Meghan Markle Moves On from Royal Family Drama, Says Biographer

Princess Diana's biographer, Andrew Morton, weighs in on the future of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, suggesting that Meghan Markle has "moved on" from the drama surrounding her time as a working royal.

In a recent interview, Princess Diana's biographer, Andrew Morton, weighed in on the future of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, suggesting that Meghan Markle has "moved on" from the drama surrounding her time as a working royal.

Morton's comments follow a revelation by Markle in which she recalled sneaking away to New York City in 2019 during her tenure as a senior working royal. She went incognito as she traveled to NYC from London to watch Serena Williams play in the U.S. Open, wearing a hat and keeping her head down while visiting a bookstore to seek the "safety" she was craving at the time.

Meghan Markle Moves On from Royal Family Drama, Says Biographer

"For me, sneaking to New York five years ago was a really big deal," Markle said at the opening of the Montecito bookstore, Godmothers, per Town and Country. "I was still so uncomfortable being out in the world. The safety of what I was craving, I knew I could find in a bookstore."

Morton, author of "The Queen: Her Story," believes that Markle's desire for safety and privacy is indicative of her desire to move on from the scrutiny and media attention that came with her royal status.

Meghan Markle Moves On from Royal Family Drama, Says Biographer

"I think what Meghan is saying is that she's moved on from that chapter in her life," Morton told Fox News. "She's now looking to the future, to building a new life for herself and her family in California."

Markle and Prince Harry stepped back from their roles as working royals in January 2020. The couple, who now share two children, moved to California months later and no longer have an official U.K. residence.

Meghan Markle Moves On from Royal Family Drama, Says Biographer

Morton believes that the move to California was a deliberate decision by the couple to distance themselves from the royal family and the drama that surrounded their departure.

"I think they made it clear that they wanted to start a new chapter in their lives," Morton said. "They wanted to be independent, to have their own financial independence, and to live a more private life."

Meghan Markle Moves On from Royal Family Drama, Says Biographer

While Markle has expressed some regrets about leaving the royal family, Morton believes that she has made the right decision for herself and her family.

"I think she's found happiness in California," Morton said. "She has a wonderful husband, two beautiful children, and a successful career as an actress and author. I think she's in a very good place right now."

Meghan Markle Moves On from Royal Family Drama, Says Biographer

Morton's comments come as the Duke and Duchess of Sussex continue to navigate their new lives outside the royal family. The couple has faced criticism for their decision to leave, but they have also received support from many who believe that they have made the right choice for their own well-being.

Only time will tell what the future holds for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, but it seems clear that they are determined to live their lives on their own terms.

Meghan Markle Moves On from Royal Family Drama, Says Biographer