Prince Harry, who stepped down from his duties as a senior member of the British royal family and moved to the United States in 2020, expressed his desire for reconciliation with the Royal Family in a BBC interview, following his disappointment over losing a legal challenge regarding his UK security arrangements.
Prince Harry revealed that his father, the King, remains distant due to the security issue, whilst expressing his wish to end the conflict, noting his awareness of his father’s mortality.
Speaking from California after his unsuccessful appeal regarding security levels for his family in the UK, the prince stated his reluctance to return with his wife and children under current circumstances.
“There have been so many disagreements between myself and some of my family,” he acknowledged, whilst indicating he had “forgiven” them.
“I would love reconciliation with my family. There’s no point continuing to fight any more, life is precious,” said Prince Harry.
The dispute originated from security modifications implemented in 2020 when he stepped back from royal duties and relocated to America.
Expressing his disappointment, he criticised the decision as an “establishment stitch up” and implicated the Royal Household in influencing the reduced security measures. Regarding the King’s involvement, he clarified: “I never asked him to intervene – I asked him to step out of the way and let the experts do their jobs.”
The prince expressed profound disappointment, particularly regarding those responsible for the decision. He suggested some might view this outcome favourably, specifically those who wish him harm.
He explained that the security changes affect his daily life, limiting his UK visits to occasions when invited by the Royal Family, as these ensure adequate protection. Despite his circumstances, he affirmed his enduring love for Britain whilst lamenting his inability to share his homeland with his children.
The Court of Appeal’s dismissal of his case, which challenged the decision-making process of the Protection of Royalty and Public Figures committee, acknowledged his “powerful” arguments about security threats but determined his grievances lacked legal foundation.
The judges noted that whilst the committee had deviated from standard policy in their 2020 decision, this departure was deemed reasonable given the unique complexity of the prince’s situation.
