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Prince Harry and King Charles during the Royal Family’s ski break at Klosters.<\/p>\n
May 5 2025, Published 8:35 a.m. ET<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n Prince Harry\u2019s relationship with King Charles has reportedly remained strained<\/a> since his royal exit in 2020. The Duke didn\u2019t meet his father during his recent UK visit in April for his court hearing. With Charles keeping his distance, a surprising Hollywood figure has allegedly taken Harry under his wings. Singer-actress Katharine McPhee revealed her husband, David Foster, has become \u2018like a father\u2019 to the Prince.<\/p>\n Article continues below advertisement<\/p>\n<\/p>\n Foster had helped Harry and Meghan Markle find a temporary home in Canada when they stepped down as senior royals amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. As reported by People magazine<\/a>, McPhee revealed, \u201cMy husband has a really, really beautiful relationship with Harry. They’re like father and son.\u201d She explained how her musician husband set the Sussexes up with their Canadian $14.1 million mansion. At the time, she explained, \u201cDavid is the resource guy\u2026He loves to help people. We just hope they end up somewhere where they feel like they can really settle down.\u201d<\/p>\n Article continues below advertisement<\/p>\n<\/p>\n The singer also spoke about her close bond with Markle, which reportedly goes back to her high school days. She shared, \u201cShe went to a school called Immaculate Heart\u2026I did a couple of shows with her, and she was always put together and great.\u201d The Daily Mail <\/a>reports that Foster had helped the couple and their young son, Prince Archie, also secure a discreet spot for their first Christmas holiday. He told the outlet, \u201cI felt honored that I was able to help Meghan there because I’m a Canadian and we’re a commonwealth country. It’s important to us, so I grew up with that kind of sentiment.\u201d<\/p>\n Article continues below advertisement<\/p>\n<\/p>\n Harry reportedly has built a \u2018chosen family\u2019 since his ties with the royal family began to fray. According to the Daily Mail<\/a>, Markle\u2019s makeup artist Daniel Martin, her friend Kadi Lee, and tennis star Serena Williams are considered \u2018aunties\u2019 <\/a>and \u2018uncles\u2019 to the Sussexes\u2019 children, Archie and Princess Lilibet. Actor Tyler Perry also played a key role in helping Harry and Markle settle in the U.S. In the Netflix documentary Harry & Meghan, he shared insight into his relationship with the couple. \u201cThey said, \u2018Well, we would like for you to be Lili’s godfather.\u2019 I had to take a minute to take that in, and I thought I’d be honored, absolutely be honored,\u201d Perry shared.<\/p>\n Article continues below advertisement<\/p>\n<\/p>\n