There’s nothing like a solo public appearance to really set break-up rumours rife, much to the dismay of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex.

Thankfully, however, despite speculation of ‘trouble in paradise’ surrounding Prince Harry’s one-man appearance at a Canadian Football game this weekend, it turns out that there was a perfectly reasonable explanation as to why Meghan Markle wasn’t there.

The sport-loving Prince, 40, rocked up to the Grey Cup in Vancouver – the championship game of the Canadian Football League – on Sunday 17 November, where he promoted the upcoming Invictus Games.

The tournament – developed by Harry, which sees wounded, injured and sick armed force members (either serving or veterans) – also lands in the Canadian city in February, hence his appearance on the sporting panel to discuss it.

Spectators couldn’t help but wonder, however, why his American wife was absent from the trip – especially due to her close connection to Canada, having lived there whilst previously filming the hit law drama Suits.

Harry mentioned that Meghan, 42, had remained at their California home in Montecito for the weekend with their two children – Archie, five, and Lilibet, two.

Rumours of a rift between the pair – who tied the knot back in 2018 after two years of dating – were also heightened by the fact Meghan had recently enjoyed a solo night of her own.

The Duchess was papped enjoying a night out on Los Angeles with her gal pals to celebrate the launch of her colourist Kadi Lee’s very own hair care brand.

In fact, both Meghan and Harry have enjoyed a handful of events without their partners since travelling to Colombia together in August.