Prince Harry expresses desire for reconciliation with Royal Family
Prince Harry also acknowledged the long-standing disagreements between him and his relatives but emphasized that he had forgiven them.
In an emotional BBC interview, Prince Harry has openly expressed his desire for "reconciliation" with the Royal Family, revealing his deep disappointment after losing a legal battle over his security arrangements in the UK.
The Duke of Sussex, speaking from California, shared that he felt "devastated" by the court's decision and explained how the ongoing dispute had strained his relationship with the Royal Family.
"I would love reconciliation with my family. There's no point continuing to fight anymore, life is precious," Prince Harry said, highlighting the personal toll the conflict has taken on him and his loved ones.
He also acknowledged the long-standing disagreements between him and his relatives but emphasized that he had forgiven them.
The conflict at the heart of the dispute has been over the security measures granted to the prince and his family while they are in the UK.
In 2020, when Prince Harry stepped down as a working royal and moved to the United States, changes were made to his security status, reducing the level of protection he was entitled to.
These changes led to his legal challenge, which was dismissed by the courts, with Buckingham Palace stating that the issue had been “examined repeatedly and meticulously” with the same outcome each time.
"I can't see a world in which I would bring my wife and children back to the UK at this point," Prince Harry explained, underscoring the impact of the court ruling on his ability to visit his homeland safely.
He added that the decision had not only affected him but also his wife, Meghan, and their children, who are now at risk due to the removal of his automatic security entitlement.
The prince’s frustration with the situation was clear, as he described his court defeat as a "good old-fashioned establishment stitch up" and accused the Royal Household of influencing the decision to strip him of his security.
Despite this, he said he had never directly asked King Charles to intervene in the dispute, but rather requested that the King "step out of the way and let the experts do their jobs."
"My treatment during this process uncovered my worst fears," he said, speaking candidly about the emotional toll the security row has had on him.
"I’m devastated—not so much with the loss, but with the people behind the decision, feeling as though this is okay."
While the court ruling came as a blow to the prince, he added that he would not seek further legal action, stating that the decision had "proven that there was no way to win this through the courts."
Prince Harry reflected on the years of tension between him and the Royal Family, pointing out that the dispute had become “a family issue” that he found deeply sad.
"The decision that was made most likely... to keep us under the roof, makes me really, really sad," he said, referring to the ongoing tensions within the family and the impact on his relationship with his father, King Charles.
The Duke of Sussex also touched on the emotional aspect of the situation, saying it was heartbreaking not to be able to show his children their homeland.
"I love my country, I always have done, despite what some people in that country have done," he said.
"It's really quite sad that I won’t be able to show my children my homeland."