Overview

• Prince Harry and Meghan Markle attended James Taylor's concert at the Santa Barbara Bowl on May 13, 2025, marking their second high-profile musical outing in a week.
• The couple enjoyed a backstage visit with James Taylor, who signed copies of his children's book 'Sweet Baby James' for their family.
• Meghan shared photos from the event on Instagram, captioning them, 'In my concert era ❤️🎶 Thanks James!' as part of their ongoing public engagement through curated social media posts.
• The outing followed their appearance at Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter tour in Los Angeles on May 9, where they were seen enjoying the concert and sharing personalized moments, including cowboy hats inscribed with their children's names.
• Since stepping back from royal duties in 2020, the Sussexes have embraced a California lifestyle, blending cultural engagements with family-focused gestures and strategic public image-building.