Meghan Markle & Prince Harry Create Another First Memory Amid UK Return Buzz

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are focused on spending quality time together rather than focusing on their uncertain joint return to the UK.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex recently made their first-ever appearance at an event just days after Prince Harry gave an emotional testimony in his case against Associated Newspapers Limited.

While Prince Harry created a stir with his legal drama, Meghan Markle generated quite the buzz for her possible return to the UK. She and her husband last appeared in the country in September 2022 during the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II.

The Sussexes made their first-ever appearance at the Sundance Film Festival on Saturday, January 24. They attended the Utah event in honor of their latest documentary, "Cookie Queens," enjoying a special screening of the film along with guests.

The production reportedly revolved around four Girl Scouts at the height of the cookie-selling season. It followed their lives and efforts to sell their products, showcasing their teamwork, ambition, and the innocence of youth. Harry and Meghan served as the project's executive producers.

The 91-minute documentary was directed by Alysa Nahmias and produced in partnership with Archewell Productions, Beautiful Stories, and AJNA Films, per PEOPLE. The outlet shared pictures of Harry and Meghan posing with other celebrities, including Amy Redford, the daughter of the late Robert Redford.

Harry and Meghan's outing comes amid widespread speculation about their possible joint return to the UK. The Blast covered the story, reporting that a royal commentator suspected that the former actress would only make a comeback if certain conditions were met.

Kinsey Schofield believed that Meghan would only return to her husband's home country if his request for armed security was granted. Schofield noted that it was highly possible their security demands would be met for the sake of their Invictus Games appearance.

Harry has been vocal about not bringing his family back to the UK without sufficient protection. The Sussexes lost their rights to taxpayer-backed security following their decision to step down as working royals and relocate to the US. However, the Duke still receives police protection during his visits.

Since the speculations about Meghan's possible return to the UK began spreading, there have been more critics than supporters addressing the topic. The Blast shared that British columnist Sarah Vine penned a scathing piece about her thoughts on the Duchess.

Vine argued that Meghan, who had a history of condemning the Royal Family, wouldn't return to the UK without a plan. She suspected the media personality wished to exploit the publicity to boost her image and the As Ever brand by attending the Invictus Games.

"Without her royal connections and victim/survivor narrative, the Duchess is just another middle-aged minor actress with a lifestyle brand to flog," Vine claimed. She added that Meghan would likely stage performances for the paparazzi to sell her victim narrative.

Vine believed Meghan had worn out her welcome in the US and hoped to regain the public's attention by returning to the UK. The columnist suspected that Meghan's latest As Ever product was part of an alleged scheme to reintegrate herself into the country.

The product Vine highlighted was the limited-edition bookmark Meghan reportedly designed herself. It featured the words "Fell asleep here" stamped in gold in Meghan's signature handwriting, and it was produced by an English company.

The bookmark was reportedly produced using sustainably sourced, vegetable-tanned leather and was priced at $18. According to the As Ever brand's website, the product line-up appeared to have sold out 10 minutes after it was launched.

Days before Harry and Meghan's appearance at the Sundance Film Festival, The Blast reported that the Duke had been in London facing off against Associated Newspapers Limited. He gave an emotional testimony about how the publishers of the Daily Mail had impacted his life.

According to Harry, the media outlet's extensive and intrusive coverage of his life and that of his family took a toll on their mental health. He fought back tears as he spoke, claiming, "They continue to come after me. They have made my wife's life an absolute misery, my Lord."

Harry explained that he first considered taking legal action against them in 2016 when he and Meghan began their romantic relationship. He stressed that his desire to take the outlet to court grew stronger with their persistent attacks and alleged harassment.

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