Controversial Duchess Meghan Markle once fell in love with Budapest

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle chose to relinquish their royal status and depart from the United Kingdom around four years ago. After leaving the UK, they have been residing in a luxurious American home with their children.  However, before meeting Harry, Meghan was a passionate traveller who once visited the Hungarian capital.

In 2013, Meghan Markle visited Budapest during the festive season when the city was decorated with Christmas decorations, creating a warm holiday ambience. The former Duchess, who shared glimpses of her experience on Instagram at the time, which were later deleted before her marriage to Harry, expressed her fondness for Hungary, according to Joy.hu.

Meghan cherished the winter atmosphere, the bustling Christmas market, and the aroma of mulled wine and admired landmarks like the synagogue on Dohány Street. She even said Andrássy Avenue is the Hungarian version of the Champs-Élysées, the most renowned and prestigious avenue in the heart of Paris. Here are some of her photos taken in Budapest:

 

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Meghan also enjoyed running along the banks of the Danube, relaxing on Margaret Island and exploring the iconic bridges that Budapest has to offer. She even tried Bikram yoga and managed to follow instructions despite the language barrier. Ever since those years, she has not returned to Hungary but her time in the capital undoubtedly left her with cherished memories.

With Meghan and Harry once again in the media spotlight, this could serve as an ideal opportunity for them to re-visit Budapest. Despite their fame in Hungary, the famous couple could seek peace and privacy in the Hungarian capital, away from the constant public attention.

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Why are Meghan and Harry in the media spotlight again?

Harry and Meghan provoked controversy once again within the British royal family by launching a joint website, even though the family was frustrated about this idea. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex debuted their website which is called Sussex.com according to the Daily Mail.  The use of this name has raised eyebrows among the royal family because it closely resembles “Sussex Royal”, a name which Queen Elizabeth II prohibited the couple from using a couple of years ago. This move has left the royal family displeased with a warning that the website may face termination if the couple fails to behave as the royal family expects them to do so.

To prevent Prince Harry and Meghan Markle from using their royal titles for commercial purposes after stepping away from royal duties, restrictions were placed on their use of the “Sussex” name. If there is any indication of commercial exploitation, the website associated with the name could be shut down. This decision has sparked controversy with some insiders criticising the move as distasteful.

Additionally, there is speculation about potential complaints from Buckingham Palace regarding the use of the “Sussex.com” name as they could be interpreted as production companies linked to Harry and Meghan’s contracts with Netflix and Spotify. However, some individuals defend Harry and Meghan’s right to use their family name arguing that it is a factual representation of their identity.

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• Summer schedule: Dozens of weekly flights between Budapest and adored European destination – HERE
• An introduction to Easter Traditions in Hungary: How do we celebrate It meaningfully – HERE

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