When Meghan Markle Visited Chicago for Her UK Visa Application
Listen up, folks. It seems like the city of Chicago got a royal visit recently. According to reports, Meghan Markle, the soon-to-be royal and fiancée to Prince Harry, made a quick stop in the Windy City. The reason? To finalize her UK visa application, a crucial step before her big move across the pond. Meghan reportedly arrived at the VFS Global UK Visa Application Centre on Thursday, April 12. She spent just 10 minutes inside, keeping a low profile with dark sunglasses and a Chicago White Sox baseball cap to avoid drawing attention.
TMZ reported that Meghan was accompanied by a team of four bodyguards and was incredibly friendly with the staff at the office. The government building had been cleared of all but a few employees to ensure privacy. Sources revealed that the former star of "Suits" paid around $1,500 to expedite her visa application, meaning she should have her travel visa back in just a few days. That's some serious VIP treatment, right?
Check out Meghan in 2017. She's been through a lot since then!
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What's Next for Meghan Markle?
Here's the scoop: Meghan is believed to have applied for a family visa as the partner or spouse of a current UK resident (you guessed it, Harry). The application process requires her to document all previous marriages, including her short-lived marriage to Hollywood producer Trevor Engelson from 2011 to 2013. She also needs to explain her plans to marry a British citizen within six months of arriving in the UK. Thankfully, Harry and Meghan's royal wedding is just around the corner, set for Saturday, May 19. Mark your calendars!
Once Meghan's visa expires, she'll need to apply for UK citizenship, a process Kensington Palace has confirmed she plans to pursue. While she was able to expedite her visa application, her citizenship paperwork could take up to three years to process. According to the Chicago Tribune, Meghan will be staying in Chicago until the evening of Sunday, April 15. We hope she gets to enjoy some of Chicago's famous deep-dish pizza while she's there!
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