Prince Harry 'keeps his circle small in the US' as he prioritises Meghan, Archie and Lilibet's safety

Prince Harry

Prince Harry 'keeps his circle small in the US' as he prioritises Meghan, Archie and Lilibet's safety

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Dorothy Reddin

By Dorothy Reddin


Published: 02/09/2024

- 20:18

The Duke of Sussex likes to keep his circle tight for 'understandable reasons'

Prince Harry "keeps his circle small in the US" as he prioritises Meghan Markle, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet's safety, sources have claimed.

The Duke of Sussex likes to keep his circle tight for "understandable reasons," as he and his wife, the Duchess of Sussex, are continuing to prioritise the safety of their children in California.


A large number of Harry's well-known best friends are based in the UK.

However, according to sources, the duke is happy to continue his life in the US without his nearest and dearest for the sake of his family.

Prince HarryPrince Harry 'keeps his circle small in the US' as he prioritises Meghan, Archie and Lilibet's safetyReuters

"He'll always be fond of his home country," a source told Us Weekly.

They added: "But the way he views it, his wife and kids are his priority. If that means making sure they’re safe and happy in Montecito, then he supports that."

Members of the duke's inner circle from across the Atlantic are reported to include the likes of James Corden, Tyler Perry, Nacho Figueras, and even his neighbour Orlando Bloom.

Meanwhile, the duchess's close friends include Serena Williams, Ellen DeGeneres, and Whitney Wolfe Herd.

Meghan Markle and Princess LilibetSnippets of Lilibet and Archie were included in Harry and Meghan's Netflix documentaryNetflix

Another source claimed Meghan is close with entrepreneur Jamie Kern Lima, as well as a "group of local mums she sees regularly".

The couple also have a close bond with Meghan's friends Heather Dorak and Kelly McKee Zajfen, with whom they enjoy family holidays.

Meghan and her friends were pictured on the slopes together back in March.

Heather and the duke and duchess also reunited for a family trip on July 4, 2022.

Prince Harry and Meghan MarkleHarry and Meghan live in Montecito, California in the USGetty
Meghan and HarryMeghan and Harry stepped back from royal duties in 2020 Getty

Reports of Harry's circle being small comes shortly after the royal missed his close friend, the Duke of Westminster's wedding back in July.

Hugh Grosvenor is both Prince Archie's and Prince George's godfather.

Despite their close relationship, Prince Harry and Meghan chose not to attend the event, where Prince William acted as a groomsman.

Harry does get the occasional opportunity to reunite with his UK pals. JJ Chalmers flew to see the duke at the Invictus Games in Düsseldorf last year.

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