It's been eight months since I received an eye-opening tip-off: Prince Harry is finally acknowledging the mistakes of his past.

Disillusioned with poor advice from Hollywood image consultants, he's now turning back to familiar faces from his days as a working royal, realizing that his original approach had merit.

What was once a misstep has become a major turning point, as Harry admits his previous strategies were far from ‘reputationally sustainable’—that’s putting it mildly.

"Harry is distancing himself from Hollywood publicists and seeking wisdom from his former allies," my source revealed. "He understands that a shift is necessary because the current path is clearly leading to disaster."

The recent establishment of his Californian ‘household’ marks the culmination of months of outreach to old advisors and virtual meetings with former Palace PR gurus.

Isn’t it amusing that Harry has now embraced the very hierarchical structure he once criticized after leaving Kensington Palace?

Sometimes what seems idyllic—like a pristine seven-acre estate in Montecito—might not be the enchanting paradise it appears to be.

After a lifetime within the royal bubble, he’s realizing that the structure he once scorned might actually be beneficial.

While Kensington Palace is subordinate to Buckingham Palace, Harry’s new Sussex team is dedicated solely to promoting the Sussex brand—aiming to restore a reputation that has been in freefall.

With rampant media chatter about high staff turnover, the goal is to establish a more stable core team.

This new entourage, comprising 11 individuals, is hoped to enhance Harry's reputation back in the UK, especially since recent polls reveal that only 27% of Britons view him positively.

Once beloved in his homeland and cherished for his military service, Harry's journey to rehabilitation is both urgent and necessary.

With his first commercial project on the horizon, rekindling public affection could be vital. As the Invictus Games approach in Birmingham in 2027, it's critical that he sheds any negativity and elevates his standing in royal circles.

Imagine if this newly structured team can avert cringe-worthy moments like the recent episode where he was spotted aimlessly ringing doorbells in Fulham looking for his old friend, John Vaughan.

While it might sting to discover that the Vaughans had relocated, it's even more painful to realize that public interest has faded.

Despite this, Harry is determined to reaffirm his place in British society. After all, Queen Camilla charted a path of redemption following her tumultuous past.

As a mutual friend poignantly noted: 'The only way for Harry now is up.'