Being the most famous couple in the world has to have your fair share. I mean, it must be hard to travel somewhere unannounced without being noticed by at least one person, right? Incorrect. It turns out the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have mastered the art of flying under the radar. Have you seen the photos from Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s trip to Amsterdam? No, of course you don't. It's the newlyweds' secret getaway that no one knew about until now, as they are masters at being unobtrusive when it suits them.
While Prince William and Kate Middleton took Prince George and Princess Charlotte to close friend Sophie Carter's wedding, Harry and Markle traveled to the Dutch capital to celebrate the opening of their new Soho House in the city centre.
If the name Soho House isn't familiar to you, there's a reason for that. Now a chain of over 20 private clubs in places like London, Malibu, Barcelona and Hollywood, you have to be a pretty big shot to enjoy the luxuries they offer - or at least know two of the club's members. You see, the only way to gain membership is to have two existing members nominate you. Even then, you have to pay a pretty hefty membership fee to get into the private club.
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According to a guest who spoke to Variety , Markle and Harry arrived in Amsterdam on Saturday night "very low-key, they didn't make a fuss there." According to People , the plan was to take a guided tour of the city ’s red light district, but the Duke and Duchess chose to attend.
Instead, they decided to stay in the club, where they reportedly mingled with the likes of Eddie Redmayne, Jenna Coleman and Simon Pegg, as "Atlantic Soul" performed as they were newlyweds The night featured cover band songs. ”, according to Vanity Fair .
Not jealous at all, not at all.
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Soho House is a very important place to Markle and Harry. According to Vogue, the couple had their first blind date in 2016 at a venue at the club, which was founded by Soho House members club director Markus Anderson. Markle reportedly held her bridal shower at a Soho farmhouse in the Cotswolds, Elle reported.
Since then, the pair have frequented various Soho House stores, including a Halloween date at the Toronto store in 2016, the Evening Standard reported. According to Vanity Fair , the aforementioned farmhouse is apparently their most frequent haunt, as it's close to the Gloucestershire cottage they rent.
Harry and Markle returned to the UK on Monday to attend an awards ceremony at Loughborough University for Coach Core, "a program that trains young people to become coaches," People reported. After the royal couple took a train back to London — yes, I'm not kidding — Markle caused an uproar on the internet on Tuesday after closing the car door alone at her first solo event. I know .
Next up for the couple is their first royal tour as husband and wife, which kicks off in Sydney on October 27. As well as Australia, they will visit New Zealand, Fiji and the Kingdom of Tonga.
Yes, not jealous at all.
