Prince Harry’s importance to royal family ‘shouldn’t be overlooked’: ‘He will step up if he needs to’

Prince Harry’s unwavering importance to the royals “shouldn’t be overlooked,” according to King Charles’ former butler.

Grant Harrold, who worked for Charles for seven years when he was the Prince of Wales, believes that the Duke of Sussex will ditch California and step up to help out the royal family — should that be something they’d want him to do.

With Charles out of action as he undergoes cancer treatment, and Kate Middleton sitting out royal engagements until after March 31 following her abdominal surgery, the Firm is having to undergo a major reshuffle.

“It’s difficult to tell, and it’ll be interesting to see what goes on moving forward,” Harrold exclusively told The Post.

“Harry is a counsellor of state, so he is still a very senior member of the royal family, and if the time comes, he would step up if he needs to.”

“While Harry might not be next in line to the throne, he’s not that far down the line of succession, so his importance to the royal family shouldn’t be overlooked,” Harrold said on behalf of Slingo, adding, “I think it’s within all of their benefits to actually resolve these ongoing issues.”

Returning to the UK at a time of crisis is something that Harry has reportedly been contemplating in recent weeks.

Although the father of two, 39, is being kept at arm’s length from ongoing succession talks, it seems as though he could make a swift return to the royal fold as the family navigates several health woes.

In fact, it’s his wife, Meghan Markle, who is the “apprehensive” one when it comes to the idea of moving back to Harry’s native soil.

Meanwhile, 5,459 miles away in London, Prince William and Princess Anne are taking the reins from Queen Camilla as she’s set to jet off on a quick vacation following a busy few weeks.

Charles’ wife is said to be “exhausted” from having to take on an extra workload following her husband’s cancer diagnosis.

Camilla, 76, has taken on 13 official engagements solo since news of the king’s ailing health came to light.

William, the heir to the throne, will now take on additional work as well as his aunt, Anne, the Princess Royal, and Prince Edward and Sophie, the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh.

Could Harry’s phone finally receive a call from the palace asking for him to return? It remains to be seen.