Prince Harry has expressed his wish to rebuild his relationship with the Royal Family after the Court of Appeal rejected his challenge over security arrangements in the UK. Speaking to BBC News from his California home, he said he was deeply upset by the ruling and feels cut off from his relatives back in Britain. He added that strained agreements over protective measures have made it impossible for him and his family to visit safely, clouding any hope of returning home for now.
Despite repeated court decisions confirming that security levels should remain reduced, Harry insists he feels unprotected and disappointed by the palace’s influence. Buckingham Palace responded that every aspect of the case has been thoroughly examined and concluded with the same outcome. Nonetheless, the duke said he had now “forgiven” his family for past disagreements and would prefer to end hostilities. “I would love reconciliation with my family. There’s no point continuing to fight any more, life is precious,” he said, underlining his desire to move forward.
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Harry pointed out that since stepping back from royal duties in 2020, his automatic entitlement to full protection was revoked, leaving him worried about his family’s wellbeing. “I can’t see a world in which I would bring my wife and children back to the UK at this point,” he said, describing the decision as a “good old fashioned establishment stitch up.” He argued that suggestions of government policy changes did nothing to explain why select officials influenced the process.
He challenged the Protection of Royalty and Public Figures committee’s choice to skip a detailed risk board assessment, claiming an insider from the Royal Household swayed the outcome. Judges agreed the committee veered from its usual policy but called the override sensible given Harry’s complex situation. Defeated in court, the duke said he would not pursue any more legal appeals, acknowledging that Friday’s ruling had “proven that there was no way to win this through the courts,” and plans to write to the Home Secretary directly.
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Officials from the Royal Household and the Home Office have defended the ruling, stating that security protocols are rigorous and balanced. A palace spokesperson said every detail of Harry’s case has been examined “meticulously” by the courts. The Home Office added that it generally keeps its security measures confidential to avoid jeopardizing protection systems. Meanwhile, Harry continues to highlight the personal toll, saying he feels trapped between public duties and a process he believes prioritized tradition over his family’s safety.