Recent reports had suggested that Prince Harry was seeking the help of former royal aides to pave a way back into the royal family. However, a new report by The Telegraph reveals that the Duke of Sussex has no intention of returning to royal life or taking on a temporary working role within the family.
According to the publication, while Harry has maintained contact with old friends to improve his reputation, he has shown “no interest” in resuming official royal duties. Instead, his focus remains on his life in California with his wife Meghan Markle, and their two children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet.
An insider further confirmed that although Harry and Meghan are interested in mending relationships with the royal family, they have no plans for a permanent return to the royal fold. The source emphasized that Prince Harry is content and settled in California, where he has built an “amazing” new circle of friends.
The insider also noted that Harry’s close friends were surprised when asked if the Duke of Sussex was yearning for a royal return. This comes in contrast to earlier reports suggesting that Harry was “turning away from Hollywood publicists” and seeking advice from his old friends and associates.
“He is clearly reaching out thinking, ‘I need to do something different because what I’m doing is clearly not working,’” the source shared, indicating that Harry may be rethinking his current approach to public life.
As King Charles grapples with both his health challenges and the ongoing rift with his youngest son, the news that Prince Harry has no plans to return to royal duties is likely a significant emotional blow. The royal family’s strained relations appear far from healing, despite any hopes for a reconciliation.