Prince Harry 'happy and settled in California' as source reveals Duke does have close pals

The Duke of Sussex was rumoured to be seeking a comeback to small royal duties but sources close to Harry say otherwise.

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Prince Harry has made friends while in America (Image: Getty)

Prince Harry is not planning to return slowly to royal duties and is quite "happy and settled in California" according to sources close to him.

There was speculation that the Duke of Sussex was hoping to strengthen his relationship with the royal family and make a comeback, particularly given the paperback version of Spare being published without any new bombshells.

The prince also made a clandestine visit to the UK to attend his uncle Lord Fellowe's funeral, standing shoulder to shoulder with the family.

Despite not having official protection, which Harry is fighting the government in the courts, Harry made the flying visit, as well as coming to the UK for the Invictus Games anniversary earlier in the year.

These instances fuelled speculation that Harry wants to be more available for royal duties in the UK, however sources close to him thwarted those ideas.

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Multiple sources have said Harry is not looking to leave California, where he resides with wife Meghan and their children Archie and Lillibet, and has an "amazing set of friends", according to The Telegraph.

The Duke has maintained a close relationship with friends in the UK and U.S. who are his trusted advisors and they expressed surprise at reports of a "blueprint" outlining the Prince's return to royal life.
Harry, who recently returned from a tour in Colombia with Meghan, also has several projects lined up, further cementing his stay in California.

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The edition of Spare has no new bombshells about the royal family (Image: Getty)

The Duke has plans for a trip to New York related to his charitable enterprises including African Parks, the Halo Trust, the Diana Award, and Travalyst.

As the Patron of the Invictus Games, the international multi-sport event for wounded, injured and sick servicemen and women, both serving and veterans, Harry is focusing on the next tournament, taking place in Vancouver and Whistler in February next year.

Harry also has collaborative business with Meghan, namely Archwell which has a new initiative, called the Parents’ Network, a support group for parents whose children have suffered harm online.

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