Prince Harry and Meghan Markle appear to be pursuing very different projects with a string of solo appearances setting tongues wagging – but one pal has cleared up the reason behind their separate appearances

Tongues have certainly been set wagging by Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s increasing solo appearances.

In recent weeks, Harry has been away from wife Meghan and their two children Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet after making a string of public appearances in New York, London, as well as Southern Africa. During his travels, Meghan was barely seen, however, she did attend a star-studded gala in aid of the Children’s Hospital Los Angeles at the weekend, wearing an eye-popping red gown as she posed for photographers.

And just last week she made another solo visit to a girls’ leadership organisation to mark International Day of the Girl – minus her engagement ring. It comes just two years after Meghan memorably remarked she and Harry were like “salt and pepper” as they always “move together”.

Harry and Meghan with their children Archie and Lilibet ( 
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A pal says parenting means more solo appearances are likely ( 
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With this seemingly not happening in recent weeks since their tour of Colombia in August, it has led many to wonder why this might be the case. And with Meghan’s absence in recent weeks from Harry’s appearances, a friend addressed her staying behind the scenes saying it far from signals a split. They told People magazine: “[It’s] as much a reflection on parenting priorities, in that one of them stays behind with the children.”

Meanwhile, another source reportedly close to the couple, also said the reason for the solo appearance is down to a shift in their ventures. They told People magazine: “It’s clear that a twin-track approach is evolving.” While another alleged friend added: “The Duke and Duchess have now hit their stride as individuals – not just as a couple. The Duke appears focused on his patronage work, and the Duchess focused on her entrepreneurial track.”

“An entrepreneurial and enterprise focus is going to be more the Duchess’s priority and the Duke will continue to champion his not-for-profit patronages. But there will be joint efforts around those cause-driven areas of work.”

Meghan Markle during an appearance to mark International Day of the Girl – without her engagement ring ( 
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