Prince Harry, 42, spotted enjoying an intimate vacation in the UK with a mysterious 31-year-old woman without his wife Meghan Markle, 45, but one unexpected detail raises big questions

A headline like this would certainly set royal-watchers talking. But is there any truth behind the suggestion that Prince Harry has been enjoying a private UK vacation with a mysterious 31-year-old woman while his wife, Meghan Markle, is nowhere to be seen?

So far, there is no reliable confirmation of such a getaway or of Harry spending intimate time with a woman of that age.

What is known is that Harry has recently been making public appearances in the UK. On November 4, he delivered a keynote speech at the Wanderlust Travel Media Awards in London, connected to his sustainable-travel initiative, Travalyst.

The unexpected detail worth paying attention to is that being seen without Meghan does not automatically mean there is trouble in their marriage. Harry has attended events alone before, and the couple can have separate professional commitments.

Still, the mystery-woman angle raises an obvious question: is there an actual story behind the rumour, or has an ordinary public appearance been turned into something much more dramatic?