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Prince Harry has opened up about the emotional fallout of his ongoing security dispute with the British government, saying it has damaged his already strained relationship with his father, King Charles III. In a deeply personal interview with the BBC, Harry revealed that the two are no longer speaking—largely because of the bitter fight over police protection, which Harry lost in a recent court ruling.
“He won’t speak to me because of this security stuff,” Harry admitted bluntly, just hours after his legal appeal to reinstate publicly funded protection in the UK was rejected. Despite the silence between them, Harry stressed that he wants to repair the relationship—especially given the King’s ongoing battle with cancer. “I would love reconciliation with my family. There’s no point in continuing to fight anymore,” he said, adding solemnly, “I don’t know how much longer my father has.”
The root of the conflict traces back to 2020, when Harry and Meghan Markle stepped down from their royal duties and moved to the U.S. That decision triggered the removal of their state-funded security, a move Harry says put him, Meghan, and their children at serious risk. He believes the decision wasn’t just bureaucratic—it was personal. “What I’m struggling to forgive,” he shared, “is the decision made in 2020 that affects my every single day and knowingly puts me and my family in harm’s way.”
While Buckingham Palace supported the court’s ruling and made it clear they don’t plan to reopen the conversation, Harry insists this isn’t about privilege or perks—it’s about safety. His legal team, led by top barrister Shaheed Fatima KC, argued that the prince’s life is genuinely in danger without the protection he once had.
Harry also suggested that King Charles could ease tensions by stepping aside and allowing independent security experts—not palace insiders or politicians—to evaluate the risks and decide on appropriate safety measures. “This shouldn’t be political or personal. This is about keeping people safe,” Harry implied.
The UK’s Home Office remains firm in its stance, stating there’s “no basis” to provide taxpayer-funded security for Harry and Meghan while they reside outside Britain and no longer perform royal duties.
Still, Harry isn’t giving up. Even after losing in court, he remains hopeful—not just for a safer future, but also for a healed family. He’s called on Prime Minister Keir Starmer and new Home Secretary Yvette Cooper to review how such security decisions are made, urging both the government and his family to look at the situation with fresh eyes.
At its core, Harry’s message was one of hurt, hope, and longing—for safety, fairness, and most of all, a renewed connection with his father before it’s too late.