PRINCE Harry could host a ‘lad’s lunch’ with his ex-Army pals and old school friends before jetting back to LA, it has been reported.
The Duke of Sussex came back to the UK for the unveiling of Diana’s statue yesterday, although it’s not yet known when he will head back to the US.
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The Prince will likely want to fly back to LA as soon as possible to see wife Meghan Markle, son Archie and their newborn daughter Lilibet.
But rumours suggest the former royal is eager to catch up with old pals too – and a ‘lad’s lunch’ could be on the cards, the DailyMail reports.
He reportedly hosted pals for lunch after Prince Philip’s funeral with sources suggesting he wants to “reconnect” with his old life.
A source told told the Mail on Sunday: “He’s at last showing signs of wanting to reconnect with his old life.
“His friends are really excited, they think that the old Harry is coming back out of his shell.”
It is not clear who would be on the guest list this time round, although Harry is said to have a network of close friends in Britain – some he has known from his bachelor days.
The “support system” is reportedly made up of of schoolmates, revellers at ‘Club H’ – the brothers’ basement disco at Highgrove – as well as military comrades, royal mentors and aides.
Many of the close-knit circle are also friends with Prince William and Harry is said to have called some of them in the UK for advice after his comments about his father backfired.
Writing in The Daily Mail last week, Robert Lacey said the friends have “listened sympathetically” to the brothers in recent months without taking sides.
And he claims Harry has been calling his pals “mournfully” recently since his complaints against his dad were so “poorly received”.
It comes after Harry and William stood in solidarity yesterday as they honoured their mum’s 60th birthday in Kensington Gardens.
They even laughed and joked together as they came face to face for the first time since Prince Philip’s funeral in April.
It appeared Harry and William had put aside their differences to honour Princess Diana and shared a glass of bubbly after the event at around 2.45pm.
But just 20 minutes later, Harry was pictured driving out of Kensington Palace in a Range Rover.
The brothers had entered the Sunken Garden together, with the Duke of Sussex clapping his hands in anticipation as they approached the statue.
They were welcomed by Jamie Lowther-Pinkerton, their former private secretary, who is godfather to Prince George.
Both held the green curtain draped over the memorial and William asked “ready?” before they pulled it off in sync to reveal the touching artwork.
Prince William pointed to his sibling to wrap up and hand away the covering as the small gathering of friends and family gave a short round of applause.
Wills stood with his hands clasped in front. Harry rested his hands on his hips — before he turned and opened his arms, spoke again to his brother and took several steps closer.
William responded briefly and kept his eyes on the statue as Harry gave a broad smile.
They paused for around two minutes alone admiring the work before they were joined by the other guests — and continued to chat warmly.
