Meghan has 'felt the strain'

The Duchess of Sussex has been under pressure after spending time apart from Harry, a source tells new

- Mitya Underwood

After the Duchess of Sussex made a triumphant return to the red carpet while Prince Harry was busy charming the masses at solo events around the world, a source claims that Meghan is starting to feel the strain of their new dynamic.

The couple haven’t been seen together in public for over a month as 40-year-old Harry has travelled across three continents without his wife of six years – or their two children – by his side.

But while the couple are no doubt used to the rumours of them living almost separate lives, our source says the pressure of the recent weeks is starting to get to Meghan, 43. “She has really felt the strain in recent weeks, and with all the speculation surrounding her and Harry and their marriage,” they claim.

“They haven’t done themselves any favours by doing so many separate events but this is what they have decided to do as it works best for them at the moment as a couple and they both feel they can shine at events that are close to their hearts.

“But it does upset her that, while Harry was getting praised for all of his appearances, she is getting criticised for what she says, what she wears etc and it brings back hurtful memories of when she was a royal.”

Meghan’s glamorous walk onto the red carpet at the recent Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Gala, dressed in a fiery red, low-cut gown with her tousled hair hanging loose, appeared to send a very clear message – the Hollywood star is back.