Meghan and Harry's first public appearance

Meghan and Harry made their first official public appearance together in Nottingham on a cold December day nearly nine years ago.

“The newest member of the Royal Family took everything in her stride.”

Public reaction to their return

The Sussexes visited a Nottingham charity on their first official outing since returning to the UK, but public support has dwindled from thousands to dozens.

Crowd composition

About 200 people gathered outside the Community Recording Studio, but 70 percent were media and one was the author of this piece.

Meghan's appearance

Meghan wore £85 M&S blazer and £20,000 outfit with Jennifer Chamandi shoes, The Fold pencil skirt, Joseph jumper, and Oura diamond-encrusted fitness tracker.

Harry's interaction with children

Harry spoke to children about missing classes, teachers, and social media, telling them to get outside and not take photos.

“No photos, get off social media, get outside.”

Charity work focus

The Sussexes visited charities focused on poverty, food insecurity, racism, and social exclusion, but their public presence was minimal.

Public sentiment shift

Public support for the Sussexes dropped from thousands of people in 2017 to just dozens today, reflecting a significant decline in their popularity.

Media interaction

A media member asked Harry if he felt safe, but he ignored the question, showing a lack of engagement with the public.

“Do you feel safe today, Harry?”

Charity visit details

The Sussexes visited the Himmah Hub, a Nottingham charity tackling poverty, food insecurity, racism, and social exclusion.

“Yeeees”

Public reaction to Meghan

A few women in the crowd ululated when seeing Meghan, but one woman shouted, 'We love you Meghan!'

“We love you Meghan!”

Meghan's response

Meghan responded with a brief 'Yeeees' when asked about her time at the charity, showing minimal engagement.

“Yeeees”

Royal presence

The Sussexes were accompanied by two Range Rovers, beefy bodyguards, and police for crowd control, but their public interaction was limited.

Public confusion

The Sussexes struggled to decide whether they were public figures or private individuals, leaving the author and the public equally confused.

The cringe moment

The Sussexes passed within inches of the author, keeping their attention focused on children rather than the author.

The day's conclusion

The Sussexes left the day with minimal public engagement, highlighting their struggle to reconnect with the public after nearly nine years.