Prince Harryhas reportedly found a newmentorand "father figure" in the form ofCanadian music legendDavid Foster, according to recent reports by The Times. At 74, Foster has emerged as a close friend and confidant to the Duke of Sussex, filling a gap left by strained family relationships, especially with King Charles.A new father figureFoster, who lives near Harry and Meghan Markle inMontecito, California, seems to have developed a bond with Harry akin to that of a father and son.Katharine McPhee, Foster's wife, has praised their relationship, saying it resembles a father-son dynamic.How it all beganThe friendship between Foster and Prince Harry took root through Meghan Markle and Katharine McPhee, who first crossed paths in their youth. They reconnected in London when McPhee was starring in Waitress on the West End, leading to a burgeoning friendship between Foster and Harry.In 2020, when Harry and Meghan relocated to Canada, Foster and McPhee played a pivotal role in helping them settle in. Foster, a 16-time Grammy winner, assisted in securing a $14.1 million rental property in Victoria, British Columbia, while they searched for a more permanent home in California.Support throughtransitionFoster expressed his pleasure in aiding the Sussexes during their transition, highlighting his Canadian roots and Commonwealth ties as motivations. He remarked in a 2020 interview with Daily Mail, "I was just happy through my friend to facilitate what I could for them, and it looked like they had a great rest. They are a young modern family. I'm sure they want to balance their commitment to the crown and be a 2020 family."Ongoing friendshipSince moving toSanta Barbarain October 2020, the friendship between Harry and Foster has remained strong. The couples have been seen together frequently, including a double date at Lucky's Steakhouse in Montecito. McPhee, then pregnant with her son Rennie, discussed local real estate plans with Meghan Markle during this outing.This ongoing bond underscores how David Foster has become an influential figure in Prince Harry's life, offering guidance and support as he navigates his new chapter in the US.
