Meghan Markle seen without engagement ring as friend addresses split rumours

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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's recent solo appearances have certainly sparked chatter. In the past few weeks, the duke has been seen in public in New York, London, and Southern Africa, away from Meghan and their two children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet.Meanwhile, Meghan has kept a low profile, although she did attend a star-studded gala for the Children's Hospital Los Angeles over the weekend, stunning in a vibrant red dress.

She also made a solo visit to a girls' leadership organisation to celebrate International Day of the Girl, noticeably without her engagement ring.This comes just two years after Meghan famously said that she and Harry were like "salt and pepper" because they always "move together".

However, this hasn't seemed to be the case since their tour of Colombia in August, leading many to question why, the Mirror reports.Despite Meghan's recent absence from Harry's public outings, a friend insists it doesn't indicate 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." A source reportedly close to the Sussexes has suggested that their individual public engagements reflect a change in their joint ventures, telling People magazine: "It's clear that a twin-track approach is evolving."Meanwhile, an alleged friend added: "The Duke and Duchess have now hit their stride as individuals – not just as a couple.