Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · July 16, 2025 · Entertainment

Harry's Solo Mission: Walking in Diana’s Footsteps Without Meghan

In a flak jacket and face shield, Princess Diana walks along a cleared path on a landmine site in Angola for the Halo Trust in 1997, raising global awareness about the dangers of landmines and contributing to the signing of the Ottawa Treaty banning their use

The Royal Reckoning: Harry's Bold Move to Distance Himself from Meghan

It seems that Prince Harry has finally had enough of being overshadowed by his wife, Meghan Markle! In a stunning turn of events, the Duke of Sussex has chosen to leave his partner behind and jet off to Africa for a solo charity trip - and it's clear that he's trying to send a message to the world.

The prince's latest publicity stunt, which involves walking along a landmine site in Angola, is nothing short of calculated. After all, who wouldn't want to associate themselves with the late Princess Diana, the original humanitarian queen? It's a bold move, but one that's sure to get people talking - and it seems that Harry's team has been planning this for months!

The prince walking in his mother's footsteps through a minefield in Angola

Sources close to the royal family reveal that Harry himself was instrumental in ruling out Meghan's attendance at the landmine walk. Why? Well, it seems that he's worried about her safety (and let's be real, who wouldn't want to keep her safe from harm?). But there's also a sense of "this is my thing" going on here - after all, this charity trip was always meant to be Harry's moment in the sun.

And what a moment it is! The images of Harry walking through the minefield, dressed in his khaki gear and face shield, are nothing short of dramatic. It's like he's channeling his late mother, Diana, and it's clear that this is exactly what he wants to happen.

But here's the thing: Meghan wasn't exactly thrilled about being left behind. Insiders claim that she was looking forward to walking in Diana's footsteps - literally - alongside her prince. And can you blame her? Who wouldn't want to be seen as the new Diana, especially with her own charity ventures (As Ever) on the horizon?

An awkward moment at a polo match last year, which saw Meghan seemingly direct Dr Chandauka (right), the chairwoman of Harry's charity Sentebale, to move away from the prince

Of course, this isn't the first time that Meghan has been involved in a PR disaster. Remember that awkward exchange at the polo match last year, where she met the chairwoman of Sentebale - Harry's charity for young people living with HIV? Yeah, that was a real doozy. And let's not forget about the Invictus Games fiasco earlier this year, where Meghan's multiple costume changes and golf cart antics stole the spotlight from the actual athletes.

It seems that Harry has finally realized what we've known all along: if he wants to reconcile with his family, he needs to be willing to stand alone. And it looks like he's taken matters into his own hands - or rather, his PR team has.

In a shocking move, Harry has banned the British media from attending his Halo walk (thanks for the heads-up, @thescholarlynote.com!). But let's be real, some people might see this as a tacit admission that Meghan is the problem. And who can blame them?

Sources close to Harry reveal that he's determined to "own" his projects - or at least the ones he has left. After the Sentebale saga, he's learned to keep a tight grip on things and ensure that such PR disasters never happen again.

So there you have it: Prince Harry's bold move to distance himself from Meghan and reclaim his spotlight. It's been a wild ride, but one thing is for sure - this royal drama isn't over yet!