Prince Harry could have ‘family reunion’ if UK security is reinstated

The Duke of Sussex’s security in Britain is reportedly under review
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One royal expert has predicted Prince Harry could enjoy a family reunion if his UK security is reinstated.

Recent reports have claimed that Harry’s access to security when he visits the UK is under review. When he stepped back from senior royal duties and moved to the US in 2020, the duke’s security in Britain was downgraded. It changed to a case-by-case basis instead.

In May, the Duke of Sussex lost a court appeal to have his automatic police protection reinstated when visiting his homeland.

Now, according to reports, a Home Office review will look at whether he should automatically receive full police protection on UK visits despite not being a working royal.

Prince Harry spoke about his desire to reconcile with his family in his BBC interview in May (Credit: BBC)

Prince Harry could have ‘family reunion’ if security is reinstated

Now, amid the reports, one royal commentator has suggested that if Harry’s security is reinstated, it could pave the way for a reunion with his family.

Harry has reportedly had a strained relationship with his family since he and wife Meghan stepped back from duties. They did a string of tell-all interviews, as well as Harry’s memoir Spare. They made some damning allegations and revelations about the royal family.

He cannot change the fact that he is the king’s son.

In May, following his court loss, Harry told the BBC: “I would love a reconciliation with my family. I don’t know how much longer my father has. He won’t speak to me because of this security stuff. But it would be nice to reconcile.”

Speaking to The i Paper, former BBC royal correspondent Jennie Bond said: “Security is offered to a former prime minister [Liz Truss] who served barely any longer than a lettuce takes to wilt, then surely the son of the king deserves the same? Prince Harry is asking for the Metropolitan Police to protect him and (if he were to bring them) his family on occasional visits to the UK. It does not seem an unreasonable request. He cannot change the fact that he is the king’s son.
Will King Charles finally reunite with his grandchildren? (Credit: Cover Images)

‘Some hope of reconciliation’

“If he [Harry] gets his wish and his security is restored when he is in the UK, it could pave the way to a family reunion.

“There’s no doubt that our elderly king would love to see his grandchildren. And, for all the bitterness of recent years, he still loves his youngest son, his ‘darling boy’.”

Jennie said that she believes Harry is “sincere when he talks about wanting his children to know and understand their heritage”.

She also pointed out that Harry has publicly said he would like a reconciliation with his family. Jennie concluded that if at least Harry can “bring his family here safely, there has to be some hope of reconciliation”.

Harry reunited with his father, King Charles, in September during his visit to the UK. They reportedly met at the king’s London residence, Clarence House, for private tea.

However, he reportedly didn’t meet with his brother, Prince William. The pair’s relationship has allegedly been strained for some years.

The king hasn’t reportedly seen his grandchildren, Archie, six, and Lilibet, four, since 2022.