After facing public scrutiny, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are planning a private break in the Bahamas to reconnect, leaving their children behind.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are reportedly planning a luxurious holiday to the Bahamas, leaving behind their two children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet. The couple, who have recently been under fire for their relief efforts following the California wildfires and the explosive Vanity Fair article, have decided to take a break from the public eye.

An insider close to the Duke and Duchess of Sussex revealed to Heat Magazine that the couple will be staying at a private home owned by filmmaker Tyler Perry. The secluded getaway, situated in the stunning Bahamas, is intended to provide the pair with an opportunity to reconnect and focus on their relationship without the pressures of their royal duties and public scrutiny.

“Meghan and Harry have been under intense pressure both personally and professionally, which has understandably taken its toll on their marriage,” the source revealed. The couple, whose relationship has been heavily scrutinised in recent months, has faced ongoing family drama and challenges in their Hollywood careers. The source went on to explain that, with constant public speculation about their relationship, the couple felt it was necessary to take a step back.

The Sussexes’ children, Archie and Lilibet, will not be joining their parents on this trip. Instead, the children will remain at home with Meghan’s mother, Doria Ragland, and their nannies, who will look after them during their parents’ absence. This decision reflects the couple’s desire for privacy and quality time together as they deal with the mounting pressures of their high-profile lives.

Tyler Perry, who has been a close friend of the couple, is said to have encouraged them to take this time to “repair” and reconnect. He reportedly told Meghan that the couple needed to get away from everything — including their children — in order to prioritise their relationship. Meghan, agreeing with Perry’s advice, decided that this break would be essential for their emotional wellbeing.

Scheduled for next month, the holiday comes at a time when the couple’s personal and professional lives have been in the spotlight. Despite the mounting controversy, the Sussexes are hopeful that this time away will provide the necessary space for healing. Their hope is to return refreshed and more united as they continue to navigate the challenges of their public lives.