Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Enjoy £36 Bargain Pub Lunch on Cotswolds Outing Between School Runs
Marking their first joint public outing in Britain since relocating from the United States at the end of August, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex were spotted enjoying a low-key, relaxed lunch at The Falkland Arms, an idyllic 16th-century pub nestled in the Oxfordshire village of Great Tew. Demonstrating their desire to blend in with the local Cotswolds community, the couple tucked into a classic pub meal costing just over £36 during a quiet break between the daily school run.
Walking hand-in-hand, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were treated like everyday patrons as they spent quality time together while their children, Prince Archie, seven, and Princess Lilibet, five, attended school. For their midday meal, Meghan chose the gluten-free beer-battered haddock and chips, while Harry opted for the traditional chicken, ham, and leek pie. The historic venue sits only a short distance from the exclusive Soho Farmhouse private members’ club, where Meghan, 45, is understood to have recently started attending regular Pilates sessions.
The Cotswolds outing captures key elements of the couple’s evolving daily routine in Britain:
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Embracing Local Community Life: A staff member at The Falkland Arms remarked that the venue treats every visitor like a local, noting that Harry and Meghan were completely unbothered, down-to-earth, and acted just like regulars throughout their visit.
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Low-Profile Social Circle: While Meghan has largely avoided major media spotlights since relocating in August, she previously visited the Great Tew pub alongside her close friend Kelly McKee Zajfen, and was also seen at The Three Horseshoes in Asthall with talk-show host Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi.
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Harry’s Packed Public Slate: In contrast to Meghan’s quiet domestic focus, the Duke of Sussex has kept up a bustling itinerary of engagements, including appearances at the WellChild Awards, the Invictus Spirit Gala Dinner and Awards, a gala in support of Ukraine, and a brief series of speaking commitments in New York City.
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Persistent Security Talks: The low-profile countryside visit unfolds against the ongoing backdrop of the Sussexes’ protracted dispute with British authorities over their permanent taxpayer-funded security arrangements in the UK.
