Prince Harry staying put in the US, claim insiders while quashing rumors about him planning a UK return

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Prince Harry’s plans for a royal return are causing quite a stir.

Amid the rumors of Harry's eyeing a return to the UK, sources reveal that the Duke of Sussex is currently settled in the US with Meghan Markle and their children, having forged a new life with exciting projects and a new circle of friends. 

As he gears up for charity events in New York, Harry’s efforts to improve his strained relationship with his father, King Charles III, have sparked intrigue. His recent attempts to reach out to former aides and public figures in Britain do not indicate he wants to reintroduce himself to British life, according to insiders.

Does Prince Harry want to return to the UK?

According to sources, Prince Harry reportedly has "no interest" in returning to royal duties in Britain and remains firmly settled in the United States.

Nearly five years after stepping down as senior royals and relocating to Montecito with his wife, Meghan, rumors are swirling that the Duke of Sussex has sought advice from former aides on potentially returning to royal duties.

However, insiders close to Harry, who turns 40 next week, reveal that he is comfortably settled in California with Meghan, 43, and their children, Prince Archie, five, and Princess Lilibet, three. They also note that Harry has formed a new circle of friends in the US and has several upcoming projects.

Harry is currently preparing for a trip to New York, where he will engage in activities related to his charities, including the Halo Trust and the Diana Award, as per DailyMail.

Recently, it was reported that Harry had distanced himself from Hollywood publicists and was instead reaching out to former confidantes to strategize a possible return from his self-imposed exile in the US.

This move appears to be part of a broader strategy to "rehabilitate" Harry and mend his relationship with his father, King Charles, following the latter’s recent cancer diagnosis.

However, sources emphasize that Harry and Meghan, who have spent the past four years in California, are not considering a permanent return to the UK.

The couple has also parted ways with another American PR adviser, Christine Weil Schirmer, who joined them in 2020 but left quietly late last year. She is the tenth staff member to leave the Sussexes in three years. Last month, the Sussexes' chief of staff, Josh Kettler, abruptly resigned after only three months.

A source stated, "Harry is turning away from all sorts of Hollywood publicists and is seeking counsel 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'. In short, he is rethinking the way he operates," the source said, suggesting he might be looking to adopt a different strategy.

Internet reacts to claims Prince Harry has 'no interest' to return to the UK

As sources close to Prince Harry claimed the duke does not want to the return to the UK and is settled in the US, people on the internet shared their two cents.

One user said, "That’s good because most of the UK don’t want them back either. Everyone’s happy then let’s hear no more about them."

The second user shared, "I think he does want a way back but not to do any royal duties, he needs to connection to stay relevant in the US otherwise he is just a preachy bore."

The third user claimed, "Does he have a choice. !!"

The fourth user penned, "Five years after dropping his friends like bricks, he now has an ‘amazing’ group of new friends. Lucky them."

One user added, "It is best he stays in the USA. Coming back here and pretending to be happy shaking hands and waving will not wash with the British public. He has voiced his contempt once too often. All these stories of wanting to come back and Court cases about his protection are just to keep him in the news. He wants his cake and eats it. The Queen said no and if he has any sense the King and future King will also say no."

The last user shared, "How do the people of Sussex feel about an absentee Duke? Or the people of this country for that matter! If he's happy about being an 'absentee', remove the British titles and any perks. I think our King and the Gov are too feeble to do that!"

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