Meghan Markle admits ‘one thing’ she misses the most about living in UK

If this isn’t a full circle moment for Meghan Markles… Err, Meghan, Duchess of Sussex!

In a surprising revelation that came with With Love, Meghan, season 2, the Duchess of Sussex opened up about how she still misses the UK, even though she relocated to California over five years ago.

What happened?

Meghan Markle has always been open about how life changed after stepping away from royal duties. In season two of her Netflix show With Love, Meghan, she surprised many fans by admitting one of the things she misses the most about the UK, and it’s not what you’d expect.

In the second season of the lifestyle show, Meghan let fans in on a sentimental confession: what she misses most about her time in the UK isn’t a palace, tradition, or public event.

It’s listening to Magic FM, her favorite British radio station, known for sweet nostalgic hits and easy sing-alongs.

During a warm kitchen chat with Queer Eye’s Tan France, Meghan revealed the one thing she really misses about the UK: Magic FM, an easy-listening radio station beloved by Brits that plays nostalgic pop and soft songs.

France teased her, calling it a "grandma station," but Meghan embraced it with charm: "I’ll be that grandma." Still, she finds that same nostalgic joy in her Car radio back in California with a station called Mom Jeans, full of throwback sing-alongs she and her daughter Lili both love.

It’s a touching moment of everyday emotion, this longing for something as simple as the perfect radio soundtrack. It also marks a quiet milestone: Meghan and Prince Harry left the UK permanently in 2020, after announcing their decision to step back from senior royal roles and build a new life in California.

Why and when did Meghan leave the UK?

The turning point came in January 2020, when Meghan and Prince Harry shocked the world by announcing they would “step back as ‘senior’ members” of the British royal family, a moment that later became popular as Megxit.

The reasons? A mix of media pressure, limited support within the royal system, and a desire for autonomy and a safer environment for their growing family. Although the fallout echoed across the media, for the couple, it was about reclaiming control and building a happier life.

Their goal? To become financially independent, split their time between the UK and North America, and step away from intense public and royal obligations. Not long after, in July 2020, they relocated to Montecito, California, making their new home base alongside their young family.

Since then, visits to the UK have been limited due to security concerns and emotional distance from royal life. In fact, Prince Harry has publicly said he “can’t see a world” where it’s safe enough to bring his family back to the UK under current circumstances. So, when Meghan says she misses Magic FM, she’s not just reminiscing; it’s a reminder of a quieter life and a distant place she still calls home.

Meghan’s confession about missing Magic FM might seem like a light, fleeting moment; however, it speaks to a deeper sense of home. She left the UK during Megxit in early 2020, choosing a quieter, independent life in California with her family. Although she’s built a new chapter filled with creativity and lifestyle projects, the soft pop of Magic FM still lingers in memory. And that, in its own way, is deeply telling.