Prince Harry is facing a wave of speculation after close friends revealed he has been acting “homesick” during his solo trip to the United Kingdom. The Duke of Sussex is said to be reconnecting with his past and sounding like “the old Harry” while away from Meghan Markle and their children.
Harry flew into London on September 8 to attend the WellChild Awards, an organization he has supported as patron for many years. His appearance was widely praised, with the Duke engaging warmly with families and demonstrating his natural charisma.
Two days later, on September 10, Harry reunited with King Charles at Clarence House in London. The private meeting marked the first time father and son had seen each other in 19 months, making it one of the most significant royal encounters of the year.
But behind the royal engagements, Harry’s close circle of friends has noticed a change. According to RadarOnline, the Duke has been sending “emotional” messages during his visit, messages that remind them of the carefree Harry they knew before his marriage.
One longtime friend admitted that Harry even picked up an old nickname again. “We still call him Spike, and he is clearly homesick,” the friend revealed. “He has been reaching out much more, sending these lengthy, emotional WhatsApps.”
The pal added that the group, once known for their lighthearted banter, now takes Harry’s messages seriously. “We actually agreed not to take the mickey out of them, which is something that would have been unthinkable a few years ago,” the insider confessed.
According to the same source, Harry’s demeanor shifts when he is away from Meghan Markle. “Slowly he is beginning to sound like the Harry we remember, but whenever friends see him it is usually without Meghan,” the pal said.
This has led to speculation that the Duke of Sussex is quietly missing the comforts of his old life in Britain. “To us, it looks like he is missing home and his old drinking buddies,” the friend continued.
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Harry has been living in California since 2020, when he and Meghan Markle stepped down from royal duties in a move often referred to as Megxit. The couple has since built a new life in Montecito with their children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet.
Despite their success in the United States, Harry has reportedly struggled with the distance from his roots. His recent messages suggest he still feels the pull of home and the friendships that once defined his royal youth.
Observers note that this new glimpse into Harry’s private thoughts may increase speculation about his long term happiness abroad. For some, his friends’ words confirm suspicions that Harry has not fully settled into his American life.
At the same time, the Duke’s evident longing for home might complicate his already fragile relationship with the royal family. While he may be homesick, the tension with Prince William and Kate Middleton remains unresolved, making a full return unlikely.
Still, Harry’s charm and warmth during his engagements show that he remains a natural fit for royal life. His meeting with King Charles could be the first step in bridging divides, though insiders insist it will take time before deeper issues with his brother are addressed.
For now, what stands out most is the emotional side of Harry revealed by his closest friends. The Duke of Sussex, once the lively prince at the center of Britain’s social circles, may still be searching for a balance between the world he left behind and the family he has built in California.
One thing is clear that Prince Harry may be far from his old home, but the United Kingdom has never been far from his heart
