Meghan Markle Would Be ‘Happy Never Setting Foot’ In The UK

Meghan Markle is quietly building a business empire in California, though she allegedly “regrets” some statements she made after leaving royal life.

However, she and Harry are now focused on their future, with the former actress developing her own lifestyle brand, American Riviera Orchard.

Amid rumors of a reconciliation with the royal family, experts have shared doubts that Meghan Markle will return to the U.K., as the couple is now settled and thriving in Montecito.

Christopher Andersen, author of “The King,” told Fox News Digital that Meghan “would be perfectly happy never setting foot in the U.K. again.”

“Harry and Meghan have a fairly idyllic life in California, regardless of what their critics like to imagine,” Andersen explained. “Meghan probably came to terms with their situation… with the royal family much earlier than Harry has – if indeed he has.

“Meghan is more of a realist and realized early on that the monarchy and those who control it are intractable. That goes for the king and the rest of the royal family,” Andersen added.

During Andersen’s chat with the news outlet, he noted that the royal family is “famous for holding grudges.”

“Once someone is cast out it’s awfully hard to convince them otherwise,” he said. “Meghan understands that. Of course, Harry wants to make amends with his father and brother, especially now that the king and the Princess of Wales are both battling cancer… Even if Harry did manage to work his way back into the royals’ good graces, it’s hard to imagine that Meghan would just happily tag along.”

Andersen also pointed out that the couple is now firmly rooted in Montecito, and Prince Harry, in particular, is not being “eaten up by regrets.”

According to Kinsey Schofield, host of the “To Di For Daily” podcast, Meghan harbors a few regrets about her departure from the royal family.

During a chat with Fox News Digital, Schofield stated: “Meghan does regret certain statements that she made. They weren’t received in the way that she had expected, and several of her comments have backfired.”

Schofield also claimed that both Meghan and “Prince Harry deeply regret the royal racist controversy.”

She added: “Meghan wanted the takeaway from their Oprah interview [in 2021] to be about her mental health. And I think Meghan regretted sitting down with The Cut [in 2022] because she provided endless commentary for her critics.”

According to Schofield, as Meghan considers expanding her brand beyond her ties to the royal family, she has kept her inner circle small.

“I would describe Meghan’s personal life in California as isolated but structured,” Schofield explained. “The qualifications to be her friend are no secret… she typically gravitates towards people that can offer her something, contribute to her personal goals. She also requires trust and privacy. Her friend’s group is small. She is friendly with Montecito locals, as you never know someone’s connection or status. Everyone in Montecito has accomplished something significant to be in a position to call it home.”

Schofield also noted that while sightings of the couple are “rare,” the Sussexes are “often seen with friends dining at an upscale steakhouse named Lucky’s. They also enjoy an Italian restaurant called Tre Lune in Montecito.”

Schofield also expressed doubt that Meghan would return to the U.K. anytime soon.

“Harry and Meghan returning to the U.K. without meeting with the royals or acknowledging them just reminds the world of their estrangement,” she noted. “It attracts hostile headlines. I think there is a desire to win back that audience [in the U.K.], but Harry recently said himself that he doesn’t feel safe enough bringing his wife back to his home country.”

“If American Riviera Orchard becomes a well-oiled machine and keeps Meghan busy, she will find joy in that work,” Schofield told Fox News.

She added, “Meghan will use her lifestyle brand, Netflix show, and Lemonada podcast to try to create a community to drown out her critics. But Meghan must show more commitment and discipline than we’ve seen from her… if she wants that to work.”