'Harry's longing to come home

Prince Harry's dream of a London base is said to have left wife Meghan Markle feeling "frustrated"

- Rhona Mercer

Following reports last week that Prince Harry is desperate to return to the UK, an expert has told new his desire to get his old life back is a source of frustration to his wife, Meghan Markle. Entertainment commentator Mark

Boardman told us that the 39-year-old Duke of Sussex “longs” for his friends and would love a home in London. But he said Meghan, 42, wants him to leave that chapter behind.

“Prince Harry’s social life has notably shifted over the past decade,” Mark said. “He appears to have distanced himself from his college friends and lacks a permanent UK residence. During his visits to London, he typically resides in hotels and avoids public appearances. Undoubtedly, Prince Harry longs for his old friendships.”

But he added that frequently nipping to London from California to see friends would mean Harry spending time away from his wife and their children, Archie, four, and two-year-old Lilibet, which might not go down well at home.

“Meghan is frustrated that Harry wants his old life back,” said Mark. “Meghan loves Harry, but she wants to bring out the better side in him. And she’s quite clear on the roles that they should take together and they are trying to work better together on projects. People are eager to witness a transformed Harry, rather than a return to his previous partying lifestyle, which could lead to undesirable media attention.”