The Duke of Sussex was due to head back to California this weekend to reunite with his wife Meghan and their two children, but has chosen to prolong his solo trip by an extra few days.
The Duke will likely travel to Johannesburg and Cape Town for “private time” with family and friends, according to the source. It is also planned to make another secret visit that, bizarrely, has not been recorded in his official diary.
The source stated, “It’s all very cloak and dagger, but Harry has extended his trip abroad by a few days.” He will most likely visit friends and family after traveling to Johannesburg.
“He has a lot of friends from that part of the world and the Spencers have a home there in Cape Town.
“He’s keen to keep it very private, there’s also another trip planned that has been blanked out of his diary.”
Concerns about the Sussexes’ relationship were raised earlier this week by friends about how much time they were spending apart.
In Africa, the United Kingdom, and the United States, Prince Harry has been on his own for several weeks.
This week, the Duke spoke passionately about the work his Sentebale charity has been doing in front of a bonfire, reuniting with his old friend Prince Seeiso of Lesotho.
The Duke took a solo trip to London to attend this year’s WellChild awards prior to his trip to South Africa.
Harry did not meet either his brother, Prince William, or his father, King Charles, during his brief trip to the UK.
Two weeks prior to the Duke’s trip to the UK, he made another solo trip to New York City.
During UN General Assembly High-Level Week and Climate Week, Prince Harry was in New York City to attend a number of events.
He spoke at a panel event for The Diana Award, a non-profit organization established in 1997 following the death of Princess Diana, who was 36 years old at the time.
Harry addressed the “pervasive threat” that the internet poses to children in a passionate speech at a subsequent appearance, this time at the Clinton Global Initiative.
It is said that Meghan remained at home in Montecito, California, with their two children, Prince Archie, who is 5 years old, and Princess Lilibet, who is 3.
Friends have been concerned that the couple, who have been married for six years, have broken up due to Harry’s series of solo visits.
The source stated, “Harry hasn’t been home in several weeks.” He has taken a tour on his own, which has given him time to consider what’s most important.
The announcement follows the announcement that yet another employee of Harry and Meghan’s will leave their position at Archewell. This brings the total number of employees who have left the couple in recent years to 19.
Ashley Hansen, Archewell’s communications chief for two years, has announced that she will start her own PR company.
Hansen, on the other hand, will continue to serve as the couple’s “advisor” and will manage the public relations for Markle’s American Riviera Orchard lifestyle brand, marking a change from the previous 18 staff members who quit and completely walked away.
A request for feedback has been made to the Sussexes.