Expert: Prince Harry remains fixated on his public image in the UK.

Duke of Sussex reportedly sought part-time employment with former palace aides.

Expert: Prince Harry remains fixated on his public image in the UK.
Expert: Prince Harry remains fixated on his public image in the UK.

Prince Harry isn’t planning a royal return.

Several friends made a claim that the Duke of Sussex had asked former aides about a part-time role, according to a Mail on Sunday report. However, sources informed People magazine that they were taken aback by the claim and that the 39-year-old is content in California where he is raising his family.

Royal experts predict that Harry will not be a part of the royal family anymore as he continues to live in America. They believe that his public image in the UK is important to him.

Prince Harry looking to the side in a navy suit adorned with medals.
Several royal experts told Planet Chronicle Digital that Prince Harry won't be pursuing a royal role anytime soon. (Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images)

"Prince Harry has been fixated on his public image in the U.K. for years, as revealed by British broadcaster and photographer Helena Chard to Planet Chronicle Digital. Despite his efforts to change public perception, he continues to be plagued by negative PR surrounding him."

She observed that Prince Harry is aiming to improve his public image.

Royal expert Richard Fitzwilliams stated to Planet Chronicle Digital that Harry "will not be returning to royal life."

"According to Fitzwilliams, the royal family does not trust him, and they will likely continue to have "quasi-royal" overseas tours as they have been successful. The upcoming Netflix program featuring Meghan is crucial for them, as their contract expires next year and they desperately need it."

"Their future lies in the U.S. rather than the U.K.," he stated. "However, they must utilize their royal connections to generate income in order to endure."

Prince Harry sitting and speaking into a microphone
Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, speaks onstage during a forum about digital responsibility during a visit to Colombia on August 15, 2024, in Bogotá, Colombia. He will be visiting New York later this month. (Diego Cuevas/Getty Images)

Harry is currently occupied. According to a spokesperson for the Duke of Sussex, the prince will be traveling to New York City for the U.N. General Assembly High-level Week and Climate Week.

The High-level Week of Climate Week takes place from Sept. 23 to Sept. 27, while the main Climate Week event runs from Sept. 22 to Sept. 29.

The spokesperson announced that the royal intends to progress several of his charitable endeavors and support.

"He will collaborate with African Parks, The HALO Trust, The Diana Award, and Travalyst in engagements."

Harry will join Matt Damon in a speaking engagement for the Clinton Foundation during his trip.

On Tuesday, Netflix revealed that Harry's Netflix series "POLO" about equestrian sport will be streaming in December. In August, Penguin Random House announced the publication of a paperback version of his bestselling memoir "Spare" on Oct. 22.

"The royal family was initially relieved when it was announced that the prince's ill-advised memoir would be published next month without any additions. However, Fitzwilliams claimed that it was damaging to the royal family from the start. The memoir will simply be more easily accessible even though the prince won't be giving any interviews to promote it."

Prince Harry holding Meghan Markles hand
Prince Harry reportedly wants to bring wife Meghan Markle and their two children to the U.K. (Eric Charbonneau/Archewell Foundation via Getty Images)

Harry is eager to visit his friends in the U.K. and work directly with the charities he's still connected to in his homeland, but he's worried about his security and bringing his family for visits.

In 2020, the Duke of Sussex forfeited his taxpayer-funded personal protective security after relinquishing his role as a working member of the royal family.

"Over the years, Prince Harry has studied all the articles written about him. He still obsesses over his public image here in the U.K. He is on a mission to change public perception, desperate to be seen in glowing lights, rather than the constant negative PR whirl that surrounds him." — Helena Chard, British broadcaster and photographer

A close-up of Prince Harry wearing a dark suit next to Meghan Markle wearing a black dress as they both look serious.
Those close to Harry insisted that if the prince had proper security, which he lost after he stepped down as a senior royal in 2020, he wouldn't need to speak publicly in order to pay for it. (Chris Jackson/Getty Images)

Harry is reportedly planning to challenge a court decision that denied him security, with the aim of reinstating it to facilitate more flexible visits to the U.K. with his wife and children.

Sources claimed that the monarch's failure to take his son's phone calls has been a crucial factor in their ongoing estrangement.

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Harry made a secret visit to his homeland for the memorial service of his deceased uncle, Lord Robert Fellowes, on August 29th. According to People magazine, Harry resided with his uncle, Earl Charles Spencer, Princess Diana's brother, at Althorp, the Spencer family's ancestral estate.

Prince Harry in a suit with medals walking behind Prince William in uniform.
Prince Harry briefly reunited with his older brother, Prince William, but they sat separately from each other. (Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)

"One of the 300 attendees reported that most people were astonished that Harry came. He was in excellent spirits and appeared delighted to see everyone. Additionally, he was pleased that he had come over."

While William and Harry attended the service in Norfolk, they were seated separately with different groups of their maternal cousins.

According to Fitzwilliams, it was evident that the king and Harry's relationship was strained when they were both in London recently.

King Charles wearing a royal uniform sitting in a glass carriage next to Queen Camilla.
King Charles III reportedly stopped taking Prince Harry's phone calls. (Wiktor Szymanowicz/Future Publishing via Getty Images)

"According to Fitzwilliams, Harry rejected the invitation to remain at Buckingham Palace and opted to stay in a hotel. His unexpected attendance at the memorial service for his deceased uncle and the lack of communication between him and William do not signal a reconciliation. Additionally, Harry's visit to Althorp highlighted his ties with the Spencers rather than the royal family."

According to Hilary Fordwich, an expert on royal matters, Harry's family would not permit him to return to a royal life, even if he desired it.

"Fordwich stated that it is highly unlikely that Prince Harry will ever be allowed to return to royal life. The decision is not his to make, and the Oprah interview from 2021, which was the first betrayal of their inner sanctum of trust, was only the beginning of the Sussexes' disconcerting behavior."

Meghan Markle wearing a white dress with a matching hat standing next to Prince Harry in a dark suit with medals
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex stepped back as senior royals in 2020. (Matt Dunham - WPA Pool/Getty Images)

"Prince Harry is showing how disconnected he is not only with his own family but also with the British public, according to Fordwich. The royal family is attuned to public opinion, yet Prince Harry criticizes the media while simultaneously selling his own story. He has given away more to breach his privacy than any press has ever done."

Fordwich stated that the alienation of the British public was due to the royal family's inability to envision a role for him in any situation.

Despite his doubts, Chard believes that Harry will eventually be willing to assume a part-time royal role.

Prince Harry in a grey blazer and white shirt walking near a Union Jack flag.
Prince Harry is still hopeful he could visit friends in his home country. (Naomi Baker/Getty Images)

""Prince Harry's royal image is crucial to his platform's success, and he recognizes the need to maintain a positive image, even if he only returns to royal life on a part-time basis," she stated."

The Duke of Sussex resides in California with his family.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

by Stephanie Nolasco,Ashley Papa

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