Meghan Markle
Meghan Markle will go the United States before the summer ends. Pictured: Markle attends day twelve of the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 14, 2018 in London, England. Getty Images/Clive Mason

Meghan Markle will travel to the United States this summer, but she will not be joined by Prince Harry.

The Duchess of Sussex’s upcoming trip is different from the previously announced official engagement of Markle and Prince Harry in her hometown. The royal couple will head to the United States next year.

But before this, Markle will go back to the country for an unofficial visit. While there, the former actress will reunite with her family and friends who are also in the United States.

“Meghan is planning a personal, unofficial trip this summer to see family and friends. She’ll go to New York, then LA,” a source told US Weekly.

Markle’s mom, Doria Ragland, is also in the United States. The two women, who share a very close relationship with each other, will most likely spend time together.

Last week, it was reported that Markle and Prince Harry will go to the United States as part of their roles as members of the royal family.

“They are so excited to head to the U.S. Meghan is looking forward to introducing Harry to everything she loves about the U.S. They are thinking New York, Washington, D.C., and California. They’re working to finalize locations and venues. Meghan and Harry wan to solidify ties between the U.K. and the U.S. They want to highlight and foster these relationships,” a source told the same publication last week.

The same source said that it is possible that Markle and Prince Harry will meet Barack Obama and Michelle Obama during their tour next year. Prince Harry shares a close friendship with the former president of the United States.

During their trip, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex will also visit Canada.

“The Canadian Foreign Office has heard about the tour and would love to have them stop there. This may very well become a North American tour,” the source said.