London, March 23 : Prince Harry will reportedly be reunited with the Asian officer whom he infamously called his "little Paki friend".

The royal has already apologised to Captain Ahmed Raza Khan for his remark in a three-year-old home video that had landed him in hot water and left him facing accusations of racism.

The 24-year-old is now said to have sent an invitation to the hero soldier, requesting him to have lunch with him at St James's Palace in April.

Sources have revealed that the two, who had undergone training at the same time at Sandhurst military academy, have been in contact since the Prince's apology.

"Harry jumped at the chance of meeting his friend again. Bizarrely, they have struck up a close relationship since the race row broke," the Sun quoted a pal as saying.

"Harry still feels embarrassed by what he said and wants to see Ahmed to say sorry to him personally.

"He appreciated how well Ahmed handled the situation and helped defuse the controversy," the pal added.

Ahmed, through a friend, further confirmed: "I'll meet up with Prince Harry. I have told him many times he is my friend." (ANI)