In her initial public appearance since Prince Harry's swift trip to the UK to visit his father, King Charles, who is battling cancer, Meghan Markle exuded tranquility.
Images captured by the Daily Mail depict the Duchess of Sussex wearing a serene smile as she cruised in her Range Rover near her luxurious Montecito residence on Wednesday.
Sporting a baseball cap and oversized sunglasses, Meghan appeared at ease, even clutching a coffee mug during her drive.
Her appearance follows a period of intense health-related turmoil within the royal family, prompting her husband's urgent journey to be by his father's side.
Prince Harry embarked on an overnight flight to London after receiving personal notification from the King regarding his cancer diagnosis on Monday.
The father-son reunion, which took place at Clarence House on Tuesday, was reportedly emotionally charged. Following the 45-minute encounter, Charles retired to Sandringham for rest, while Prince Harry spent the night at a nearby hotel.
Insiders reveal that the reunion was marked by complexity and deep emotions, with the 75-year-old monarch purportedly shedding tears upon reconnecting with his once close son.
Exactly 24 hours later, Harry departed for the airport, returning to the US to reunite with his wife and children.