Meghan Markle makes appearance without engagement ring, sparks speculations of divorce from Harry

On the International Day of the Girl, the Duchess of Sussex attended an event to engage in drawing and crafting with young women at the Girls Inc. in the Greater Santa Barbara area.

While she was dressed elegantly, paparazzi picked up that her engagement ring was missing.

The iconic ring, designed by Prince Harry in 2017, holds deep personal significance.

The ring features two diamonds from Princess Diana's collection and one from Botswana depicting the couple's connection to Harry's late mother. The engagement ring, set on a simple gold band, has been a hallmark of Meghan's style since Harry proposed at Kensington Palace.

Though without her engagement ring, Markle was wearing her wedding band.

In recent months, the couple have been embarking on several high-profile solo engagements. While Prince Harry's travel itinerary includes trips from New York to London and even Southern Africa promoting his philanthropic initiatives, Meghan has been focusing on her projects, including attending a glamorous charity gala for the Children's Hospital LA.

She has reportedly been busy with her entrepreneurial ventures, including her growing lifestyle brand.

These separate public appearances have led to rumours of a growing distance between the couple.