The Unofficial Royal Treat: Harry and Meghan's Sweet Halloween Escape

Ah, Halloween! That one magical night a year when, for just a few hours, the world becomes a playground of make-believe. Children, little ghosts and goblins, witches and superheroes, spill out onto the streets, baskets at the ready, eyes gleaming with the promise of sugary loot. And for once, it seems, even royalty — or, well, former royalty — can blend right in.

So it was, apparently, in the leafy, sun-dappled streets of Montecito, California, where Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, truly embraced the spirit of the season. They were out there, with their own little ones, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, taking part in the quintessential American tradition of trick-or-treating. A super low-key affair, one insider shared, and you could say that’s exactly what they’re always aiming for, isn’t it?

Imagine it: Archie, little fellow, a tiny skeleton. And Lilibet? A perfectly charming witch, broomstick perhaps optional, but the magic, undoubtedly, present. Meghan, ever stylish, opted for a discreet beige trench coat, a black beanie pulled low, those tell-tale black sunglasses shielding her eyes from, well, from prying eyes perhaps, but mostly just enjoying the moment. She held Lilibet’s tiny hand, a mother’s protective, guiding grip.

And Harry, a dad in a black polo shirt, walking alongside, holding Archie’s hand — a picture of normalcy, honestly. They weren’t alone, of course. Meghan’s ever-present, ever-supportive mother, Doria Ragland, was there, a comforting presence. And, naturally, a security guard, because even when you’re trying to be just another family on the block, some realities just… persist.

This isn’t their first rodeo, mind you. Back in 2021, another Montecito Halloween saw Archie as a charming dinosaur and Lilibet, even then a mere babe, as a ‘little skunk.’ It just goes to show, doesn’t it, that for all the grand titles and the global spotlight, what they truly seem to crave — and fiercely protect — is this, these precious, ordinary moments. A chance for their children to experience childhood, plain and simple, far removed from the royal goldfish bowl. And in truth, who could blame them?

It’s a powerful statement, really, this quiet pursuit of a private life. They’re carving out their own path, creating a world where their kids can just be kids, where Halloween is about candy and costumes, not about royal protocols or public scrutiny. And honestly, it’s quite refreshing to see.