Buckingham Palace Speaks Out After Prince Harry’s Security Appeal Fails
In an unusual move, Buckingham Palace has spoken up following Prince Harry’s unsuccessful attempt to regain taxpayer-funded security during his visits to the UK. Despite this setback, Harry continues to express his desire to heal the rift with his family.
Following the court’s ruling against him, Harry gave an open interview with the BBC, shedding light on the personal toll this ongoing conflict has taken, particularly on his relationship with his father, King Charles III.
“I want to reconcile with my family—there’s no reason to keep fighting, life is short,” Harry revealed, though the disagreements with his relatives remain an obstacle.
Harry has mentioned he has chosen to “forgive” his family.
However, he did point out that communication with his father has stopped because of the security dispute. He admits to being unsure about how much time his father might have left as he is undergoing cancer treatment.
The likelihood of Harry returning to the UK with Meghan Markle and their children, Archie and Lilibet, is increasingly slim.
“I just can’t see us coming back to the UK under these circumstances,” Harry stated from his conversation with the BBC.
He shared his heartache over the experiences his children would miss out on, saying, “I love my country—I always have—regardless of what’s been said or done. It’s sad that I won’t be able to show my children where I come from.”
The Court’s Decision: A Firm Stand Against Harry
During the prior two-day hearing in London, Harry argued that the removal of his police protection upon exiting as a senior royal felt unjust.
But a recent decision by Justices Sir Geoffrey Vos, David Bean, and Andrew Edis was in favor of upholding the initial ruling.
The reason being, as articulated by the court, is Harry not being eligible for state-funded security after stepping aside from his royal duties.
Prince Harry was visibly affected by the court’s decision.
“I’m devastated—not just by the outcome, but by those who think this ruling is acceptable. Is this what they call a victory?” Harry stated.
He noted that those who wish him harm might see this judgment as a triumph.
He described the situation as “a vintage establishment maneuver,” hinting that the Royal Family might have had a hand in the court’s judgment.
In light of the media frenzy and Harry’s statements, the Palace, which generally remains quiet, issued a rare public comment: “These matters have been thoroughly reviewed by the courts and have resulted in consistent conclusions.”
Complex Relationships within the Royal Family
Meghan, Archie, and Lilibet have not traveled to the UK since Harry and Meghan made their move to California in 2020. Notably, Meghan did not attend Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral in 2022.
This isn’t the first instance of the Palace addressing issues related to Harry and Meghan. Following the couple’s revealing 2021 interview with Oprah Winfrey—where they alleged concerns about Archie’s skin tone—there was a Palace response expressing their sorrow and taking the claims seriously.
The Palace’s reaction at that time was, “While some recollections may differ, these issues are important and will be dealt with privately by the family.”
