Prince Harry infamously relocated to California in March 2020 with his wife Meghan, but the Duke of Sussex is reportedly now “very sad” his kids don’t have a closer relationship with their English-based cousins.
The controversial pair stepped back from their royal duties to focus on personal endeavours and live a more humble existence in the US where their kids Archie, 7, and Lilibet, 4, are being raised.
However, an old friend of Harry’s believes the distance is leaving a gaping void where the embrace of his extended family should be.
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After seeing Princess Charlotte’s 11th birthday photos on social media last week, the Invictus Games founder is said to be ruing what his kids are “missing out” on.
“Archie and Lili are having a lovely time in California, but Harry is very sad that they are missing out on life with the rest of their family,” the source told DailyMail.
“Harry feels his children are missing out on the extensive family network that their cousins are enjoying.”
Princess Charlotte turned 11 last week. Credit: Kensington Palace
Prince William and Princess Kate periodically share updates from their lives along with that of their maturing children — their other two in George and Louis aged 12 and 8 respectively.
A recent image celebrating the couple’s 15th wedding anniversary illustrated the growth in their family over that period, with the family of five seen laying barefoot and carefree in a field.
William and Kate celebrate 15 years of marriage with their children. Credit: Kensington Palace
The primary school-aged kids attend Lambrook School in the English countryside, a leading prep school located a short drive from the family’s Windsor home.
And much like his brother, Harry is said to wish only “the very best education” for his children.
The Duke of Sussex understands long-term friendships are often founded at school.
“He has retained his closest friendship group of confidants from his days at school at Ludgrove and Eton. He wants that for his own children,” Harry’s old mate added.
Rumours have long swirled that Harry and his Hollywood-star wife have become estranged from the their English-based family since they’ve resided in Southern California’s Montecito.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle travelled to Australia in April. Credit: AAP
However, Meghan appears well settled there, and has famously used her multi million-dollar residence as the backdrop for her Netflix lifestyle and cooking series With Love, Meghan.
In a recent four-day trip to Australia, the mother even made a pit-stop at the MasterChef Australia kitchen as a guest judge on the latest season, with her appearance slated for the coming weeks.