Prince Harry is reportedly struggling with life in the USA, feeling isolated from his family and friends in the UK and deeply missing home, according to a recent report.
The claim comes from “one of Harry’s oldest friends,” who shared that they occasionally receive a WhatsApp message from the Duke of Sussex. Speaking to The UK Sunday Times ahead of Harry’s 40th birthday in September, the friend described him as “an angry boy.”
“Things haven’t turned out the way he wanted. I believe he desperately misses being in Britain and yearns for the admiration he once had. Anyone who knows him senses he’d rather be a beloved figure here, like [his older brother] William and Kate.”
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex stepped back from their roles as senior royals in 2020 and now reside in California.
The report indicates that Harry’s circle of friends has significantly diminished since his royal exit. In his Netflix docuseries “Harry & Meghan,” the prince admitted, “I miss my friends… I’ve lost a few friends in this process.”
One of Harry’s friends mentioned that many still haven’t forgiven him for airing his grievances publicly since his departure from royal life. “I can’t believe he’d stoop so low,” the friend remarked. “Oprah, Netflix, and then the book? Three strikes, and you’re out.”
The report suggests that Harry’s pursuit of freedom has come at a significant cost. His relationship with William has been “shattered almost certainly beyond repair,” and his relationship with his father, King Charles, is “strained to [a] breaking point.” His ties with the rest of the royal family have also been “damaged by the artillery of truth bombs he has fired.”
A source who has known Harry since his teenage years commented on his situation, saying, “I know how important it is for him to have a happy, settled family life, but you need to do more than that if you’re him.”
The source also noted that Harry has become isolated from his family and most of his old friends, living in an environment where forming new, deep friendships is challenging. “He used to love a night out at the pub and spending time in the country with friends. Maybe he’s grown into a different person, but do I think he’s suited to the Californian lifestyle? No.”
The source concluded, “Now that we’ve seen it all play out, what has that left him with? On the surface, an enviable lifestyle—but for the Harry I know, I can’t imagine that gilded exile in California is where he wanted to end up.”
