Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, who tied the knot in 2018 and have two children together, have always been considered each other’s strongest supporters, especially after their 2020 retirement from royal duties went through a “trial separation.”

However, recent reports suggest their “breakup” is imminent, as Prince Harry spent his 40th birthday apart from Meghan, opting for a hiking trip with friends rather than spending the day with her.

Radar Online quoted a source as claiming: “Harry and Meghan will live separate lives – and have a plan for it.”

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“They have been drifting apart for some time and Harry’s desire to return to the UK where his old drinking buddies are and his hope of returning to the very comfortable circle of the royal family is really putting pressure on their marriage.”

“He hated that they made a name for themselves with Netflix and Spotify being withdrawn and they ended up being ridiculed and he’s starting to miss England,” the source added.

Different lifestyles threaten to tear Harry and Meghan apart

“He used to love going to the pub and playing sports with his friends, and the life Meghan wants to lead in LA couldn’t be further from that – and would seem alien to any blue-blooded Englishman, as it is “Juicing and yoga,” the insider said Radar Online.

The couple’s different lifestyles may lead to a “trial separation” as they work through their differences. Another source also cited that the couple is going through a “professional breakup.”

In fact, Harry has attended ten events without Meghan in the last two weeks, traveling to destinations such as New York, London and Lesotho.

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A source told OK! Magazine: “It has taken a long time since Harry moved to America to feel comfortable and confident enough to go out on his own and he is really enjoying this new way of life.”

“He now realizes that he doesn’t need Meghan as much as he once did and that it’s healthy for them not to do everything together.”

Back in April, royal author Tom Quinn told Marca: “Recent media reports suggest that the relationship between Meghan and Harry is strained and this will have prompted the couple to publicly demonstrate their love for each other and the strength of their marriage. “

“But to many, her displays of affection seemed contrived – many of us thought Meghan looked like she was still starring in Suits! And Harry always looks really uncomfortable with public hugs!”