Why the Duchess of Sussex is facing 'intense anxiety' over a British visit

Meghan Markle is reportedly grappling with significant anxiety as she contemplates a major life decision: returning to the UK for the first time in four years.

While Prince Harry has made several solo trips for legal and official matters, the Duchess hasn’t set foot on British soil since 2022.

Reports suggest she is considering an appearance this summer at an event linked to the 2027 Invictus Games in Birmingham, but the prospect is said to be deeply unsettling.

According to an insider speaking to Radar Online, her primary concern isn't the complex logistics of a royal visit.

"Her biggest worry is not logistics or protocol – it is the sheer volume of press attention and negativity she expects,” the source revealed.

The Duchess reportedly feels the media landscape has only become more critical during her absence, adding: “She feels the U.K. media climate toward her has only hardened."

Royal experts agree that the visit would be emotionally taxing due to the ongoing, unresolved rift within the Royal Family.

One commentator noted that from Meghan's perspective, the "underlying tensions are still very much there," making any potential trip feel "emotionally fraught rather than reassuring."

With her UK approval ratings remaining low and the press seen as "openly hostile," the Duchess is acutely aware that any return would likely be met with an atmosphere of animosity, making the decision a heavy one to weigh.