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Meghan has also been stepping out solo for her own charitable engagements, visiting all four of the charities of which she is now patron.

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She and Harry are scheduled to travel to Morocco this weekend for an official visit on behalf of the British government.

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News of Meghan's private trip to New York City came just one day after the Sunday Times of London reported that Prince Harry and Prince William will split their royal household within weeks.

Harry and Meghan are expected to move soon to Frogmore Cottage on the grounds of Windsor Estate, about 30 miles from London. The move means Harry and Meghan will no longer be neighbors to Prince William and Kate, who live in Apartment 1A at Kensington Palace.

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