Exiled Prince Harry has reportedly enlisted the assistance of several former royal aides to “rehabilitate” his reputation and plan his return to the Royal Family, according to a new report.
The Duke of Sussex, 39, is said to be growing increasingly disillusioned with Hollywood and is looking to the UK for support.
According to palace insiders, Harry, who is set to celebrate his 40th birthday next week, has reached out to some familiar faces in the UK.
“Harry is distancing himself from Hollywood publicists and seeking advice from his old friends and associates,” a source told the Daily Mail.
“He’s realizing, ‘I need to do something different because what I’m doing isn’t working.’ Essentially, he’s rethinking his approach.”
One of the royal aides Harry reportedly contacted is described as an “old school” adviser known for discretion, who may be involved in a plan unofficially dubbed “Operation Bring Harry In From The Cold.”
Harry has also reportedly reached out to his former private secretary, Edward Lane Fox.
“If anyone can help, it’s Edward. The last time I saw him, I wanted to take him by the shoulders and say, ‘Ed, please bring our boy home.’ Now is the right time,” a source told the outlet.
However, when asked for comment, Lane Fox stated, “It’s not something I’ve got a view on, I’m afraid.”
The report suggests that Harry may soon take on “very low-key royal duties,” believing that by returning to the UK quietly, without publicity, and attending routine events, he could win back the British public’s favor.
Harry recently kept his distance from his estranged brother, Prince William, as they attended their uncle’s funeral separately in the UK.
Despite earlier reports that Harry might skip the event due to safety concerns, he ultimately flew to the UK for the memorial service, marking the first time the brothers were under the same roof since King Charles’ coronation in May 2023.
