In a dramatic intervention that has sent shockwaves through royal circles, a leading commentator has issued a stark warning to the Duke of Sussex: it is time to come home.
The plea, made by renowned royal expert and biographer Angela Levin, underscores the growing concern over Prince Harry's fractured relationship with The Firm and the potential long-term consequences of his exile in California.
A Kingdom Divided: The Price of Distance
Levin argues that the physical and emotional chasm between Harry and his family is unsustainable. She contends that his absence is not just a personal loss but a dereliction of his royal duty and heritage. The biographer, who spent a significant amount of time with Harry for her book, believes the Duke is losing touch with the very institution that defines him.
'He needs to come back and look after us and be with his family,' Levin stated emphatically, highlighting the paradox of a prince who championed mental health yet appears isolated from his own support network.
Uncertain Welcome: Security and Status Concerns
The path back to Britain is fraught with complications. A major sticking point remains the ongoing dispute over the level of security afforded to Harry and his family when on UK soil. His legal battle to reverse the decision to downgrade his police protection has created a significant barrier to a full-time return.
This security feud symbolises a deeper issue: Harry's ambiguous status. No longer a working royal, yet unable to fully escape the system, he exists in a precarious limbo that satisfies neither his personal desires for freedom nor the public's expectations of a senior prince.
The California Dream: A Gilded Cage?
Life in Montecito with Meghan Markle and their two children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, is often portrayed as an idyllic escape from royal scrutiny. However, Levin suggests this new life may come at a higher cost than anticipated.
The expert warns that by distancing himself from his homeland, Harry risks severing the deep, intangible connection to the nation he once served as a soldier and a senior royal. This disconnect, she fears, could lead to a profound loss of identity and purpose for the Duke.
A Nation Awaits: Will the Prodigal Son Return?
The ball, as they say, is firmly in Harry's court. The call to return presents a critical juncture in his post-royal life. Will he heed the advice and attempt to bridge the divide with his father, King Charles III, and his brother, the Prince of Wales? Or will the comforts of his Californian life and the scars of past conflicts prove too great to overcome?
For now, the UK watches and waits, wondering if the Duke of Sussex will choose duty over distance and finally come home.
