Meghan Markle has sparked concern after she appeared to have "disappeared" from Prince Harry's side, as he attended the TIME100 Sports event in New York alone on July 16, 2026. The Duke of Sussex, 41, was seen mingling at the red carpet event without his wife, prompting a flurry of social media speculation.
Harry Attends Major Event Solo
Harry's solo appearance at the TIME100 Sports event in New York on Thursday, July 16, drew attention from eagle-eyed observers. Despite being in good spirits, his lack of a companion raised questions. The event honored Harry for his work with the Invictus Games, an adaptive sports contest for armed forces service personnel and veterans.
One social media user wrote: "Oh look, Harry was spotted at the TIME100 Sports event, but without Meghan. It’s interesting [because] she wasn’t there to support for his court case. She just disappears when the spotlight is on Harry, but we can’t support him or let him shine when it’s his time. Interesting."
Viral Reactions and Speculation
The topic went viral on X, with users commenting on Harry's solo appearance. One person said: "Harry looks like a complete idiot with his bodyguard glued to him INSIDE the venue. No one else behaves like that, not even the King." Another added: "She's preparing for her Emmy." A third replied: "Hmmm." A fourth commented: "Hmm, so Prince Harry has popped up back in the US, sans Meghan Markle again. I’m telling you, something’s afoot with those two." One more noted: "When was the last time they were seen together? April at Ted’s party?"
Recent Royal Visit
The speculation comes after it was reported that Harry and Meghan met with King Charles and Queen Camilla at Highgrove House on July 10, 2026. Meghan was reportedly present along with the couple's children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet. However, her absence from the TIME100 event has reignited public curiosity about the couple's dynamic.
Harry's Invictus Games Work
Harry's appearance at the TIME100 Sports event celebrated his contributions to the Invictus Games, which he founded after being inspired by the US Olympic Committee’s Warrior Games in 2013. As a veteran who served in the British Army for about 10 years, Harry has worked to grow the games into an international adaptive sports competition for service personnel and veterans.
