Inside Prince Harry’s life in royal exile: From dog walks on the beach, to meditation, bike rides and dinners out at the local steakhouse, how Sussexes spend their days in their California bolthole – followed by huge security detail everywhere they go

Prince Harry spends his time pootling on his bike followed a security team in a Range Rover and walks his dog alone on the beach when not in the home office he shares with Meghan Markle or doing his daily meditations, insiders claimed today.

The Duke of Sussex is rumoured to have made overtures via friends and intermediaries about a return to the royal fold – but only if he receives an apology from his older brother.

With just ten days until he turns 40, the hellraising days of his youth are firmly behind him – in fact he spends much of his time at his desk with his wife working next to him, plotting together which country they will visit next or on video calls with their team or charities.

When away from his computer Harry speaks with staff and walks his garden enjoying the birds sandwiched between taking Archie to and from school. There is a long meditation in his diary each day – and often a workout with a personal trainer.

Neighbours and locals in Montecito have spoken to The Daily Telegraph about the couple’s life there – and admit they barely see them, especially Harry.

Prince Harry loves a solo bike ride in his spare time – but followed by his security team, neighbours have said

The Duke of Sussex isn’t seen out often, unless walking the dog or going on the school run

Meghan Markle celebrated her 42nd birthday at local Italian Tre Lune (pictured last August). Harry puts a 30-40-minute meditation in his diary each day to make sure it happens

Meghan and Harry share this desk. The Duke of Sussex is seen mucking around outside the window while working from home on his wife’s 40th birthday in 2021

According to The Mirror, friends of Harry have said he is determined to improve his relationship with his father, especially given his health problems.

They claimed the Duke would still look for an apology from his brother if he were to represent the family in any way.

Meanwhile, sources close to Harry, who turns 40 next week, told the that he is settled in California.

They claim that Harry has an ‘amazing’ new set of friends in the United States and several projects on the horizon.

He is currently preparing for a trip to New York where he will take part in engagements connected to his various charities, including the Halo Trust and the Diana Award.

The newspaper also revealed Harry and Meghan had parted company with another American PR adviser.

Christine Weil Schirmer joined the Sussexes in 2020 as head of communications but left quietly late last year.