Users 'Feel Sorry' for Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's Kids After She Returns Home from the Invictus Games

The Duchess of Sussex is excited to be back home with her two kids after spending five days with her husband at the ongoing Invictus Games in Canada.

Meghan Markle, who is at her and Prince Harry's Montecito home, shared heartfelt mementos and gifts she received during her time in Canada. However, some social media users had strong opinions about her return home, particularly regarding the souvenirs she brought back for her children.

Meghan recently gushed about being in California with her and Harry's children, Prince Archie, five, and Princess Lilibet, three. Meanwhile, Harry remains in Canada for more events leading up to the Invictus Games closing ceremony.

While at home in Montecito, Meghan used her Instagram Story to show support for Invictus Games participants. She also posted a photo of thoughtful keepsakes from the event, including, two sports shirts personalized with her children's names. Other items she brought back from Canada were snacks and fruits.

The Duchess wrote in the post, “A taste of Canada and The Invictus Games for our little ones! Cheering you on from home.”

Her post didn't sit well with some online users who had questions about her kids' social lives and why she transported food from one country to another. One person sarcastically remarked, "Fancy taking home stale food to your children because you didn’t want them enjoying the ‘family orientated’ [sic] Invictus Games."

Another surprised user exclaimed, "Imagine all that manky food in her luggage!!!" The discussion continued, with one comment suggesting, "Don't these children go anywhere? They just live inside the four walls. No contact with other children or the outside world?"

Another person who seemed puzzled, asked, "What kids, why didn't they get to go to the games? Huh?" A different user expressed sympathy for the Sussex children, "And I feel sorry for those kids, they never get to go anywhere."

Meanwhile, someone else had a more supportive take on Meghan Markle's brief appearance at the event, "It was fun to be able to at least spend a little bit of time supporting her husband and supporting the veterans who were working so hard. Bet she missed their kiddos❤️."

Still, one person with different views bluntly stated, "She should not be there anyway." Amid the criticism, one person took a more positive approach, saying, "Good for her and the children."

Aside from the mementos Meghan took back to her kids after her trip to Canada, fans also reacted to the fact that Prince Harry and his wife would spend Valentine’s Day apart. They speculated about their relationship, with some suggesting there is trouble in paradise since the couple wouldn't share in the special day of romance together.

One user said eerily, "And so it begins," while another simply commented, "Divorce." Another fan wrote down why they thought the Duchess left, "So meeagain [sic] can be with her one true love, herself," and another fan remarked, "From the look of them that doesn't seem to bother them. Clealry [sic] trouble in paradise."

A user humorously referenced a classic song, "Billy Connelly is bringing out his old song ..D.I.V.O.R.C.E." Others pointed out Meghan’s usual routine, "She’s never worried about being home with her kids before. And Harry’s been gone for the last couple of months."

Some fans, however, suggested a simple solution, "The ticket home was all he needs [sic] to do." Meanwhile, one individual noted, "And? A lot of couples have to spend Valentine's Day apart."

Amidst the fans' speculations, insiders have clarified that the couple had already planned to spend Valentine's Day apart as Meghan had arranged to go back home and let Harry soak in the remaining events solo.

The source noted, “This was always planned. Meghan is going home to be with her children. Meghan left the Games in Dusseldorf early after five days to go home. This is Prince Harry's event and she is there to support him, but this was planned.”

Furthermore, Harry and Meghan celebrated an early Valentine's Day dinner with close friends Michael Bublé and his wife, Luisana. They enjoyed a two-hour meal at the upscale Il Caminetto restaurant after completing their first day of engagements in the ski resort. The four had dined at the same spot last year during a two-day event to promote the Invictus Games.

The Duchess was later seen arriving in California on Tuesday, February 11, after departing from the Invictus Games in Canada. Dressed in a blue sweater with white lettering, she stepped off a private jet at Santa Barbara Airport in the evening. Apart from a security guard, she was unaccompanied as she disembarked inside a hangar.

After Meghan left, Harry reportedly took a day off to relax and unwind before going back to the celebrated games. At the 2023 Invictus Games held in Germany Meghan had also only stayed for five days before leaving Harry to enjoy the rest of the events solo. This time, while she was in Canada, she enjoyed the games in Vancouver and at the ski resort of Whistler.

As for Harry, he has continued enjoying the Invictus Games events as much as his wife is not by his side. He recently drew a crowd as fans eagerly gathered around him on Whistler Mountain. His bodyguard, Chris Sanchez, worked to navigate the packed scene. This marked his first solo appearance after Meghan returned to California.

Harry has always been grateful to have Meghan's support at the Invictus Games. During this year's opening ceremony, she appeared happy and comfortable, affectionately kissing Harry and resting her head on his shoulder.

"To have my wife here supporting me is amazing. I love that she's by my side. It's such an important piece to this whole adventure," Harry gushed in front of 40,000 people.

Looking ahead, he shared his excitement for the 2027 Games in Birmingham. "It's amazing how, after 10 years, we're still doing this. We will continue the Games for as long as it's needed - and the need is increasing rather than reducing," said Harry.