Meghan Markle’s BFF offers rare glimpse into Duchess’ new life with Prince Harry in UK

Kelly McKee Zajfen visited Meghan Markle following her UK return and shared photos featuring the Duchess, Prince Harry and her young son Jack
Meghan Markle was seen holding Kelly McKee Zajfen’s son Jack during her friend’s UK visit (@_heartmom_/Instagram)
Meghan Markle was seen holding Kelly McKee Zajfen’s son Jack during her friend’s UK visit (@_heartmom_/Instagram)

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Meghan Markle's best friend Kelly McKee Zajfen visited her pal in the UK after the Duchess of Sussex moved back with her husband Prince Harry and their two children in August.

Zajfen, who became the first of Meghan’s California friends to visit her in the UK, also posted a number of photos and a video on her Instagram page from her recent trip, offering a rare glimpse into the family life of the Sussexes with Prince Archie, 7, and Princess Lilibet, 5.

Meghan Markle’s BFF shares glimpse of her UK life with Prince Harry

The Alliance of Moms cofounder shared the post on Wednesday, September 23, showing Meghan holding Zajfen’s infant son, Jack. Another photo showed Harry playing with the little one on the floor. Other snaps showed a cozy pub outing, Lilibet playing with Jack, and a backyard mahjong game.

“Having the best time,” Zajfen wrote in her caption as she noted, “There’s something so special about getting a taste of this magical place with my bestie, and having my sweet Jack along for the adventure.”

WASHINGTON, DC - OCTOBER 14: Duchess of Sussex and Founder of As Ever Meghan Markel attends Fortune Most Powerful Women Summit 2025 at Salamander Hotel on October 14, 2025 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Leigh Vogel/Getty Images for Fortune Media)
Meghan Markle attended the Fortune Most Powerful Women Summit in Washington, DC, in October 2025 (Leigh Vogel/Getty Images for Fortune Media)

Kelly McKee Zajfen shares sweet message about Meghan Markle

Continuing further, she stated, “I’ve loved seeing this sweet chapter through her eyes and daily adventures! Especially getting to experience so many little firsts with Jack by my side. Family time is just what the heart ordered. With a side of mashed peas and fish n chips! All of it has filled my heart.”

At the end, Zajfen expressed her gratitude and added, “To everyone we’ve met or bumped into, thank you for being so loving to my friend It’s been beautiful to witness.”

Prince Harry wants Archie and Lilibet to understand his UK roots

VICTORIA, BRITISH COLUMBIA - AUGUST 07: Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex (L) and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex attend the David Foster Foundation 40th Anniversary Celebration on August 07, 2026 in Victoria, British Columbia. (Photo by Vito Amati/The David Foster Foundation via Getty Images)
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry attended the David Foster Foundation’s 40th Anniversary Celebration in Victoria (Vito Amati/The David Foster Foundation via Getty Images)

Meanwhile, Meghan and Harry reportedly decided to move back to London after spending six years in the US because of their children.

PEOPLE citing an insider shared that Harry had been “thinking about for a while” about his move back to the UK. Another tipster added that the 42-year-old wants his children “to understand the world he grew up in and where their family comes from.”

About Meghan, a source stated that she “feels very fortunate that they’re able to give Archie and Lilibet the opportunity to experience both worlds.”

Prince Harry warns about technology’s dangers for children

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 23: Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, attends the 2026 Clinton Global Initiative Annual Meeting at the New York Hilton Midtown on September 23, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by John Nacion/Getty Images)
Prince Harry attended the 2026 Clinton Global Initiative Annual Meeting in New York City (John Nacion/Getty Images)

Amid this change, Harry returned to the US for Bill and Hillary Clinton’s Clinton Global Initiative annual meeting in New York City on Wednesday.

At the event, the father of two talked about the dangers of technology for children.

“Thousands of parents grieving their children. Millions of families are living with the consequences of a digital revolution that moved faster than our willingness to protect them. … Technology and the humans in charge of it are going to promise us the world. They must be accountable for the world they actually deliver,” Harry added.

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