Prince Harry Seeks Reconciliation Amid Security Dispute

Prince Harry expressed his desire for "reconciliation" with the royal family in a BBC interview, despite a court ruling against him regarding his security protection. He stated that King Charles "won't speak" to him due to the security issue, but Harry wants to mend their relationship, especially since his father is undergoing cancer treatment. Harry said he doesn't see himself returning to the UK with his family due to security concerns, having only visited the country for specific events in the past five years. He also expressed concern that the court's decision sets a "new precedent" that security can be used to control family members, effectively limiting their choices.

Prince Harry expressed his desire for "reconciliation" with his family in an interview with the BBC, but said his father, King Charles, won't speak to him due to a court dispute over his British government security detail. Harry was "devastated" by a UK High Court ruling rejecting his appeal in the case, which he said makes it "impossible" for him to return to the UK with his family. He stated that he can only safely return to the UK if invited by the royal family, which would provide him with sufficient security. Harry also mentioned that King Charles is undergoing cancer treatment and he doesn't know how much longer he has, making reconciliation more pressing.

Prince Harry lost his appeal over the British government's decision to downgrade his official security detail when he visits the UK. Harry had argued that private bodyguards are not sufficient to protect him and his family, but the court ruled that his "sense of grievance" did not translate into a valid legal challenge. The decision came after Harry stepped down as a working member of the royal family and moved to the US, and his protection was changed from a blanket personal protection to a case-by-case basis.