Meghan Markle, 43, recently attended an LA Children’s Hospital gala in Los Angeles, California, turning heads in a red Carolina Herrera gown. The dress is a repeat from an earlier event in New York, where she wore it to a veterans’ gala with Prince Harry in 2021. Demi Lovato and Kaley Cuoco were among the other attendees with whom Meghan interacted during the event, and she also took the opportunity to engage with her younger fans.
Markle’s solo appearance has given rise to speculation about her relationship with Prince Harry, as the couple seems to have spent more time apart recently. Observers noted that the pair, previously seen as inseparable, hadn’t made a public appearance together recently. Royal photographer Arthur Edwards commented on The Sun’s Royal Exclusive Live, “I don’t think Meghan can come here much. I don’t think people think too much of her.”
Adding to the conjecture, Prince Harry celebrated his 40th birthday without Meghan. He chose to spend the day with friends on a hiking trip, and his birthday message did not include his wife. Despite sources close to the couple stating that Meghan arranged the outing, some believe this could hint at tension in their relationship.
Meghan also pulled out of a charity event in Santa Barbara, California, at the last minute, where Prince Harry appeared solo. Internal sources suggest that she was not feeling well, but her absence has added to the buzz about a potential rift. Harry has also been seen dining alone at a local café and touring a haunted maze on “The Tonight Show” without Meghan.
Royal correspondent Jennie Bond noted that Meghan’s popularity appears to be dwindling, and suggested that the couple seems to be taking separate paths. According to Bond, Harry has been taking multiple solo trips, while Meghan has been focusing on her individual projects.
However, insiders close to the couple have refuted claims of a significant rift, arguing that it’s normal for couples to pursue separate activities. A source close to the couple asserted that they still have a strong bond and are actively working on their initiatives, such as the recently launched Parents Network to support families who have lost children to online harm.
Meghan has been focusing on her lifestyle brand, American Riviera Orchard, despite facing several challenges, including securing a CEO and legal issues concerning the company’s name. In the meantime, Prince Harry has been active with his own pursuits, recently visiting the UK for the WellChild Awards and traveling alone to Africa for his charity, Sentebale. During his time in the UK, he didn’t meet with his father or brother but seemed content and full of energy.