Meghan Markle shares her shock as unexpected guests crash near her £12million Montecito mansion
The Duchess of Sussex, 43, uploaded a video after witnessing some ducks emerging from the woodland while she was out in Montecito on Easter Sunday.
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The adorable clip showed a duck with seven sweet ducklings following behind.
Meghan added the caption 'an Easter weekend surprise', and said 'Wishing you a Happy Easter full of love… and surprises!'
Looking stylish in a sleeveless white midi dress and waist belt, mum-of-two Meghan covered her mouth in surprise.
Typically the royal family celebrate Easter by attending a Sunday service at St George's Chapel.
While this year's event was celebrated by King Charles and Prince Andrew, the Prince and Princess of Wales skipped it this year to spend the weekend in Norfolk with their kids.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex stepped down as senior working royals in 2020 and now live in a £12million home in California with their two kids.
King Charles has reportedly only met Princess Lilibet once, during Queen Elizabeth II 's Platinum Jubilee in 2022, and has seen Archie just a handful of times.
The last time Meghan visited the UK was the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II in September 2022.
During the trip, Meghan did a walkabout with Prince William, Prince Harry and Princess Kate outside Windsor Castle.
The Duke of Sussex, 40, was in London last week for his legal appeal to keep his 24-hour security which was removed after Megxit.
'I wouldn't have it any other way', Meghan Markle lifts lid on her 'normal' life as a mum-of-2 to Archie & Lilibet
This comes as Meghan has had a busy year so far, launching her As Ever products, which include £11 jam and £22 honey, and starting her new podcast, Confessions of a Female Founder.
After her first product launch was a sell out success, Meghan was pictured prepping for her second batch.
Meghan posed for a selfie with New York-based fashion cameraman Jake Rosenberg as they shot content for the brand.
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Jack gushed: 'Always a beautiful day shooting with @Meghan @AsEverOfficial'.
Last year, Meghan flew the professional photographer from New York to take glamorous shots of Archie and Lilibet.
According to the Mail, the pro snapper 'took a series of pictures of Meghan on her own, cooking, and her with the children.'
Meghan Markle's ventures after stepping down as a working royal
THE Duchess of Sussex has kept busy since stepping down as a senior working royal in 2020 and relocating to California. Here are some of her business ventures...
Archewell Foundation – A nonprofit supporting charitable initiatives.
Netflix Deal – Producing content like Harry & Meghan and With Love, Meghan.
Archetypes Podcast – Former Spotify show on female stereotypes.
Clevr Blends – Investment in a women-owned wellness latte brand.
Cesta Collective – Minority stake in a handbag brand supporting Rwandan artisans.
As Ever – Previously known as American Riviera Orchard lifestyle brand selling jam.
ShopMy Page – Online store featuring her curated fashion and beauty items.
New Podcast – Confessions of a Female Founder focusing on entrepreneurship.
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