By Ameh Gabriel
Prince Harry has said it is “impossible” for him to bring his wife and children back to the UK following his defeat in a legal battle over personal security. In an emotional interview with the BBC, the Duke of Sussex expressed his disappointment over the court ruling and called for reconciliation with his family especially with his father, King Charles III, whose health has recently come under public concern due to a cancer diagnosis.
The 40-year-old royal, who resides in California with his wife, Meghan, and their two children, said the security arrangements offered to him after stepping back from royal duties in 2020 were inadequate. While the UK government had proposed a “bespoke” arrangement, Harry argued that proper risk assessments were not conducted and claimed the system had failed him and his family.
“For now, it’s impossible for me to take my family back to the UK safely,” he said. “I love my country. I always have. I miss the UK, and it’s really quite sad I won’t be able to show my children my homeland.”
Prince Harry revealed that his father has refused to speak with him, citing the ongoing security dispute. “He won’t speak to me because of this security stuff,” Harry said. “But life is precious. I don’t know how long he has left. Of course, I would love a reconciliation.”
The Duke emphasized that although he has distanced himself from the royal institution, he has not abandoned the family. “Whether I have an official role or not is irrelevant to the risks. What’s troubling about this ruling is that it sets a precedent where security becomes a tool of control within the royal family,” he said.
Harry suggested that King Charles could help resolve the impasse by allowing security experts to carry out a full risk review. “This whole thing could be resolved through him—not by intervening directly but by allowing the experts to do what is necessary,” he noted.
The judgment released on Friday clarified that security decisions are made by Ravec the Executive Committee for the Protection of Royalty and Public Figures—and not directly by the King or royal household. While royal advisers are consulted, the final decision rests with Ravec’s chair.
Appealing to Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Home Secretary Yvette Cooper, Harry called for a full review of Ravec and its procedures. “This was all initiated under a previous government,” he said. “Now that we have a new one, I hope they take a closer look. Some have described this as an old-fashioned establishment stitch-up—and that’s what it feels like.”
Cabinet Minister Pat McFadden responded on Sky News, saying the Prime Minister would likely be reluctant to interfere in individual security arrangements, which are typically handled by experts.
On his ongoing estrangement from the royal family, Harry acknowledged deep-seated tensions, some of which worsened after the publication of his memoir. “Of course, some family members will never forgive me. But I would love reconciliation. There’s no point in continuing to fight. If they want that too, it’s entirely up to them.”
In a statement on the Sussexes’ website, Harry condemned the court’s ruling, arguing that Ravec’s “political sensitivities” had prevailed over fairness. “The same institutions that preyed upon my mother now incite hatred toward me, my wife, and even our children,” he said. “And they protect the power they should be holding accountable.”
While visibly frustrated, Harry indicated he would not pursue further legal action, calling the court decision a “sad truth” and acknowledging the limits of legal recourse. “There’s no way to win this through the courts,” he said.
Buckingham Palace declined to comment in detail, saying only: “All of these issues have been examined repeatedly and meticulously by the courts, with the same conclusion reached on each occasion.”
Source: The Guardian
