Meghan Markle enjoyed a solo outing in her Californian neighbourhood last week as she visited a local farmer’s market. A PR expert has claimed this was a “deliberate attempt to downplay her Hollywood glamour” as she headed out without her husband in Santa Barbara.

In a Mirror exclusive, PR expert, Kieran Elsby said: “Meghan is ticking all the boxes. It’s more than likely that Meghan’s solo outing was a deliberate attempt to downplay her Hollywood glamour and show independence.”

He suggested the trip was a sign Meghan is “not entirely defined by her relationship”.

During the visit to the farmer’s market, Ms Markle, 41, was accompanied by a security guard, and one of her pet dogs, despite the market’s policy of not allowing dogs into the area.

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The director of Media PR Global suggested Meghan had been “advised” by her PR team to go on a solo outing so she can be seen as “approachable”.

He added: “With a casual outfit and down-to-earth chat she could gain respect back.”

Wearing a white, unbuttoned collared shirt over a camel-coloured maxi dress, black flip flops, and sunglasses, the former actress went from tent to tent to browse various goods.

She was holding a bunch of fresh flowers and had thrown a very large woven straw tote over her shoulder.

Mr Elsby also suggested Meghan’s outfit made her seem “down to earth” with her choice of bag showing she “cares about our planet”.

The Duchess of Sussex stopped to chat with locals during her outing as her security kept a watchful eye, and her decision to support local businesses showed she “wants to make a difference to individuals”.

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Speaking about the independence of going alone to the market, he added: “I think Meghan’s solo outing means she is positioning herself as an individual figure not a celeb-couple. It’s certainly an interesting development, and one that will likely be closely watched by the media and the public.”

He believes it is a way of “asserting independence” from Prince Harry.

The PR guru added: “Only time will tell what the future holds for Meghan and Prince Harry, but she wants to carve out a path for herself.”

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