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Zoe Forsey

Prince Harry's dig at Royals in prank call - and telling comment about new 'normal' life

Prince Harry opened up about his new, non-royal life during a prank phone call, it has been claimed.

The Duke of Sussex spoke about his decision to quit the Royal Family and move to Canada with wife Meghan Markle and son Archie during two separate conversations.

He believed he was speaking to climate change campaigner Greta Thunberg and her dad, but it was actually Russian pranksters Vladimir Kuznetsov and Alexey Stolyarov on the other end of the line.

During the conversation, Svante asked if his new 'normal' life was better than the royal one he's about to leave behind.

Prince Harry spoke openly about a number of issues, including climate change, private jets and Prince Andrew (PA)

The Duke replied: "Oh no, I think it’s much better", followed by a laugh.

He goes on to speak about his time in the Army, during which he served in Afghanistan, saying he's more "normal" than his family think.

He said: "I was in the military for ten years so I'm more normal than my family would like to believe.

"But certainly being in a different position now gives us the ability to say things and do things that we might not have been able to do.

Prince Harry and Archie in Canada (SussexRoyal)

"And seeing as everyone under the age of 35 or 36, seems to be carrying out an activist's role, gives us the opportunity to try and make more of a difference without being criticised."

Meghan and Harry carried out their final engagement as working royals on Monday, when they joined the Queen, Prince Charles, Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and other members of the royal family for the Commonwealth Day Service.

They were reportedly "upset and emotional" when they were told they weren't allowed to take part in the Queen's procession, instead taking their seats with the rest of the guests.

Meghan and Harry bowed out of royal life on Monday (AFP via Getty Images)

Harry spoke about a number of issues in the prank phone calls, which took place on New Year's Eve and January 22, including his decision to quit his royal duties.

He said: "I can assure you, marrying a Prince or Princess is not all it's made out to be.

The couple held hands as they arrived at Westminster Abbey (Getty Images)

"But sometimes the right decision isn't always the easy one.

"And this decision certainly wasn't the easy one but it was the right decision for our family, the right decision to be able to protect my son.

"And I think there's a hell of a lot of people around the world that can identify and respect us for putting our family first".

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