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Tuesday, 29 September 2026dailybeirut.com
Lifestyle
Duchess of Sussex reportedly enlisted Ellen DeGeneres to locate a high-security hotel in the UK following privacy breaches and safety concerns.
Privacy anxieties have driven the Duchess of Sussex to seek assistance from longtime friend Ellen DeGeneres in identifying a secure retreat within the United Kingdom, according to New Idea. The publication reports that Meghan Markle is actively searching for discreet accommodation options as she navigates heightened security challenges following her relocation with Prince Harry and their children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet.
The family’s move to the UK has coincided with an increase in security worries, per the report. An insider stated that recent incidents have left Meghan increasingly concerned about her family’s privacy. “Meghan’s not happy. She’s worried for their safety,” the source claimed regarding the current atmosphere surrounding the Sussex household.
Distress reportedly intensified after Meghan’s personal phone number circulated online. The source alleged that the Duchess fears it is only a matter of time before the family’s residential address becomes public knowledge. To mitigate these risks, Meghan allegedly wrote to parents at Archie and Lilibet’s new school and neighboring institutions. The message requested that families photograph only their own children to help protect the Sussex family’s privacy.
Described as being on “high alert,” Meghan may already have emergency “grab-and-go” bags prepared, the insider added. She has been searching for a secure and discreet hotel where she and her children could stay if necessary. This search led her to consult DeGeneres and DeGeneres’ wife, Portia de Rossi.
Meghan reached out to the couple specifically because of their extensive knowledge of private, high-security properties. “Ellen knows all the A-list boltholes in the area,” the source claimed, noting that Meghan trusts both DeGeneres and de Rossi. Neither Meghan Markle, Prince Harry, Ellen DeGeneres, nor Portia de Rossi has publicly addressed the claims.
