Prince Harry to go solo yet again as ‘royal fanbase’ remains strong without Meghan Markle

will travel to South Africa for his Sentebale charity next month , .The Duke of Sussex, 40 will be travelling to South Africa in early October, marking his first visit to the region in five years.A well-placed source tells Express.co.uk that the reason Harry has decided to attend a slew of engagements alone in the past few weeks is down to how much royal fans still adore him worldwide. “It became very clear, very quickly that Harry still has a considerable fanbase worldwide,” said the source. “More so than Meghan maybe which just goes to show that his royal connection is what’s keeping them afloat. “There’s been a conscious effort to focus on that love for Harry so in the long-term that adoration can seep through the both of them.”

During the Duke’s visit to New York this week, coinciding with the UN General Assembly High-Level Week, he attended several events including a notable panel at the Clinton Global Initiative on Tuesday, where he highlighted issues within the digital space and paid homage to his late mother, Princess Diana, while discussing the Diana Award.His stint in the Big Apple wrapped up with that saw the Prince screaming expletives while braving a haunted maze alongside the comedian host. flew into London this weekend for his appearance at the WellChild awards on Monday.However, fears for the Duke’s security in the UK have been amplified after his team banned the charity from publicising Monday’s event location.According to a source, the Duke’s team told WellChild that or even those outside of a close-knit circle the location of this year’s event due to fears he could become a target.

“Harry is still very concerned about his security in the UK and his team have asked that the location not be shared with anyone until the day of the event,” said the source. “It’s one thing for Harry to come over last minute for a funeral or to see family, but completely different when the event is publicised and in the public domain.”He [Harry] could become a target so the team has ensured that the location only be known on a need to know basis.”The update comes after ‘s shock revelation in his memoir Spare that he killed 25 Taliban fighters in Afghanistan.The source says it is this boast which has increased security concerns ahead of his trip to the United Kingdom.

“The reason why Harry has become such a security concern is due to comments he’s made about the Taliban,” said the source. “Because of those comments, he will always be a target. That’s something he only has himself to blame.” is set to continue with his legal fight against the Home Office over his security.It is understood that a two-day hearing will go ahead on April 8 or 9 next year in the latest dramatic twist to the Duke’s three-year legal battle with the British government.The Duke of Sussex’s representative has been approached for comment.