Prince Harry is struggling with loneliness since moving across the Atlantic with wife Meghan Markle and son Archie, reports claim.
The Sussexes moved to the United States to be nearer to Meghan's mum in California as the coronavirus pandemic began sweeping the globe.
The family initially set up house in Canada following the shock royal split that saw them launch their bid to start an independent new life away from Britain.
But they are now living their lockdown life in a multi-million-pound mansion in Los Angeles - and reports claim it has been a challenge for sociable Harry.
A source told magazine Vanity Fair, 35-year-old Harry is missing his army pals and hasn't got as many friends in Tinseltown as his ex-actress wife.
American-born former Suits star Meghan has friends across Toronto, Canada and Los Angeles thanks to her time working in the showbiz before she became royalty.
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But Harry is struggling to expand his friendship circles in LA - as the couple must bunker down amid the continuing Covid-19 crisis, the source close to the couple told the magazine.
“He has a lot of friends in the military community in the UK and of course he misses them. This is a very strange time for us all, but I think Harry is missing having a structure to his life right now.
"He doesn’t have friends in L.A. like Meghan and he doesn’t have a job. So at the moment he’s a bit rudderless, but it won’t always be like this, and he knows that.”
Harry served with the British Army, and maintains strong links to the forces communities through his work founding the sporting event Invictus Games, for wounded and disabled servicemen and women and veterans.
The couple have kept themselves busy working on not-for-profit organization Archewell since stepping back from royal life.
And Harry will continue to oversee his passion project, the Invictus Games.
The Games were meant to be taking place this month in The Hague in the Netherlands but, like so many events across the world, were postponed as a result of the pandemic.
The prince touched on the struggles of lockdown life as he recorded a message for games participants over the weekend.
in his clip, the royal says: “Hello everybody. As we commemorate VE Day this weekend and pay tribute to the service and sacrifice of the entire Second World War generation, we should also have been gathering together in the Netherlands to kick start The Invictus Games 2020 in The Hague."
In the video message, released on Saturday, he said: "Life has changed dramatically for all of us since I was last in The Hague, but the IG2020 team has done an incredible job to adapt so quickly to the situation and they are busy putting plans in place for next year.
"The new dates will be shared with you very soon.
“I hope all of those in The Invictus family are coping well and supporting each other through this challenging time.
"I continue to hear amazing stories of families coming together over online platforms, but please, look out for those who have gone quiet or that are no longer visible on the chat sites.
"Life has changed dramatically for all of us since I was last in The Hague, but the IG2020 team has done an incredible job to adapt so quickly to the situation and they are busy putting plans in place for next year.
"The new dates will be shared with you very soon.
“I hope all of those in The Invictus family are coping well and supporting each other through this challenging time.
"I continue to hear amazing stories of families coming together over online platforms, but please, look out for those who have gone quiet or that are no longer visible on the chat sites."
“Throughout this week we will be seeing and hearing from many Invictus competitors; their experience and resilience in dealing with mental health challenges is something we could all learn lessons from.
"The same could obviously be said for our incredible health care professionals working so hard to keep us all safe. Alongside all the virtual activity from the team in The Hague, I’m delighted that The Invictus Games Foundation will be hosting a virtual conference with international speakers and participants sharing their thoughts and experience of resilience and why the Invictus spirit is so important.
"I’m incredibly grateful for your continued support. Stay safe, and this week stay tuned as we bring The Hague home to you.”
The couple have managed to keep a low-profile since moving across the pond.
But they have been spotted out and about walking their dogs in California's heat since the lockdown.
The pair were seen wearing bandanas as protective face-coverings while taking a hike with their pets as California's virus crisis continues.
They are believed to be holed up in close pal Tyler Perry's £18million LA mansion.
As the lockdown in the state begins to slowly ease, the couple have ramped up their privacy measures at the palatial home they share with one-year-old son Archie.
Ten-foot high screens were seen being erected around the mansion, as hikers in the hilly paths around the property are able to see into it.
A security guard was also seen on the property, along with a motion-detection security camera with infrared technology for night vision.
