Why Prince Harry has been forced to leave Meghan Markle behind on his recent solo trips

Prince Harry's solo missions around the globe, minus Meghan Markle, are speculated to be a deliberate strategy , according to Royal expert.

In recent travels, Harry has jetted off to New York, London, and Southern Africa on his own to back causes he's passionate about. Meanwhile, Meghan made headlines with her glamorous solo appearance in a stunning red dress at a kids' hospital gala and celebrated International Day of the Girl with young ladies, marking a significant shift from the time when they left their senior Royal duties as an inseparable duo.

Royal pundit and author Ingrid Seward speculates that while Harry has criticized the Royal family, there's still a shot at redemption with the public.

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In an interview with The Sun, she said: "But I don't see the same thing for Meghan. Deep down people still love Prince Harry, and they want to love him, I think they're just very, very disappointed in him. He made millions out of Spare, but he seriously has paid for it, because it's done his reputation an immeasurable amount of harm, especially with his family, but the way that people view him."

With Harry returning to support causes dear to him, Ingrid remarked: "It's really good to see a glimpse of the old Harry... and, hopefully, it will resonate with him too," reports the Mirror .

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A friend of the Sussexes has observed that there's been a significant change in how Meghan and Harry are appearing solo rather than jointly in their latest engagements. Meghan once quipped that she and Harry were like "salt and pepper", always moving in tandem.

But post their tour of Colombia in August, recent solo outings have sparked curiosity. A source told People magazine: "It's clear that a twin-track approach is evolving."

Another source said: "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."

They elaborated: "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."

On the topic of Meghan's recent low profile, another buddy clarified that it's not indicative of any rift but instead reflects their commitment to parenting, with one partner often staying home with the kids while the other steps out.

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