Prince Harry stays at Althorp during UK visits

Prince Harry has found a refuge in the UK at Althorp, a large estate in Northamptonshire. This estate was the childhood home of his late mother, Princess Diana. Harry has visited Althorp frequently since stepping back from royal duties and is expected to return there in April. Royal author Phil Dampier notes that Althorp offers Harry a sense of freedom away from London. The estate allows him to escape the public eye. Harry has been staying there during his UK visits, especially after leaving Frogmore Cottage in Windsor when he moved to California. Harry's relationship with his uncle, Earl Charles Spencer, is significant. Earl Spencer has been supportive of Harry. He has invited Harry and Meghan to make Althorp their base in the UK. With tensions remaining between Harry and his brother, Prince William, Dampier suggests that William prefers Harry to stay at Althorp instead of royal residences. Harry and William have not communicated since the release of Harry's memoir in January 2023. Their last interaction was at Queen Elizabeth II's funeral in September 2022, where they reportedly had a brief exchange. The brothers have had a strained relationship since Harry and Meghan stepped back from royal duties in 2020. Princess Diana is buried at Althorp, which adds emotional significance for Harry and William. The estate is a place where they can remember their mother away from the pressures of royal life.