Through thick and thin! Prince Harry‘s journey from life as a working member of the royal family in the U.K. to making a life with his family in Montecito was not an easy decision to make.
Luckily, Harry has made many famous friends throughout the years to help make the transition easier.
Harry’s popularity with celebrities started before his big move with his wife, Meghan Markle, and their son Archie. The pair have been able to rely on friends such as George and Amal Clooney for some privacy following intense scrutiny from the public and negative press affecting the Suits alum.
Us Weekly exclusively confirmed that Duke and Duchess of Sussex spent the weekend at the Clooney’s house in Lake Como in August 2018.
“The Clooneys had personally invited Meghan and Harry to their home at the beginning of the summer with an open invitation,” a source told Us. “George and Amal were so happy to host Meghan and Harry. Harry and George have a special bond and friendship.”
Following a difficult time trying to adjust to life in the royal family, the pair announced that they were stepping back from their duties as working members in January 2020. They briefly stayed in Vancouver, Canada, before relocating to California and leaning on friend Tyler Perry when their security was taken away from them following their official exit.
“We didn’t have a plan,” Meghan shared in their CBS tell-all interview in March 2021. “We needed a house and he [Tyler] offered his security as well, so it gave us breathing room to try to figure out what we were going to do.”
During the duo’s adjustment to their new life in California, they received plenty of support regarding their decision not to return to their senior roles at the palace.
Margot Robbie, for her part, said that Harry and his wife had “their reasons for moving” in February 2020.
“I have known Prince Harry for a while and he is a really great guy,” she told The Sun at the time. “I know as much as anybody what a big decision it is to move halfway across the world. I still miss London a lot, but I had my reasons for moving and they have their reasons for the decision.”
The Suicide Squad actress added, “It isn’t something taken lightly.“
More recently, Harry revealed during an appearance on Dax Shepard‘s “Armchair Expert” podcast in May 2021 that his life in Santa Barbara allows him and his growing family to walk “a little more free.” The royal shared that he even made friends with neighbor Orlando Bloom.
“English lads they gotta stick together!” Katy Perry teased to Access Hollywood that same month about her fiancé’s new friendship.
Scroll down to learn more about Harry’s closest friendships!
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Prince Harry’s Inner Circle: Meet His Famous Friends
Through thick and thin! Prince Harry‘s journey from life as a working member of the royal family in the U.K. to making a life with his family in Montecito was not an easy decision to make.
Luckily, Harry has made many famous friends throughout the years to help make the transition easier.
Harry’s popularity with celebrities started before his big move with his wife, Meghan Markle, and their son Archie. The pair have been able to rely on friends such as George and Amal Clooney for some privacy following intense scrutiny from the public and negative press affecting the Suits alum.
Us Weekly exclusively confirmed that Duke and Duchess of Sussex spent the weekend at the Clooney’s house in Lake Como in August 2018.
“The Clooneys had personally invited Meghan and Harry to their home at the beginning of the summer with an open invitation,” a source told Us. “George and Amal were so happy to host Meghan and Harry. Harry and George have a special bond and friendship.”
Following a difficult time trying to adjust to life in the royal family, the pair announced that they were stepping back from their duties as working members in January 2020. They briefly stayed in Vancouver, Canada, before relocating to California and leaning on friend Tyler Perry when their security was taken away from them following their official exit.
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“We didn’t have a plan,” Meghan shared in their CBS tell-all interview in March 2021. “We needed a house and he [Tyler] offered his security as well, so it gave us breathing room to try to figure out what we were going to do.”
During the duo’s adjustment to their new life in California, they received plenty of support regarding their decision not to return to their senior roles at the palace.
Margot Robbie, for her part, said that Harry and his wife had “their reasons for moving” in February 2020.
“I have known Prince Harry for a while and he is a really great guy,” she told The Sun at the time. “I know as much as anybody what a big decision it is to move halfway across the world. I still miss London a lot, but I had my reasons for moving and they have their reasons for the decision.”
The Suicide Squad actress added, “It isn’t something taken lightly.“
More recently, Harry revealed during an appearance on Dax Shepard‘s “Armchair Expert” podcast in May 2021 that his life in Santa Barbara allows him and his growing family to walk “a little more free.” The royal shared that he even made friends with neighbor Orlando Bloom.
“English lads they gotta stick together!” Katy Perry teased to Access Hollywood that same month about her fiancé’s new friendship.
Scroll down to learn more about Harry’s closest friendships!
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Ellie Goulding
The “Love Me Like You Do” singer became fast friends with the royal family after performing at the wedding reception of Prince William and Duchess Kate in April 2011. Three years later, she sang at Harry’s 30th birthday party as well as the Invictus Games. There was even speculation at one point that Harry and Goulding were a couple, but they never confirmed the rumors.
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James Blunt
Harry and the “You’re Beautiful” singer have been friends for years. They even served in the Army together. Blunt also performed at the 2016 Invictus Games after being personally invited by Harry via text message.
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David Beckham
The athlete and the prince have been close for a while. In a 2012 interview with Esquire, Beckham said he considers both Harry and William as friends, saying, “It’s a very normal relationship. … They’re very easy to get along with.” Harry and Beckham later hung out together at an event honoring Queen Elizabeth II at Buckingham Palace in June 2016. (David and Victoria Beckham also attended William and Kate’s nuptials.)
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Tom Hardy
The Dark Knight Rises star was on the guest list for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s wedding after he, Harry and William appeared in a deleted scene from Star Wars: The Last Jedi.
In his January 2023 memoir, Spare, Harry revealed that he borrowed Hardy’s Mad Max: Fury Road costume for a Halloween party he attended with Meghan in 2016.
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Elton John
The music icon was friends with Harry and William’s mother, Princess Diana. After her death in 1997, John remained close with the brothers. He also attended William and Kate’s wedding and joined Harry at the International AIDS Conference in July 2017.
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Joss Stone
The “You Had Me” songstress has supported the former Army helicopter pilot’s Sentebale charity for years. They spent some time together backstage at a concert benefitting the organization in June 2016, and she even teased him about his dancing. “He’s just a lovely guy,” she told Hello! magazine at the time. “I’ve come into contact with Harry and William for years now and, as a country, we watch them grow and we watch them do lovely things and I think all of us as a nation should be proud of those boys, those men.”
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Barack and Michelle Obama
Harry and the former president and first lady have bonded through the years over their charitable efforts. Barack and former vice president Joe Biden supported Harry at the 2017 Invictus Games, a few months after the Obamas visited Kensington Palace for dinner with Harry, William and Kate.
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Rihanna
The “Work” singer met the prince in her home country of Barbados during a royal tour of the Caribbean. They spent some time together at various events and even took HIV tests on camera to raise awareness about the virus.
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Cara Delevingne
Margot Robbie revealed in multiple 2016 interviews that her Suicide Squad costar exchanges text messages — and sometimes prank calls — with Harry. Delevingne later told Love magazine that she and Robbie both had dreams about the royal one night, to which Harry responded via text, “You two are obviously together. But I’m extremely glad I was in your dreams.”
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Idris Elba
The actor and his then-fiancée, Sabrina Dhowre, attended Harry’s wedding to Meghan Markle in May 2018. Elba even took on the role of DJ during the couple’s evening reception at Frogmore House while the former actress danced with her girlfriends.
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James Corden
The late-night host and his wife, Julia Carey, mingled with other famous guests at Harry and Meghan’s wedding at Windsor Castle in May 2018. The British actor also reportedly emceed at one of the afterparties.
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Marcus Mumford
Harry has been a fan of the singer’s band, Mumford & Sons, for years. The musician and his wife, actress Carey Mulligan, attended the royal wedding in May 2018.
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David Foster
The music producer helped Harry and Meghan find a house in Canada where they could celebrate Christmas in December 2019 with their son, Archie. “My husband has, like, a really, really beautiful relationship with Harry,” Katharine McPhee told Access in May 2020. “They’re so cute. They’re like father and son.”
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Beyoncé and Jay Z
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex met Beyoncé and Jay-Z at The Lion King London premiere in July 2019.
The couples were heard discussing their children, with the rapper telling Harry, “The best advice I can give you, always find time for yourself.”
The Carters previously unveiled a portrait of Meghan in place of the Mona Lisa in their “Apeshit” music video.
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Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez
Us confirmed that Prince Harry and Meghan dined with then-couple Alex Rodriguez and Jennifer Lopez in February 2020.
The foursome ate at Habitat restaurant in the 1Hotel South Beach in Miami prior to Harry and Meghan’s speaking engagement.
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Tyler Perry
Us confirmed in May 2020 that Harry and Meghan moved into Perry’s $18 million mansion in L.A. with their son, Archie.
“They have been staying there for a month,” a source told Us at the time.
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Orlando Bloom
“Two days ago, Orlando Bloom sent me a message, because he’s down the road and we sort of keep in contact because of the paparazzi,” Harry said on Shepard’s “Armchair Expert” podcast in May 2021.
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Margot Robbie
The Bombshell actress and Harry first met in December 2015 at a housewarming party at Suki Waterhouse’s house and were introduced by their mutual friend Cara Delevingne.
Robbie revealed that she didn’t recognize the royal at first and confused him for Ed Sheeran.
“Actually, when I saw him in those glasses, I was like, ‘Oh, my God, I didn’t know Ed Sheeran was at the party.’ He got really offended,” she said on The Tonight Show in March 2016.
Robbie added: “He wasn’t wearing a crown though! Like, I don’t know it’s a prince!”
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Adele
When Harry and Meghan stayed at Perry’s home for three months, they were close to Adele’s house in Los Angeles.
Vanity Fair reported in May 2020 that the singer “swapped notes on the area” with the royal couple and even shared “discreet places to take Archie where they won’t be bombarded by fans.”
