The Duchess of Sussex and Prince Harry were seen optimistic and happy at a Texas restaurant linked to their first date.
The couple were spotted by onlookers Thursday night at Soho House Austin, an exclusive members-only club, ahead of Meghan’s appearance on a star-studded panel on the opening day of the SXSW festival in Texas alongside actress Brooke Shields and author Katie Couric.
Meghan, 42, and Harry, 39, took a trip from their home in Montecito, California, to the Austin restaurant where they were seen “happy and in great spirits,” a source said. people.com.
‘Harry was very cheerful throughout dinner. “They were very low-key and seemed happy to be surrounded by the happy vibes of the lively place,” the viewer said.
In July 2016, the couple had their first date at London’s Soho House and even returned to the club for a second time the next day, as seen in a black and white photo of Meghan snuggling on Harry’s shoulder: The couple laughing. .
Meghan, 42, and Harry, 39, made a trip from their home in Montecito, California, to the Austin restaurant where they were seen ‘happy and in a very good mood.’
The Duchess of Sussex and Prince Harry were spotted at Soho House Austin on Thursday night ahead of their appearance on a star-studded panel on the opening day of the SXSW festival.
In July 2016, the couple had their first date at London’s Soho House and even returned to the club for a second time the next day.
The restaurant, which has built a reputation since its inception, has thousands of wealthy members around the world, including Prince Harry. He recounts in his memoirs the first time they met.
“Red-cheeked, puffing, sweaty, half an hour late, I ran into the restaurant, into the quiet room, and found her sitting in a small area on a low velvet sofa in front of a low coffee table,” Harry recalled. its initial date in his memoirs Spare.
The smitten prince said she was “drop-dead gorgeous” when he saw her that day.
“I had seen so many photos of her at fashion shoots and on television, all glamorous and shiny, but there she was, in person, without frills, without filters… and even more beautiful,” he said.
After their successful first date, Meghan Facetimed Harry and they arranged another date at the same restaurant the next night.
Two years later, Meghan and Harry married at St. George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle.
A year later, the happy couple welcomed their first son, Archie, in May 2019, and had their second daughter, Lilibet, in June 2021, and are “loving life as a family of four.”
In 2020, they decided to leave real life behind and moved to the United States, where they starred in a Netflix documentary series, launched a new website, and published a book.
The smitten prince said she was “drop-dead gorgeous” when he saw Meghan on their first date.
In recent news, Meghan has been searching for a public relations guru in the United Kingdom in hopes of relaunching there.
The Duchess of Sussex is seeking professional help to get more positive publicity in Britain for herself and Archewell, the foundation she runs with Prince Harry in California.
Signing a star will also help her amid persistent rumors that her lifestyle blog The Tig could make a comeback, especially after friend Gwyneth Paltrow’s GOOP brand surpassed $250 million in value over Christmas.
The search for a PR executive in the UK is another sign that 2024 is the year the Sussexes will relaunch and it seems that, despite being happy in California, they want to do more in Harry’s home country.
But a senior London-based PR executive told MailOnline today: ‘Many will reject it. Representing the couple in the UK is a tempting idea, but they don’t have a reputation for listening to advice. What would be the point?’
It came as Prince Harry looks set to return to the UK in May for a service at St Paul’s Cathedral to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Invictus Games. The Government recently used its budget to launch a bid to host the event in Birmingham in 2027.
A source told MailOnline today that the Sussexes may see an opportunity in Britain as King Charles’ slimmed-down monarchy struggles due to the monarch’s illness and William takes a back seat to support Kate after her abdominal surgery.
The Duchess of Sussex is seeking professional help to get more positive publicity in Britain for herself and Archewell, the foundation she runs with Prince Harry in California.
Meghan has been described as a “visionary female leader” and is expected to talk about “breaking barriers” and “challenging stereotypes” as she addresses the use of social media at the SXSW festival on Friday.
Meghan has been described as a “visionary female leader” and is expected to talk about “breaking barriers” and “challenging stereotypes” as she addresses the use of social media at the SXSW festival.
South by Southwest, also known as SXSW, is an annual festival celebrating the convergence of technology, film, music, education and culture and takes place March 8-16.
Meghan headlines the main event on Friday, which is also International Women’s Day.
According to organizers, the session is presented by Harry and Meghan’s Archewell Foundation and The 19th, an American nonprofit newsroom that reports on gender, politics and politics.
Announcing its panel of “visionary” women, the festival confirmed the session would focus on the dangers and mental health issues associated with social media users among teenage girls.
Along with the other participants, Meghan will also speak about the importance of representation in media and entertainment.
In a statement, organizers said: “The representation of women in media and entertainment has come a long way, but there is still much to be done, especially for women of color and mothers.”
“On International Women’s Day, we will hear from visionary women leaders at the forefront of news, media, entertainment and philanthropy who are breaking barriers, challenging stereotypes and working for a healthier society on and off our screens” .
