The Duchess of Sussex and Prince Harry were seen happy and happy at a restaurant in Texas related to their first date.
The couple was spotted by onlookers on Thursday evening 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 restaurant in Austin, where they were seen “happy and in good spirits,” a source said. People.com.
‘Harry was very animated during dinner. They were super calm and seemed happy with the cheerful atmosphere in the lively location,” the onlooker said.
In July 2016, the couple had their very first date at London’s Soho House and even went back to the club for a second time the next day, as seen in a black and white photo of Meghan snuggling into Harry’s shoulder – the couple laughs.
Meghan, 42, and Harry, 39, took a trip from their home in Montecito, California, to the restaurant in Austin, where they were seen “happy and cheerful”
The Duchess of Sussex and Prince Harry were spotted at Soho House Austin on Thursday evening, ahead of her appearance on a star-studded panel on the opening day of the SXSW festival
In July 2016, the couple had their very first date at London’s Soho House and even went back 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 worldwide, including Prince Harry. He talked in his memoirs about 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 spot on a low velvet sofa in front of a low coffee table,” Harry recalled their first date in his memoir Spare.
The smitten prince said she was ‘heart attack beautiful’ when he saw her that day.
“I had seen so many pictures of her on fashion shoots and TV sets, all glamorous and shiny, but there she was, in real life, with no frills, no filter… and even more beautiful,” he said.
After their successful first date, Meghan FaceTimed Harry and the next evening they arranged another date at the same restaurant.
Two years later, Meghan and Harry married at St. George’s Chapel in Windsor Castle.
A year later, the happy couple welcomed their first child, Archie in May 2019, and had their second child Lilibet in June 2021, and are “loving life as a family of four.”
In 2020, they decided to leave royal life behind and moved to the US, where they starred in a Netflix docuseries, launched a new website and released a book.
The smitten prince said she was ‘heart attack beautiful’ when he saw Meghan on their first date
In recent news, Meghan has been looking for a British PR guru with the hopes of relaunching herself there.
The Duchess of Sussex is seeking professional help to gain more positive publicity in Britain for herself and for Archewell, the foundation she runs with Prince Harry in California.
A star hire will also help her amid persistent rumors that her lifestyle blog The Tig could return, especially after her friend Gwyneth Paltrow’s GOOP brand burst through its $250 million valuation over Christmas.
The search for a British PR manager is yet another sign that 2024 is the year the Sussexes will start again, and while they are happy in California, it seems they want to do more in Harry’s homeland.
But a senior PR manager from London told MailOnline today: ‘Many will reject it. Representing the couple in Britain is a tempting thought, but they do not have a reputation for listening to advice. What would be the point?’
It came as Prince Harry was due to return to Britain 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 2027 event in Birmingham.
An insider 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 following her abdominal surgery.
The Duchess of Sussex is seeking professional help to gain more positive publicity in Britain for herself and for Archewell, the foundation she runs in California with Prince Harry
Described as a “visionary female leader,” Meghan is expected to discuss “breaking barriers” and “challenging stereotypes” as she discusses the use of social media at the SXSW festival on Friday
Meghan has been described as a “visionary female leader” and is expected to “break barriers” and “challenge stereotypes” as she discusses 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, held from March 8 to 16.
Meghan will headline Friday’s keynote event, which is also International Women’s Day.
According to organizers, the session is presented by Harry and Meghan’s Archewell Foundation and The 19th, a U.S. nonprofit newsroom that reports on gender, politics and policy.
Announcing a 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.
In addition to the fellow participants, Meghan will also speak about the importance of representation in media and entertainment.
In a statement, organizers said: “Women’s representation in media and entertainment has come a long way, but there is still much to do, especially for women and mothers of color.”
“On International Women’s Day, we’ll hear from visionary female leaders at the forefront of news, media, entertainment and philanthropy who are breaking barriers, challenging stereotypes and building a healthier society, both on and off our screens.”