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Meghan and Harry’s UK trip coincided with their children’s school break
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry travelled overseas with their children during the UK school half-term break.
The family’s destination was not disclosed, and reports differed on whether they were staying with friends.
The trip came as allegations emerged against Markle’s estranged father, Thomas Markle Sr., who is under investigation over alleged child sexual abuse material.
He has denied the allegations.
Royal commentators said the family had left before the news broke, and that the school holiday—not the allegations—explained the timing.
Markle and Harry have been estranged from her father for years, and he has never met their children, Archie and Lilibet.
Markle is said to be deeply upset by the allegations, while friends have offered support.
The family is expected to return by the end of the school break, with Markle expected to continue promoting her business.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle travelled overseas with their children during the UK’s October half-term school break.
The trip coincided with news that Meghan’s estranged father, Thomas Markle Sr., was under investigation over allegations involving child sexual abuse material.
Page Six reported that the family’s travel was timed to the school holiday, rather than being a deliberate move to avoid the allegations.
Us Weekly reported that the couple were staying with friends, citing Hello!.
A royal commentator told Page Six that the family was expected to return to the UK by the end of the week.
- Who
- Prince Harry and Meghan Markle travelled with their children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet.
- What
- They left the UK for an overseas trip. Reports said they were spending time with friends.
- When
- During the UK’s October half-term school break in 2026.
- Where
- They travelled overseas to an undisclosed location; Us Weekly reported they were staying with friends.
- Why
- Page Six sources said the trip coincided with the children’s school break. Us Weekly reported the family were visiting friends amid the allegations against Meghan’s father.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
News broke that Thomas Markle Sr. was under investigation, according to Us Weekly.
Hello! reported that Harry and Meghan had travelled overseas with their children to spend time with friends.
Us Weekly published its report on the family’s trip.
Page Six reported that the trip coincided with the UK school half-term break.
- Children
- Prince Archie, 7, and Princess Lilibet, 5
- Trip destination
- Unknown overseas location
- School break
- UK October half-term
- Investigation
- Thomas Markle Sr. was under investigation over allegations involving child sexual abuse material
- Expected return
- By the end of the week, according to Andrea Caamano’s comments to Page Six
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What people are saying
I wouldn’t describe Meghan as having fled the UK following the allegations against her father
This may be less of a strategic retreat and more of a convenient opportunity to let the headlines cool down.
I had no option but to report my dad
I could never do what I’m being accused of.