A royal expert claimed there is one problem standing in the path of a future relationship between the Duke of Sussex and the King
Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex (Image: Getty Images)
King Charles is reportedly “constantly worried” about a particular issue involving Prince Harry that could potentially hinder any meetings between the two, as per a Royal expert.
The Sunday Times’ Roya Nikkhah was discussing the future of Harry’s relationship with his father on The Royal Beat when she highlighted a significant obstacle – his security.
According to those close to the Duke of Sussex, if his security situation was resolved, it could lead to a “swords down” scenario. However, this solution is more complicated than it initially appears.
Roya elaborated: “There is an issue, an ongoing issue which people close to the King and people very close to Harry have talked about. It is the ongoing fight with the Home Office over his security in the UK which was downgraded when he left as a working member of the Royal Family.”
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“The King is constantly worried that if he gets on the phone to Harry or if he sees him in person Harry is going to lobby him on this and wants him to intervene and he’s not going to intervene it’s a judicial process.”
“Harry has made it very clear through friends close to him who briefed American magazines saying ‘This is the key issue’ If this was resolved, he feels his father is the only person that can solve it, it would be, the phrase was ‘Swords down’.
Roya’s insights join an ongoing conversation around Prince Harry’s potential move back to the UK, a topic hot on the lips throughout 2024 since his departure in early 2020.
Recently, the Prince has been seen making solo visits to British shores for events such as the WellChild Awards and Invictus’ 10th-anniversary ceremony, both hosted in London.
He also flew back following news of King Charles’ cancer diagnosis this year. Speculation is rife about what Harry’s possible return could entail and if he’d relocate his family from Montecito, California, to the UK.
Discussing the royal’s probable reentry with the Daily Express, ex-Royal butler Grant Harrold remarked: “Never say never.”
He continued, admitting that trust might be a stumbling block with the Royal Family, yet hopeful reconciliation is within reach: “I’d like to think because of knowing how close they were that it’s possible, but I think the trust with the Royal Family is a big issue and I think in the back of their minds they are always going to worry.”
He further speculated, “Never say never, time is a healer. I think it depends on what he does over the next couple of years if we can see him come back in. I’m sure his father would probably love to welcome him back with open arms, they’ve just got to be sure that what’s happened in the past few years is not going to happen again.”
The Express has requested comments from Buckingham Palace.
