Prince Harry, currently residing in Montecito, California, reportedly has “no interest” in returning to the UK or resuming his royal duties. Since stepping down as a senior royal member in 2020, Harry and Meghan Markle have embraced their new life in the United States, surrounded by a new circle of friends.
Sources close to Harry indicate that he is content with his life in California and has no plans to return to royal responsibilities. This contentment comes amid a strained relationship with the Royal Family, exacerbated by Harry’s revelations in high-profile interviews and his memoir, “Spare.”
While King Charles III is reportedly open to reconciliation, particularly after meeting Harry following his cancer diagnosis, Prince William remains less forgiving. Insiders suggest that William feels deeply betrayed and is not supportive of Harry returning to royal duties.
Speculation about Harry’s potential return to the UK has been fueled by the upcoming paperback release of his memoir, “Spare.” However, sources have stated that Harry chose not to include new controversial material in the paperback to avoid further scrutiny and protect the Royal Family.
Michael Cole, a former BBC royal correspondent, noted that Harry may be focusing on improving his image in the U.S. to visit the UK more frequently. He also mentioned that Harry might have minor royal duties in mind, but believes the chances of this happening are slim.
Despite these possibilities, Harry’s strained relationship with the Royal Family, especially with Prince William, continues to impact the likelihood of any return. The dynamic remains complex and unlikely to change in the near future.
The ongoing tension between Harry and the Royal Family underscores the challenges Harry faces if he were to consider rejoining royal duties. His focus seems to remain on his new life and endeavors in California.
Harry’s decision to avoid additional controversies in his memoir’s paperback edition reflects his desire to maintain a lower profile and avoid further backlash. The Royal Family’s internal dynamics continue to influence public and media speculation about Harry’s future.