Prince Harry made a solo visit (Image: @antirecidivismcoalition)

New photographs have been released of Prince Harry this week as he undertook a new solo engagement without his wife Meghan Markle. The Duke of Sussex, 41, visited the Ventura Training Center in California to spend time with formerly incarcerated firefighters helped by the Anti-Recidivism Coalition.

Photographs showed the duke meeting the group, which included those who helped protect communities earlier this year during the Californian wildfires. The prince was not accompanied by his wife on the solo visit.

Taking to Instagram with pictures of Harry’s time with the firefighters, the Anti-Recidivism Coalition’s official account wrote: “Service has the power to transform lives. This week at the Ventura Training Center, Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, spent time with formerly incarcerated firefighters—men who protected our communities during wildfire season and are now continuing that service through long-term careers in fire service.”

The caption continued: “Alongside this work, they are also doing the deep work of healing, supported by the Anti-Recidivism Coalition’s wraparound services, life-skills training, and reentry support.

“Thank you, Prince Harry, for taking the time to meet with our men and hear their stories.

“Their pride, leadership, and commitment are a testament to what’s possible when opportunity meets purpose.”

The Anti-Recidivism Coalition works to end mass incarceration in California.

The organisation empowers formerly and currently incarcerated people to thrive by providing a support network, comprehensive reentry services and opportunities to advocate for policy change.

It is not known why Meghan did not accompany Harry on the visit.