Prince Harry and Meghan are reportedly ‘living separate lives’ as the Duke navigates his future, according to an expert.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are “living separate lives” as the Duke figures out what is in store for his future, it has been claimed.

The couple are usually inseparable but since Harry’s lads holiday with friends to mark his 40th birthday, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have reportedly spent time apart.

Speaking to The Sun, royal expert Phil Dampier claimed Harry is taking an independent approach to appearances.

He told the publication: “It is significant that he is doing so much on his own now. They are living more separate lives as it looks like Harry is trying to carve out what exactly his future is. I suspect Harry has been feeling very much like a spare part.”

Discussing Harry’s potential intentions and what the future may possibly look like, he added: “He wants more fulfilling roles for himself so we may well be seeing more of him here.”

Harry is said to have attended a charity event in California solo at the weekend. Meghan is said to have pulled out last minute after having fallen ill.

Today, September 23, Harry kicks off a week-long visit of high-profile event in New York City – a trip that Meghan is also set to miss out on.

During his visit, Harry is set to appear with an African conservation group – a young people’s charity named after his mum Diana and the Halo Trust.

Next Monday, September 30, Harry is set to appear at the WellChild awards in London. Although Meghan has attended in previous years, she is set to remain in the US next week with Prince Archie, five, and Princess Lilibet, three.