Prince Harry sends out invitations for Christmas event without Meghan Markle

Prince Harry is set to spread some festive cheer with a special Christmas party on December 10 via video call, in what will be another solo engagement.

The Duke of Sussex has extended invitations for an intimate virtual gathering with children involved with Scotty's Little Soldiers, a charity supporting children affected by the loss of a parent serving in the military.

This heartwarming event follows his recent efforts when he penned a heartfelt letter for Remembrance and provided treats for kids marching at the Cenotaph on Remembrance Sunday.

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An email from the charity inviting members stated: "Prince Harry would like to jump on a call with as many of our members as possible to wish them all a Merry Christmas. He appreciates that the festive season can be hard for our members and wants them to know he is thinking of them."

Not only will the occasion offer warm holiday wishes, but it's also a chance for charity members to submit questions to Harry, encouraging them to: "This is your chance to get to know the Duke loads better and find out what Christmas is like for a Prince!".

The uplifting virtual event comes right before both Harry and Meghan are due to make more solo public appearances. On December 4, Harry is scheduled to attend the New York Times DealBook Conference in NYC, reports the Mirror.

Harry is set to join forces with journalist Andrew Ross Sorkin at the annual conference, an event Meghan graced back in 2021. Coincidentally, the conference clashes with the 2024 Paley Honors Fall Gala, where their friend Tyler Perry will receive The Paley Honors Award.

As members of the hosting committee, Harry and Meghan were anticipated to be present at the gala. However, with Harry's New York engagement now confirmed, it appears Meghan may be the only one attending.

Just last week, Harry was seen in Vancouver on his own, championing his Invictus Games for injured service personnel and veterans, scheduled for February 2025. This follows a pattern of separate engagements for the couple over recent months, despite Meghan once famously comparing them to "salt and pepper" that always "move together".

Earlier this autumn, Harry embarked on a two-week solo journey, touching down in New York, London, and Southern Africa, while Meghan dazzled on the red carpet alone. These solo ventures have sparked conversation, particularly as Meghan had previously accompanied Harry on a trip to Vancouver in February.

However, it appears there was a tactical motive behind Meghan's journey, with insiders revealing to HELLO! that the Sussexes are planning to focus on solo projects. They shared: "Harry and Meghan have consistently pursued solo ventures in connection with their individual interests, but remain deeply committed to their joint efforts through Archewell. Together they have exciting projects in the pipeline, all driving forward their shared mission for positive global impact."

Friends of the couple have rationalised their separate public engagements by noting that one of them always stays back to care for their children.

A confidant disclosed to People: "What we are seeing is a functional and healthy relationship with two working partners, not the contrary."