Meghan Markle has broken her silence following the reports that she and Prince Harry's work relationship is “in a very bad state.”

The Sussex couple, now residing in California, have been attending separate public functions recently, The Daily Express reported.

Attending an event for the Southern California Welcome Project in partnership with hers and Harry's Archewell Foundation, Meghan was all smiles as she got stuck in but Harry was not present and the mum-of-two has spoken out in a statement shared on their joint foundation website.

She opened up about the "heartfelt dinner" held for Afghan women with the organisation, Mina's List.

The statement added: "The evening included a shared meal that encouraged open conversation centered on gratitude and resilience. The Duchess expressed her deep appreciation to the attendees for sharing their personal stories and cultural experiences, underscoring her excitement for future gatherings that continue to strengthen these connections.

The dinner was hosted at Our Place, founded by Shiza Shahid, where 

 participants were gifted with brand-new cookware for the upcoming holiday season. The Archewell Foundation remains committed to uplifting women and fostering community through shared experiences, reinforcing the importance of unity and support during challenging times."

The Duchess of Sussex is known for her love of Thanksgiving, but she revealed that celebrations with Prince Harry are typically "pretty low-key.

Prince Harry, who stepped back from royal duties in January 2020 and no longer uses HRH title, recently attended Invictus Games events in Vancouver, Canada.

The pair demonstrated solidarity earlier this month by jointly commemorating US and UK veterans on Veteran's Day.

They are expected to appear together at the Invictus Games in Canada in February 2025. Meghan has indicated their rarely-seen children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, might attend as well.