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PRINCE Harry has revealed he "rolls on the floor in hysterics" with Meghan Markle and Archie as he gave a first glimpse of his new life in the US in a video call from his Californian home.

The Duke of Sussex opened up about life in isolation as he chatted to fellow parents - saying it was important to focus on the positives during the coronavirus crisis.

 Prince Harry, pictured with his son Archie in Canada, said he is left in hysterics on the floor
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Prince Harry, pictured with his son Archie in Canada, said he is left in hysterics on the floor
 Prince Harry praised the 'super parents' of children with serious illnesses
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Prince Harry praised the 'super parents' of children with serious illnessesCredit: BackGrid

The 35-year-old, who recently moved to LA, made time to speak with parents and carers in the UK who are looking after seriously-ill kids.

And in the candid 30-minute chat, Harry said: "There’s a hell of a lot of positives that are happening at the same time and being able to have family time — so much family time — that you almost think, ‘Do I feel guilty for having so much family time?'

"You’ve got to celebrate those moments where you are just on the floor rolling around in hysterics.

"Inevitably, half an hour later, maybe a day later, there’s going to be something that you have to deal with and there’s no way you can run away from it."

Harry's video chat saw him speaking with a specially-trained nurse and the head of one of the charities he has long supported, WellChild.

And he praised them saying: "Full respect to every single one of you. This is hard on everyone, but it is especially hard on you. I know that WellChild are doing everything they can to support you.

"Hopefully, through this video we can make it more clear and obvious to government and everybody else that you are in the vulnerable bracket and WellChild needs more help."

And he gushed over their "strength and resilience".

He added: "Having one kid at 11 months old is enough!"

Meghan, 38, and Harry moved to LA this year with their son Archie, who will turn one in May.

 Prince Harry spoke to advocates and parents from WellChild, one of his patronages
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Prince Harry spoke to advocates and parents from WellChild, one of his patronagesCredit: @WellChild/Twitter
 The prince continued to support his patronage despite quitting the royal family
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The prince continued to support his patronage despite quitting the royal familyCredit: @WellChild/Twitter
 Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are living in LA with baby Archie now
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Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are living in LA with baby Archie nowCredit: Reuters

It comes after The Sun Online revealed Prince Harry is missing Canada where he was the "happiest he has ever been".

A source claimed: "Harry absolutely loved life in Canada and has made no secret of how much he misses life there.

"The time that he spent there with Meghan and Archie are probably the happiest he has ever been.

"Harry misses the pace of life there and the fact they were living in a really secluded place where they could be themselves, relax and enjoy life.”

The Sun previously revealed Harry and Meghan made the decision to go to LA because they feared a lengthy lockdown would prevent them from making the move.

But it was suggested Harry has struggled to settle because the Californian city, like many other areas across the globe, is in lockdown due to coronavirus.

It comes after a friend claimed Harry is finding life in LA "challenging."

Renowned conservationist Dr Jane Goodall said she has been in touch with the Duke since he moved to Canada and then LA.

Dr Goodall, 86, told the Radio Times:"I don’t know how his career is going to map out, but, yes, I’ve been in touch – though I think he’s finding life a bit challenging right now."

Meghan and Harry are now striving to live a financially independent life after quitting as royals this year.

Former actress Meghan has already landed her first post-royal job - narrating a Disney Plus documentary about elephants.

Prince Harry had been filmed promoting his wife to Disney chief Bob Iger at last July's London premiere of the Lion King, while the couple were still royals.

Harry and Meghan quit Canada for Los Angeles to avoid paying tax in two countries
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