Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex, has expressed his desire to “reconcile” with his family amid a dispute over personal protection while in the UK. The dispute began after he lost an appeal to reinstate his publicly funded police protection, which was downgraded when he stepped back from royal duties in 2020.
Harry blames the royal household for influencing the decision and claims that King Charles III refuses to speak to him due to the security issue. However, Harry remains committed to finding a solution and has urged his father to “step aside” and allow experts to resolve the situation.
The court ruling against Harry’s appeal was met with disappointment from the prince, who feels that he is being controlled by his father. In light of current security arrangements, Harry believes it is unlikely that he will bring his family back to the UK for an extended period.
Harry has made solo trips to Britain since moving to the US, including a recent visit for his father’s coronation and a response to publicizing Charles’s cancer diagnosis. Despite the challenges, Prince Harry remains hopeful that reconciliation with his family can be achieved through mutual understanding and respect.
Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/05/02/prince-harry-security-appeal-family