Prince Harry has spoken out about a matter that has deeply affected both his personal life and his sense of security, revealing that his “worst fears have been confirmed.” After he and Meghan Markle made the decision to step back from their royal duties, they lost the automatic right to police protection in the United Kingdom.

Concerned for his family’s safety, Harry sought a judicial review of a Home Office decision that not only revoked their protection but also denied him the right to privately fund police security when visiting the UK. His legal team argued that he has carried a security risk since birth due to his high-profile status and that this risk has not disappeared simply because he is no longer a working royal. The official statement emphasized that while his institutional role has changed, his public profile—and the associated threats—have not. Although Harry and Meghan currently fund their own private security team in the United States, that team cannot legally perform the same duties or carry the same authority as the British police when they are on UK soil.

As a result, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have found it unsafe to return to the UK with their children under current conditions. Harry’s efforts to regain police protection eventually reached the Court of Appeal, but the case was unsuccessful. Following the ruling, Harry expressed disappointment not only with the court’s decision but also with the process itself. He alleged that the Royal Household interfered with the proceedings and said he was shocked to learn that two senior members of the Royal Household sit on the committee responsible for decisions regarding royal protection. He formally requested that the Home Secretary investigate the influence both the Royal Family and the Ravec committee may have had on the ruling.

In response, a government spokesperson clarified that Ravec operates independently and that security decisions are not made by the Home Secretary, but rather by a committee of officials who work together to advise the chair on matters of protective security for royal and high-profile individuals. The spokesperson insisted that the system has been in place for a long time and decisions are made through this established structure.

In an interview with the BBC, Prince Harry opened up about how the ruling has affected his family on a deeper level. He expressed sadness over the fact that his children, Archie and Lilibet, won’t be visiting his homeland any time soon, simply because he believes the risk is too high without official police protection. “I can’t see a world in which I would be bringing my wife and children back to the UK at this point,” Harry stated. He went on to say, “My worst fears have been confirmed by the whole legal disclosure in this case, and that’s really sad.” He lamented that his children would miss out on the cultural experiences and heritage of his home country. “The things that they’re going to miss is, well, everything. I miss the UK, I miss parts of the UK, of course I do. I think that it’s really quite sad that I won’t be able to show my children my homeland,” he added. According to a close source, Harry’s main goal has always been to ensure the safety of his family while allowing his children to connect with their British roots and giving himself the ability to continue supporting the charities and causes that matter most to him. He also expressed concern that the public may not be aware of all the details related to the case, claiming that important information had been withheld during the appeal process—information that, if made public, he believes would leave people shocked. Prince Harry’s ongoing struggle to secure adequate protection for his family highlights the complex intersection of public duty, personal safety, and the challenges that come with trying to maintain a connection to one’s homeland while navigating life outside of royal obligations. If you found this story important or moving, please consider sharing it with your friends and family on Facebook.