After attending the WellChild 2024 awards in the United Kingdom today, Prince Harry will not return home to California with Meghan Markle.
The Duke of Sussex, 40, has been away from his wife Meghan Markle and two children, Prince Archie, 5, and Princess Lilibet, 3, for a series of solo engagements this month, which are expected to continue until early October.
After his brief two-day visit to the UK, Harry will travel to Lesotho in Africa to promote the work of Sentebale, the organization he co-founded with Prince Seeiso to assist young people in need.
On this solo engagement, Harry will meet with business leaders, philanthropists, and locals to promote the charity’s work, inspired by Harry’s late mother, Princess Diana.
Lesotho’s Prince Seeiso, who co-founded Sentebale with Harry nearly 20 years ago, said the return of “Mohale” – Harry’s Sesotho royal name, which means “warrior” – will bring the people “joy”.
Sentebale chairwoman Dr. Sophie Chandauka said, “The Duke’s return to southern Africa… marks a milestone as we collaborate with world-class organizations and local leadership to engage this critical youth cohort.
“Together, we aim to accelerate digital and economic inclusion, addressing the low levels of access and literacy, which are crucial for young people’s participation in the global economy and for achieving Sentebale’s goals in health, wealth creation, and climate resilience.”
The solo engagement in Africa will be Harry’s third tour without Meghan in the previous month.
Just days after celebrating his 40th birthday at home in California, Harry headed to New York City to attend several events near his heart.
The Duke of Sussex flew to the United Kingdom on Sunday before his appearance at the WellChild Awards today (September 30).
During his recent visit to the United Kingdom, Harry did not meet with any members of the Royal Family, and he is unlikely to see any before departing the country.
