Prince Harry’s return to the UK for his latest court case has once again highlighted a familiar pattern – being on home soil without making time to see his family. Russell Myers, royal editor for the Mirror, wrote in an article on Monday: “Prince Harry being on home soil and not having time to visit his family is a familiar tale.”

He added that the Duke is back “to fight the latest in his long roster of court cases” against Associated Newspapers, alongside Sir Elton John and others, but “I am told has no provision in his busy schedule to arrange to see his father or his brother”. Mr Myers notes Harry’s focus on battling the press and Government, including his security campaign, means “Harry’s calls for reconciliation with his family … will unfortunately for him go unanswered while he continues to be engaged in such matters”. The King, Queen and Prince and Princess of Wales have arranged engagements 500 miles away in Scotland this week, ensuring no meeting occurs.

Mr Myers concludes bluntly: “If Harry does indeed want to reconnect with his loved ones, then frankly speaking, it’s not rocket science – he must drop the litigation and repair the damage from leaving the Firm.”

Prince William is back in the UK for his latest court case (Image: Getty)