In an exclusive interview with Good Morning America, the Duke of Sussex said he was 'open to the idea' of applying for citizenship, which would require him to renounce his British title and pay taxes in both countries.
'I love this country. It's been very welcoming and supportive of us. And I feel like I have a lot to contribute here, especially with the work that we do with our foundation and our media company,' he said.
He said he had not made a final decision yet, but he was 'not in a rush' and wanted to 'do it the right way'. He added that he wanted to 'make sure that I'm still connected to my roots and my heritage' and that he was 'very proud' of being a British royal.
Harry also opened up about how he and Meghan were adjusting to their new lifestyle, after stepping back as senior royals and moving to a $14 million mansion in Montecito, Santa Barbara.
He said they were enjoying the 'freedom' and the 'privacy' that they had in California, and that they were 'very happy' with their decision.
'We're living the life that we want to live. And we're doing the things that we want to do. And we're very grateful for that,' he said.
He said they were also 'very busy' with their various projects, such as their Archewell Foundation, their Spotify podcast, and their Netflix deal.
He said they were 'passionate' about creating 'positive and uplifting' content that could 'inspire and empower' people around the world.
He also shared some details about his son Archie, who will turn two in May. He said Archie was 'growing up fast' and that he was 'very smart' and 'very funny'.
He said Archie loved playing outside, reading books, and watching cartoons. He said Archie's favorite word was 'hydrate' and that he would often remind his parents to drink water.
He also said Archie was 'very excited' about becoming a big brother, as Meghan was expecting their second child, a girl, in the summer.
He said they had already chosen a name for their daughter, but they wanted to keep it a secret until she was born.
He said he was 'over the moon' about having a girl, and that he felt 'very lucky' and 'very blessed'.
He said he hoped his daughter would grow up to be 'strong and independent' and that he would 'support her in whatever she wants to do'.
Harry also spoke about his relationship with his family in the UK, and how he was coping with the loss of his grandfather, Prince Philip, who passed away on April 9 at the age of 99.
He said he was 'very close' to his grandfather, who he described as 'a legend' and 'a role model'. He said he had a 'very good' conversation with his grandmother, Queen Elizabeth, after the funeral, which was held on April 17 at Windsor Castle.
He said he was 'glad' he could pay his respects to his grandfather, and that he had a 'very special bond' with him.
He also said he had a 'very good' conversation with his father, King Charles, who was battling cancer, and his brother, Prince William, after the service.
He said he hoped his father's health crisis would 'bring us closer together' and 'heal some of the wounds' that have been caused by his and Meghan's decision to leave the royal family.
He said he was 'optimistic' about the future of the monarchy, and that he still had 'a lot of respect' and 'a lot of love' for his family.
He said he was looking forward to meeting his niece, Lilibet Diana, who was born on June 4 to William and Kate. He said he had sent them a 'congratulatory message' and a 'gift' and that he hoped to see them soon.
'I'm very happy for them. She's a beautiful baby. And I'm sure she'll grow up to be an amazing person, just like her parents and her brother and sister,' he said.
The interview, which was conducted by Robin Roberts, aired on Monday morning on ABC. It was the first time Harry spoke publicly since his explosive interview with Oprah Winfrey in March, which sparked a global controversy and a rift within the royal family.
