Security scare: The real reason Duchess Meghan was rushed out of Fiji market
<p>Duchess Meghan has been rushed out of the busy Suva Municipal Market because of a “security risk”, while the couple are in Fiji for their Royal tour.</p>
<p>Apparently, the area was too crowded with the Duchess’ security detail suddenly cutting short her visit after only six minutes, according to <em><a rel="noopener" href="https://www.vanityfair.com/style/2018/10/meghan-markle-security-scare" target="_blank">Vanity Fair</a></em>. The Royal had been speaking with female vendors there.</p>
<p>A palace aide has revealed that the decision was made because the markets were “a lot busier than expected,” with hundreds gathered to see the Duchess – she and Prince Harry have been incredibly popular in Fiji during their stay and given the warmest of welcomes.</p>
<p>There had been speculation that the evacuation was due to Duchess Meghan’s pregnancy with royal reporter Emily Andrews describing the atmosphere in the market as “hot and humid,” which could have been affecting her.</p>
<p>But a royal insider has said that Duchess Meghan is doing well, but that the sheer scale of people forced the security detail’s hand. The 37-year-old was there to meet vendors involved in the UN Women’s project ‘Markets for Change’.</p>
<p>“The walk around the market was meant to be a 15-minute engagement and an extension of Meghan meeting some of the female vendors who have been involved in the U.N. Women’s project ‘Markets for Change,’ but the engagement was shortened because of crowd management,” said the royal insider. </p>
<p>“The duchess met the women she was meant to meet, but the walkabout was shortened because it was a lot busier than expected.”</p>
<p>According to <em><a rel="noopener" href="https://www.news.com.au/entertainment/celebrity-life/royals/prince-harrys-incredible-response-to-palace-aides-during-emotional-conversation/news-story/eb9a3953b7efba30651e199b81f35fa9" target="_blank">news.com.au</a></em>, the Duchess was seen whispering in a palace aide’s ear just prior to being whisked away. One witness said she looked “concerned” as she entered the market.</p>
<p>“When she got into the market she looked really disengaged, not her usual self at all,” they relayed to The Mirror.</p>
<p>“She stopped to speak to a pineapple seller on one of the stalls and had a very blank and disengaged look on her face, which is very unlike her.</p>
<p>“It was very hot and humid in there so perhaps it wasn’t the best environment for a pregnant woman.</p>
<p>“After speaking for about a minute she broke off and spoke to the same aide again before she was whisked out of the market very soon after.”</p>
<p>Duchess Meghan graciously waved apologetically to the throng that had gathered for a glimpse of her as she was ushered away.</p>
