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The Duke of Sussex is feeling “desperately lonely,” largely cut off from longtime friends and family, and struggling to find meaningful companionship in California.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. (File)
Prince Harry may be living in a $14 million Italian-style mansion in California with his wife Meghan Markle and their two children but behind the gates life is far from idyllic for the former royal family member, it was reported.
NewsNation reported, citing unnamed sources, the Duke of Sussex is feeling “desperately lonely," largely cut off from longtime friends and family, and struggling to find meaningful companionship in California.
“He doesn’t really have any real friends in the area except for polo star Nacho Figueras, and Nacho travels constantly for matches," a friend told the outlet, adding, “He spends a lot of his time chilling with his bodyguards."
Prince Harry’s Friends In UK
Prince Harry is said to remain close with a few of his inner circle from the UK, including Guy Pelly and Mark Dyer but the distance and time zone differences make regular contact difficult. The source said as per the outlet, “There’s no one else for him to hang out with besides Nacho, Meghan, and the children."
The UK royal’s social circle has narrowed since stepping back from official duties and relocating to the US in 2020, the report claimed, citing a friend who said, “It’s hard to forge deep friendships when you’re older especially when you’re wary of people leaking things to the press."
Another source compared Prince Harry’s exile-like existence to that of his great-great-uncle Edward VIII, who abdicated the throne for love and lived out his days abroad with Wallis Simpson. “It’s like history is repeating itself," the friend said.
What Meghan Markle Feels About Life In US
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have remained in the public eye through Netflix deals, books and public appearances. Although behind the scenes, Prince Harry is also said to have been frustrated over delays in securing British passports for his children, Archie and Lilibet.
“Meghan wishes her husband could feel less burdened by the past and more present in the life they’ve built together," a source told People Magazine.
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First Published:News world Prince Harry ‘Feels Alone’ In California With Meghan Markle, Misses UK Friends: Report
