by Stephanie SoteriouBuzzFeedBuzzFeed Staff Harry Styles' recent comments about living in Italy have sparked controversy, with Italians taking particular issue with what he had to say. Kevin Mazur / Getty Images In case you missed it, Harry has been largely absent from the spotlight since his world tour came to an end in July 2023. Aside from a few, sometimes bizarre, sightings - like in the crowd for the election of the new Pope at the Vatican, and running various marathons - Harry has been enjoying a quiet life away from the spotlight.