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Prince Harry has been feeling "guilty" after reflecting on his bitter feud with the Princess of Wales as she spends time in hospital after abdominal surgery, according to a source.
Princess Kate is currently recovering in hospital, while Harry's farther King Charles prepares to go into hospital for corrective treatment for an enlarged prostate. The Princess of Wales is "unlikely to return to public duties until after Easter", while the monarch has also "postponed public engagements for a short period of recuperation".
With Queen Camilla and Prince William also expected to step back from royal duties, Harry has been urged to return from California to help out. A source has said the Duke of Sussex would come back to the UK without hesitation.
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Prince Harry has grown apart from his sister-in-law in recent years (Getty Images)They said Harry and his wife Meghan Markle have been deeply affected by the news of Princess Kate and King Charles' health struggles. The Sussexes are said to have been in touch with the King's office to offer their support, despite their strained relationship with the Royal Family.
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Speaking to Closer magazine, the source said: "Although a lot has gone on, times like this have reminded them that life is short and family is important. It obviously won't heal everything overnight, but it has made Harry think about things differently."
The situation is said to have "brought up lot of emotions for Harry", who the source said still cares for his family. They added that he has a "slight sense of guilt" about what's happened and how they've become estranged in recent years.
King Charles and Princess Kate are experiencing some health struggles (PA)The source said Harry and Meghan will be staying in touch with members of the Royal Family so they can get updates on King Charles and Princess Kate. It was also claimed Harry "wouldn't hesitate flying back to the UK" to help his family.
However, the source said the Duke of Sussex knows there will be "no shortage of support" for his father or sister-in-law. They suggested any reunion would take place after the monarch's operation.
The comments come after Harry admitting to feeling "homesick" in Montecito, California. Speaking in his and Meghan's Netflix docuseries, he said: "I miss the UK, I miss my friends." The Sussexes left the UK after stepping back from the Royal Family in 2020.