Meghan Markle’svisit to New York in Septemberto watch good friend Serena Williams play at the US Open final was a solo trip.
Despite new reports that the royal mom brought her then 4-month-old sonArchieon her quick weekend trip to N.Y.C. in early September, palace sources tell PEOPLE that Meghan andPrince Harry’s son Archie did not travel to the U.S.
William recently opened up about her friendship with Meghan, tellingAccess Hollywood: “She flew all the way with a newborn to see me play in New York and flew all the way back that night, and I probably couldn’t have done that. That kind of goes to show you what an amazing person she is.”
Upon her arrival on Sept. 6,Meghan was spotted at a yoga class in the West Villageneighborhood in N.Y.C. The Duchess of Sussex joined a surprisingly full yoga class of up to 60 people that evening.
“There were lots of sweet, knowing smiles” among some of the respectful patrons, a source told PEOPLE.
Meghan boarded a commercial flight from London to N.Y.C. so she could cheer on her close friend Williams at the final against Bianca Andreescu. Williams ended up losing the match against Andreescu, but Meghan showed her support from the stands during the entire set.
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“I call her, text her anytime, crying, upset—she’s always there. Doesn’t matter what she’s going through, she just sets time away, and she’s just so amazing,” Williams said.
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Meghan’s closest friends echoed Williams’ sentiments earlier this year when theyopened up about what she’s like as a friend.
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“Whenever something good is happening in my life, she celebrates with me first, and when there’s a hardship, she’s there with Kleenex and a shoulder and a glass of wine and the best chat and a book that will help pull me out of wherever I am,” a close confidante told PEOPLE.
Added a friend and former colleague: “She will stop whatever she’s doing and laugh with you and cry with you.”
source: people.com
