Rumours about a possible rift between Meghan Markle and Prince Harry resurfaced this week after the Duke of Sussex attended a high-profile event in Los Angeles without his wife, just days before the couple celebrated their daughter Princess Lilibet's fifth birthday.
The Sussexes have spent much of the past year facing intense scrutiny over everything from their business ventures to their public appearances. The latest speculation arrived against a backdrop of ongoing debate about the couple's finances and Meghan's social media activity, both of which have generated renewed commentary in recent weeks.