June 10, 2025

Harry and Meghan Latest Update: Prince Harry’s Only Close Friend in California Is Polo Star Nacho Figueras

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Prince Harry and Meghan latest news mention that Prince Harry lives in sun-soaked Montecito and his life might appear perfect, but behind the scenes he is suffering from loneliness. Harry enjoys a high life with Meghan and their kids, but most people in California do not feature in his social life, aside from some visits with Nacho Figueras. Living far from his friends in England, he has found it hard to build strong friendships in California.

Harry’s Only Close Friend Nearby

Prince Harry and Meghan latest news mentions that Nacho Figueras has acted as a main point of support for Prince Harry in California because they became friends at a charity polo event in 2007. They have shown their mutual respect while fundraising together and while training for a new Polo series on Netflix.

Nacho even called Harry a “dear friend” and complimented him as a fantastic teammate in and outside of sports. Since Harry is mostly apart from the rest of his friends, Nacho is the person he truly depends on.

The Bond That Keeps Them Close

They are together because of more than polo; their connection started with a shared love and many years of working for charities. They first bonded during the 2007 Sentebale charity soccer match, and as they participated together in many similar events, their friendship kept growing.

According to Prince Harry and Meghan latest, Nacho keeps praising Harry’s commitment, both in the sport and in his private life, and referred to the Netflix POLO series as a “passion project” that means a lot to both Harry and to polo in general.

Bonding together or meeting at Sentebale events as rivals, they always look forward to being with Nacho wherever Harry lives in California.

The Challenges of Maintaining Friendships in a New Country

Choosing to settle in California as opposed to staying with Harry’s UK friends means he must get used to more uncertainty, and that has proven to be more difficult than he thought.

Prince Harry and Meghan latest news also describes that he has admitted that losing a few friends was a result of the move, and it seems he especially misses going out to pubs, participating in rugby matches, and holidays with his friends back in Scotland.

Because of the large gap between countries and constant media attention on the royal name, his friends from before see less and less of him.

Starting over in the U.S. has not been easy for Harry; instead of laughs in groups and online approval, he wants to make friends that he can rely on.

The Role of Bodyguards in Harry’s Social Life

Prince Harry and Meghan latest mention that Prince Harry’s security guards are not only keeping him safe — they act as his companions all the time.

Without close friends to accompany him, he is frequently spotted going on bike rides, dropping the children at school, or running errands, all kept by guards, which shows how little people he has close to him these days.

Since the president is often accompanied by security, it’s easy to see that his guards often have more tasks, including being his trustworthy friends and make-shift companions in a more and more isolated life.

Meghan Markle’s Perspective on Harry’s Loneliness

Prince Harry and Meghan latest news that she has always helped Harry, but some insiders note that she is becoming more and more worried about his mental well-being.

She deals with royal challenges by looking into the future and running things more like a business, whereas “her hope is that her husband could let go of issues from the past and find more happiness in their life together.” She gives unconditional support, and Meghan wants Harry to not be influenced by his feelings and to happily embrace life in California with her. 

Comparing Harry’s Situation to That of Edward VIII

People have often noted similarities between Prince Harry’s situation and that of his great‑great‑uncle Edward VIII, who so famously gave up the throne to marry divorced American woman Wallis Simpson.

Similarities are pointed out by historians and royal experts in the form of their shared emotional choices, family conflicts, and life-long loneliness, leading to leaving royal work and familiarity for new phases full of public interest yet solitude.

According to Prince Harry and Meghan latest news the royal historian Hugo Vickers says that “both men appeared very melancholy” when they were no longer kings, suggesting a powerful similarity in how they felt after having lost their thrones.

Just like Harry does now, Edward also had to cope with a lasting split from his brother King George in the past. Although the way Harry walked away was less intense than before, its emotional effects are still quite clear.