Meghan Markle, aged 43, recently attended a gala at the LA Children’s Hospital in Los Angeles, California, without her husband Prince Harry, sparking further speculation about their relationship. The former actress chose a red Carolina Herrera dress for the event, a piece she previously donned for a veterans’ gala in New York in 2021 with Harry. At the gala, Markle interacted with other guests, including celebrities Demi Lovato and Kaley Cuoco, and took a moment to engage with young fans present at the scene.
Markle’s solo attendance comes amidst rumors of her spending increasing time away from Prince Harry. Observers of royal affairs have pointed out that the once inseparable couple has not been seen together in public for the past three weeks. On The Sun’s Royal Exclusive Live, royal photographer Arthur Edwards stated, “I don’t think Meghan can come here much. I don’t think people think too much of her.”
Adding to the speculation, Prince Harry celebrated his 40th birthday without Markle. To mark the occasion, the Duke embarked on a hiking trip with friends and notably did not include his wife in his birthday message. Despite claims from sources close to the couple that Markle arranged the outing, observers suggest this could point to potential tension in their relationship.
Markle also reportedly withdrew from a charity event in Santa Barbara, California at the last minute, where Prince Harry appeared solo. Insiders attribute her absence to illness, but the last-minute cancellation further fueled rumors of a growing distance between the couple. Furthermore, Prince Harry has been seen dining alone at a local café and appeared on “The Tonight Show” without Markle.
Experienced royal correspondent Jennie Bond discussed the couple’s recent activities, noting a perceived lack of popularity for Markle. Bond noted that the couple seems to be following somewhat separate paths, with Prince Harry making several solo trips and Markle focusing on her individual projects.
However, sources close to the couple have rejected claims of a significant rift, arguing that it is common for couples to engage in activities separately. A friend of the couple maintained that they continue to have a strong relationship and are actively involved in their initiatives, such as the newly launched Parents Network, which aims to aid families who have lost children to online harm.
Both Markle and Prince Harry are involved in individual professional pursuits. Markle is working on her lifestyle brand, American Riviera Orchard, though the project has faced some hurdles. Reports indicate she has had difficulty securing a CEO for the brand and has faced legal issues over the company’s name.
Prince Harry, on the other hand, recently made a solo trip to the UK to participate in the WellChild Awards and then traveled to Africa alone for his charity, Sentebale. During his stay in the UK, he did not visit his father or brother, but appeared lively and content. An onlooker noted that Prince Harry appeared to be his old self, full of energy and seemingly happy on his own.
