Prince Harry flies abroad for major engagement as Meghan Markle stays in the US for ‘safety'

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2 days ago

Prince Harry has jetted off to Angola where he'll walk across explosive landmine sites as part of his work for the Halo Trust charity.
The Duke of Sussex, 40, was notably solo when he landed in Central Africa Tuesday morning — as it emerged that his wife, Meghan Markle, stayed home in Montecito, Calif., for 'safety' reasons, according to the Daily Mail.
Harry — who, like his late mother Princess Diana, has previously visited active landmine sites — arrived at Luanda airport before boarding a small aircraft to the danger zones.
The 'Spare' author, who became patron of the charity in 2019, is expected to walk across the same terrain as his mother did 28 years ago.
The late princess famously walked through a landmine field in a flak jacket and helmet just months before her untimely death later that year.
Harry is expected to give a speech on Tuesday, though the British press has been denied entry to the event, the outlet adds.
'The duke won't let his wife go to England over security concerns, so there was no chance he'd allow her to go to Angola to walk across landmines,' a source told the outlet.
Safety fears aside, insiders claim that the duke prefers to keep his charity work separate from his marriage.
'Halo is really his thing, it means so much to him to be patron, and he just wants to keep his work with them to himself,' the insider added.
The Post has reached out to reps for the Sussexes for comment.
It's not the first Halo Trust event that the 'Suits' alum, 43, has skipped.
The former actress previously missed a United Nations event in NYC last September, as well as Harry's 2019 trip to Angola with the same charity.
While the exact reason for Harry's visit is unknown, sources suggest that the duke's presence has a direct effect on funding from the Angolan government.
'Usually these trips help to drive a bit more money from the government,' a source told the outlet.
The duke's last venture to Angola took place in 2019, during which he wore protective gear and a visor.
Harry's visit was also a poignant one, as he toured the area his mother had previously traversed. The area has since been honored with the Diana Tree that has been planted in the late princess's memory.