Some royal experts are speculating that Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex, is experiencing a sense of unease in Montecito, California, where he currently resides with his wife, Meghan Markle, and their two children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet.

After stepping down as senior members of the British royal family, the Duke and his family left London, his birthplace, for California in January 2020. Tom Quinn, an author known for his writings on the royal family, has posited that Prince Harry finds the Californian city somewhat unexciting compared to his royal responsibilities.

In an interview with the Mirror, Quinn, author of “Queen Mary to Meghan Markle,” stated that Prince Harry’s familiarity lies with royal life. He suggested that the Prince’s global relevance and interest might be better served if he had not stepped away from his royal duties. Quinn added that Prince Harry has contemplated taking more frequent trips to the United Kingdom, especially with his father, King Charles, fighting cancer.

Upon hearing about his father’s illness, Prince Harry made a quick trip back to the UK earlier this month. Quinn noted that the prince seemed visibly shocked and distressed by the news. He had assumed that his father’s lifespan would mirror that of Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip, despite various health challenges. The queen died at the age of 96 in September 2022, and the Duke of Edinburgh passed away at 99 in 2021.

Prince Harry realizes that he can’t be a part-time working royal, dividing his time between the US and the UK, according to Quinn. The author cites family skepticism and Meghan’s opposition as potential obstacles. In a “Good Morning America” interview, Prince Harry told host Will Reeve that he intends to return to England shortly.

During the interview, which aired on Feb. 16, Prince Harry stated that although he had thought about US citizenship, it was not a top priority. The US Citizen and Immigration Services policy stipulates that he would have to relinquish his royal status if he applies for US citizenship. According to the law, anyone with hereditary titles or noble positions from any foreign state must renounce them.