Prince Harry is reportedly facing another setback as insiders claim that the Duke of Sussex has become “out of touch with reality” since relocating to California. According to RadarOnline, Harry may be pushed to step back from his Invictus Games charity, which he founded in 2014.
Sources close to the situation suggest that it may be time for Harry to take a less active role in the charity. “We are all about bringing people together and inspiring those who have suffered hardship. Now, Invictus is firmly established, and it might be better if the duke took a step back,” said one insider.
Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan Markle, left the royal family in 2020 and moved to California, hoping to carve out a new life away from the constraints of royal duties. But now, sources claim that Harry’s initial sense of freedom and excitement has begun to fade.
“I think Harry was riding high when he left the royal family because it was on his own terms,” the insider said. “He was thrilled, he was happy. But now everything is crashing down in front of him after all the decisions he made – leaving the family, the memoir, the Netflix series.”
The source added, “He probably thought that he would be a winner being away from the royal family. But he’s beginning to realize that things are blowing up in his face.”
Further reports suggest that Harry’s life in California is far from the success he envisioned. He is said to be “living in this bubble in California,” where he is surrounded by “Hollywood-type agents” who are advising him on what to do with the Invictus Games.
However, insiders pointed out that this approach might not be well-suited to the charity’s culture in the UK. “That’s obviously not how charity business works in the U.K.,” said one source.
Additionally, it has been suggested that Meghan Markle may be influencing Harry’s decisions, particularly when it comes to his involvement in Invictus. “He’s probably listening to her too much. They are both a little bit out of touch with reality – especially being surrounded by the Hollywood set,” the insider added.
As Harry grapples with his new life away from royal duties, it seems the reality of his choices is beginning to set in. His standing both in the royal family and the public eye continues to be complicated, with some questioning his long-term plans for the future of his charity and personal brand.