Prince Harry’s ‘bitter’ reason for UK security battle – and ‘it’s not to bring family here’

Prince Harry is fighting a legal case because he wants to make sure his wife Meghan and their children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, are safe when they visit the UK. 

The case is about whether or not Harry should receive police protection paid for by the government. He lost his official royal status after stepping back from royal duties in 2020, and since then, the UK government decided he would no longer get the same level of taxpayer-funded security when he visits.

Earlier this month, Harry was seen at the Court of Appeal in London as he continues to challenge that decision. He’s appealing a previous ruling that went against him. He has called this legal fight one of the most important battles of his life.

Harry says he doesn’t feel safe bringing his wife and children to the UK without proper protection. He wants his children to learn about their British heritage and see where their father grew up. But he believes it’s too dangerous to come without police support.

However, royal expert Jennie Bond believes that there’s more going on beneath the surface. She says Harry genuinely wants his children to know their roots and be close to their grandfather King Charles and uncle Prince William. But she also thinks the fight is about something deeper — a personal mission to prove he was treated unfairly by the royal system.

Jennie said, “Harry has talked about wanting his family back and wanting to rebuild relationships. But he also seems really angry about how things were handled when he left the Royal Family. This whole security issue has become a symbol of that frustration. He feels there was a plan to trap him in the system and stop him from leaving freely with his family. Now he wants to show the world how unfair that was.”

Recently, private court documents revealed that Harry had asked for security after receiving threats from terrorist groups. One threat reportedly came from al-Qaida, and Harry believes this puts him and his family at serious risk. He even said he faces more danger than his mother, Princess Diana, because of added threats linked to racism and extremism.

Even though Harry offered to pay for the police protection himself, the UK Home Office still denied his request. Instead, they offered a different arrangement. Under this setup, Harry must give 30 days’ notice before visiting the UK, and each visit will be reviewed to decide what level of protection is needed.

This ongoing security issue has also affected Harry’s relationship with his father, King Charles. According to reports, the King hasn’t replied to Harry’s calls or letters, and their last in-person meeting was in February 2024 after Charles shared his cancer diagnosis. Sources say the King is trying to stay away from the legal drama, especially since it involves the government.

Harry hinted there’s more going on behind the scenes, telling *The Telegraph* that people would be shocked by what’s been kept private in this case.

Jennie Bond also pointed out that Harry’s legal action is putting his father in a tough spot. “Harry is basically suing his father’s government, and that’s not easy for Charles,” she said. “This court case has made it really hard for them to talk. Once the judges make their decision, maybe there will be a chance to rebuild the family bond — but I wouldn’t count on it. Taking the case this far hasn’t helped things at all.”