Great Tew, Oxfordshire, in the Cotswolds, England.
- Why
- The articles do not state why they chose to visit the pub.
Privacy and security concerns
Press and public attention
Photographers near the children's school
Privacy and security concerns
The Sussexes' spokesperson called the reported presence of photographers near the school an unacceptable intrusion into the children's privacy; the article says the children later changed schools after security discussions.
Press and public attention
The articles identify one of the men as an international photographer working for a European press agency, but do not provide a response from the photographer or agency.
- Venue
- The Falkland Arms
- Location
- Great Tew, Oxfordshire, in the Cotswolds
- Visit
- Thursday, October 1; photographs appeared the following day
- Children
- Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet were not present
- Meghan's meal
- Gluten-free beer-battered haddock and chips, mushy peas and tartare sauce, according to The Sun
- Harry's meal
- Chicken, ham and leek pie with vegetables, mashed potatoes and gravy, according to The Sun
- Return to Britain
- The articles place the family's return in August; one says August 26. No year is stated.
- School security
- One article reports that photographers were seen near the children's school and that the children later changed schools.
