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Friday, Nov 07, 2025

Prince Harry: “I Want Reconciliation with My Family”

In a heartfelt interview with BBC News from his home in California, Prince Harry opened up about his ongoing rift with the Royal Family and his disappointment over losing a legal battle regarding security in the UK.

A Plea for Peace

“I would love reconciliation,” Prince Harry shared, visibly emotional. “There’s no point continuing to fight. Life is precious.” Despite years of tension and very public disagreements, he said he has "forgiven" his family and is ready to move forward.

The Duke revealed that his father, King Charles, “won’t speak to me because of this security stuff,” but he doesn’t want to keep battling. “I don’t know how much longer my father has,” he added, his voice tinged with sadness.

“Devastated” by Court Ruling

Earlier that day, the UK Court of Appeal dismissed Prince Harry’s legal challenge over the reduction in security for him and his family. The ruling confirmed that the decision, originally made by a government committee in 2020, was lawful—even if it deviated from standard procedure.

Harry didn’t hold back in criticizing the process. “I’m devastated—not just by the decision, but by the people behind it,” he said. “It feels like a good old-fashioned establishment stitch-up.”

He added that the presence of a Royal Household representative on the security committee was a shock. “My jaw hit the floor when I found out,” he said, accusing the Royal Household of interfering in what should’ve been an impartial process.

Fears for His Family’s Safety

The prince said the 2020 decision to downgrade his security not only put him at risk but endangered his wife Meghan and their children as well.

“Everyone knew the risks,” he said. “I felt like they were hoping we’d come back to the UK because of the danger. But when that didn’t work—did no one still want to keep us safe?”

For now, he says he “can’t see a world” where he’d bring his family back to the UK unless invited and given adequate protection.

No More Legal Action – But Still Fighting for Change

Harry confirmed he won’t be pursuing another legal challenge, admitting: “I wish someone had told me earlier that I couldn't win this through the courts.”

Instead, he plans to write to UK Home Secretary Yvette Cooper, asking her to urgently review how the security committee (Ravec) operates. He also appealed to Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer to intervene.

“This isn’t just about me,” Harry said. “It’s about how these decisions are made and who’s really pulling the strings.”

A Sad Reflection on Family and Country

Despite everything, the prince insists he still loves his homeland. “I love my country—I always have,” he said. “It’s heartbreaking that I may not be able to show my children where I grew up.”

Reflecting on the years-long family fallout, Harry concluded: “This, at the heart of it, is a family dispute. And it makes me really, really sad that five years later, we’re still here.”


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