Meghan Markle's pals are a 'lifeline' amid Harry's 'concerns about stress'

25 August 2023 , 08:16

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Meghan has been leaning on her LA pals in Harry's absence

Meghan Markle has reportedly been having a rough go of it these past few months, and her close friends have been a "lifeline" amid reported concerns from her husband Prince Harry about her stress levels.

Meghan's struggles were made somewhat public when she was seen sporting a stress patch. She was pictured wearing what looked like a wellness disc that is loved by Hollywood stars.

The drug-free treatment – which costs $1,258 (£1,000) a year – boosts gaba neurotransmitters, reduces stress hormones and improves sleep, according to its US makers NuCalm. A source said: “They are becoming very popular in the US. Wearers say they can help people battle a range of ailments, including stress, insomnia and pain.”

Meghan has been spending more time with friends (highbrowhippie/Instagram)

Meghan was seen at a Taylor Swift concert (AFP/Getty Images)

Now a source has revealed that the Duchess is "really struggling with the sheer scale of stress and the weight of responsibility that's on her shoulders," which has caused growing concerns for Harry, who recently took to Asia without his wife. However, insiders have reassured readers that Meghan has been "bonding with her LA pals" in Harry's absence, as she was seen attending a Taylor Swift concert and hanging out with neighbour Portia De Rossi the wife of Ellen DeGeneres.

"Meghan's pals have been a lifeline during this time. She has other coping tools like meditation and yoga, plus she exercises most days, but she's also started to lean on her friends a lot more," the source told Closer. "She's feeling quite needy because there's so much uncertainty at the moment."

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Meghan and Harry have faced divorce speculation (AP)

It comes after The Duchess of Sussex reportedly felt very anxious ahead of her husband's solo trip to Singapore for a polo trip , which fell just as rumours about troubles in their relationship were swirling. Since speculation of a divorce, Meghan has reportedly gone out of her way to ensure the couple does everything in their power to maintain their relationship in the public eye.

A source told Woman's Day magazine: "Meghan's stress levels are off the charts right now and she's doing what she can to cope. The headlines about them breaking up aren't just upsetting on a personal level - they're terrible for their brand. When they first moved to America, they had so much goodwill, but that's not the case any more."

Lauren Gordon