Harry and Meghan continue to build their brand amid rumours of trouble in paradise

It was vintage Meghan and Harry. There they were, all relaxed confidence in their garden in sunny California, heads close together, body language on point, smiles in place.

The occasion: a surprise phone call to the first recipients of the Responsible Technology Youth Power Fund grant, which aims to empower young people to advocate for changes they want to see in the digital world.

So far, so Sussex – but sceptics have questioned the timing. Rumours have been swirling that the duke and duchess’ marriage is in trouble, with some reports going so far as to say they’re “taking time apart” to rebuild their relationship.