Prince Harry says King Charles cut off contact after Harry lost his security court case. He also revealed:
- “My father won’t speak to me because of the security issue.”
- “Some of my family may never forgive me for writing my book.”
- “I don’t know how long he [my father] has left.”
- “I can’t bring my wife and kids back to the UK right now.”
- “We’ve had many disagreements.”
The court and palace say reducing his security was a fair and logical decision after he left royal duties.
Prince Harry revealed in a BBC interview that he is currently cut off from King Charles due to their ongoing security dispute. Despite seeking reconciliation, Harry admitted there have been many disagreements with his family. He also expressed frustration over his recent court loss regarding security, calling it an “establishment stitch-up.”
Sources close to King Charles say he’s upset with Harry’s failure to respect royal principles and the costs incurred defending the case.
The Duke of Sussex’s appeal against the dismissal of his legal challenge over the level of protection he and his family (pictured together at Christmas) is about his family’s right to security and safety, the court heard
Prince Harry revealed that he never asked his father, King Charles, to intervene in the security dispute. Instead, he requested that the King step aside and allow experts to handle the matter. He emphasized that every visit to the UK still involves the royal household and the Ravec committee, with no input from him in those decisions.
When asked about his current security situation, Harry expressed his concerns, saying that everything about his safety felt unsafe. He shared that, during the legal process, he uncovered unsettling truths, particularly about the royal household’s role on the Ravec committee, which was not disclosed to him until his lawyer revealed it during the case.
In a revealing statement, Harry said that he cannot envision a scenario in which he would bring his wife, Meghan, and their children back to the UK, expressing sadness that his children will miss out on experiencing his homeland.
Prince Harry lost his legal battle for taxpayer-funded armed police protection when in the UK, resulting in a £1.5 million cost for him. The Duke of Sussex had claimed that the removal of his security left his life at risk, but the court ruled that his grievance did not translate into a legal argument to challenge the decision.
Harry had argued that the decision to downgrade his security was unjustified and that he was being unfairly treated since stepping down from royal duties in 2020. The judge, Sir Geoffrey Vos, concluded that the removal of security was a predictable reaction after Harry left the UK. He dismissed Harry’s appeal, stating that the comparison with other VIPs did not add anything to the legal case.
As a result, Harry and his family, including Meghan, Archie, and Lilibet, will not receive automatic armed protection when visiting the UK. The Home Secretary is calling for Harry to cover the £1.5 million in costs for both sides.