This coincided with her husband, Prince Harry, making a solo trip to the United Kingdom to pay his respects to the queen on the anniversary of her passing before traveling to Germany. The images of Meghan driving near their $14.6 million Montecito home, located just a few miles from their reported $18 million Malibu property, have raised questions among royal fans.
Notably, some wondered why the front license plate was missing, which is required by California law for vehicles registered in the state. Non-compliance with this law can result in fines of up to $196.
This isn't the first time Meghan has faced license plate issues, and some residents claimed that during the outing, Meghan appeared fatigued and even fell asleep in the car, causing it to remain stationary for about 10 minutes. Her posture, appearing to deliberately avoid being seen, added to the intrigue, leading some to suggest that this may have been a staged photo opportunity.
Meghan's previous public appearance behind the wheel was over three years ago when she drove to Victoria International Airport in Canada in January 2020 to pick up a friend. Since then, she has mostly been seen traveling with private chauffeurs and personal drivers.
Notably, Meghan was initially expected to attend the well-child Awards alongside Prince Harry, but her name was mysteriously removed from the event's website earlier in the week. This led to speculation about her absence from the event, where she was originally scheduled to host a segment featuring Invictus Games competitors during the closing ceremony.
