Prince Harry has been urged to rethink the way he approaches his public life as he prepares for a new chapter involving a return to the UK.
The Duke of Sussex is no longer a working royal, meaning his future public role is likely to look very different from the traditional duties carried out by senior members of the Royal Family. According to former royal butler Grant Harrold, Harry may need to find a new direction that can work alongside his changing relationship with his royal background.
Harrold suggested that Prince Harry should take “sensible steps” rather than continuing with projects that could create further tension with the Royal Family.
Speaking to Smooth Radio’s gaming brand, Smooth Spins Casino, the former royal butler said Harry needs to come up with a different way of doing things because traditional royal duties are no longer available to him.
The suggestion comes as Harry faces the challenge of establishing a role that feels independent while still maintaining a connection to his royal identity.
Harrold proposed that one possible route could involve Harry creating a programme featuring royal homes and palaces. Although he admitted that such a project might not become a major success, he suggested that it would remain closer to the royal brand and could therefore be less controversial.
The former butler also raised the possibility of Harry appearing on entertainment or quiz programmes. He pointed out that members of the Royal Family have participated in television programmes before, suggesting that a lighter approach could potentially offer Harry a different way to connect with the British public.
For Harry, such a move would represent a significant change from the highly personal projects that have shaped much of his public profile since leaving royal duties.
His and Meghan Markle’s decision to step away from senior royal responsibilities created a new path for the couple, including media and entertainment ventures. However, Harrold appears to believe that Harry could benefit from exploring opportunities that have a stronger connection to his royal background.
The comments are particularly notable because Harry’s relationship with the Royal Family remains a sensitive subject. Any new project involving royal life would need to balance his independent status with the expectations and sensitivities surrounding the monarchy.
That does not necessarily mean Harry needs to return to formal royal duties. Instead, Harrold’s suggestion points toward a middle ground where the Duke could use his unique experience and knowledge of royal life without becoming a working member of the institution.
A television project focused on royal residences, for example, could allow Harry to discuss places and traditions he knows personally while giving audiences an entertainment-focused look at Britain’s royal heritage.
Whether Harry would actually consider such an idea remains unclear. Harrold was offering his own view on possible career directions rather than announcing any confirmed plans by the Duke.
Still, the advice comes at an interesting moment for Prince Harry. His return to the UK puts renewed attention on how he intends to present himself in his home country after years of living abroad.
The bigger question may be whether Harry can find a public role that gives him independence while avoiding unnecessary conflict with the institution he was once expected to serve.
For now, there is no indication that Harry has committed to the television ideas suggested by Harrold. But the former royal butler’s comments underline the unusual position the Duke now occupies: he remains one of the world's most recognizable members of the Royal Family while no longer carrying out official royal duties.
Key Takeaways
- Prince Harry has been urged to take a more “sensible” approach to his future career.
- Former royal butler Grant Harrold suggested Harry explore new types of television projects.
- A programme featuring royal homes and palaces was mentioned as one possible idea.
- Harrold also suggested that entertainment or quiz shows could offer Harry another route.
- The suggestions are opinions rather than confirmed plans for the Duke of Sussex.
- Harry’s challenge is finding an independent public role while maintaining a connection to his royal background.
